Monthly Archives: July 2004

The Elder Law Forum by Professor Michael Myers Editor's Note: The Elder Law Forum is a public service of the University of South Dakota School of Law, an extension of the SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINE available at no cost to persons 60 and older at 605-677-6343 and mmyers@usd.edu during regular business … Read Article →

South Dakota ranks sixth in digital expertise South Dakota is one of the most digitally advanced states in the nation, according to the Center for Digital Government's 2004 Digital States Survey. "According to this survey, South Dakota rated sixth among all states in our nation in digital expertise," said Gov. … Read Article →

S.D. State Historical Society Press book wins national award The first children's book from the South Dakota State Historical Society Press has received a national award. Janet Howe Townsley, author and illustrator of Dakota Dreams: Fannie Sabra Howe's Own Story, 1881-1884, was awarded a certificate of commendation from the American … Read Article →

News from the Secretary by Larry Gabriel S.D. Secretary of Agriculture Should a taxpayer need a permit to use federal lands? The rules governing use of National Forests are about to change. Some people will like the changes. Others will object loudly. This is no small issue. Federal land ownership … Read Article →

April's Ag Advice by April Borders Summer is well on its way. Corn is pollinating and the soybeans are blooming. Life is good. But just when you think that things are going good, you find them, lurking around in your crops. It's those dreaded insect pests. It never seems like … Read Article →

Gov. Rounds signs FEMA � state agreement Gov. Mike Rounds has signed the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)-State of South Dakota agreement which finalizes the Presidential Disaster Declaration approved by the President on July 20. This declaration was based on damage from storms in eight South Dakota counties and the … Read Article →