Monthly Archives: November 2004

Join sing along with Wakonda The Wakonda Ministerial invites members of the community to join with them at the Wakonda Heritage Manor on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m., for a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long. This is an opportunity to include manor residents in the church's preparations for Christmas. A … Read Article →

Mayer takes home state championship Wakonda freshman Jordan Mayer took home the South Dakota Punt, Pass, and Kick championship in the 14-15-year-old division. Mayer competed Saturday, Nov. 6 at Sioux Falls Howard Wood Field. Mayer's journey began in the Wakonda local competition on Sept. 19 with a winning total of … Read Article →

'Companion' comes to SD South Dakota Public Broadcasting is proud to announce "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor is coming to the Corn Palace in Mitchell for a live broadcast on May 7, 2005. Advance ticket sales will be available to members of Friends of SDPB beginning March 14, … Read Article →

Thanksgiving travel to surpass 2000 levels Increases in both air and auto travel will push Thanksgiving travel volumes above pre-9/11 levels for the first time, according to AAA. AAA estimates that 37.2 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this holiday, a 3.1 percent increase from last … Read Article →

South Dakota consortium tackles hunger, homelessness There were nearly 1,000 homeless individuals and families in South Dakota on June 11, 2004, according to the one day survey conducted by the South Dakota Housing for the Homeless Consortium. Nearly 200 of these individuals and families were unsheltered and had been homeless … Read Article →

State distributes most wanted poster to find child support offenders The Department of Social Services (DSS) has unveiled South Dakota's latest "Most Wanted" child support poster, featuring six of the state's most evasive child support offenders. This year's poster features three men and three women who owe, in total, $86,667 … Read Article →

Historical society releases book on McGovern legacy One of the most significant political figures in America today, George McGovern has earned respect worldwide. Born and raised in South Dakota, he developed here the strong moral convictions that made him a political legend. George McGovern: A Political Life, a Political Legacy, … Read Article →

Highway Patrol, Anheuser-Busch announce safety campaign The South Dakota Highway Patrol and Anheuser-Busch are joining forces on a public awareness campaign to help improve road safety and prevent drunk driving. The public safety campaign encourages the use of designated drivers and seat belts to coincide with the beginning of the … Read Article →

PUC meets in Freeman Nov. 29 The South Dakota PUC will be holding a public meeting in Freeman on Monday, Nov. 29, to discuss issues such as wind development and cell phone coverage. Commissioners Bob Sahr, Gary Hanson, and Jim Burg, along with PUC staff, Ryan Pidde with Governor's Office … Read Article →

4-H scholarship deadline is April 1 South Dakota 4-H members are invited to apply for 4-H scholarships through April 1, 2005. South Dakota State University Extension Youth Development/4-H Specialist Carolyn Clague said that 4-H members and alumni who are seniors in high school or are enrolled in college or technical … Read Article →