Monthly Archives: December 2011

USDA Rural Development in South Dakota reports that more than $289.1 million was invested in the state from October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011.  As outlined in the agencies Annual Report, the funds assisted in the areas of housing, business and community development, energy, and telecommunications. "USDA Rural Development … Read Article →

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota has granted the following wishes to South Dakota children/teens during September-December, 2011. Wish trip to Walt Disney World to Jovie (4), Sioux Falls; Adopt-A-Wish Partners: Al & Jan Schmuck, Sioux Falls and Mark & Brenda Hitzemann, Sioux Falls Royal Caribbean Cruise to Haley (16), … Read Article →

South Dakota's public university system has prioritized a list of building construction projects and infrastructure upgrades as part of a new 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. While legislators will be asked to approve it when they convene in Pierre next month, no state tax dollars will go to finance any of … Read Article →

While the holidays are a great time to get together and reminisce with friends and family, the holiday meal can be quite intimidating for the newbie or even the veteran home chef. This year, the experts at the South Dakota Pork Producers Council (SDPPC) encourage South Dakota cooks to get … Read Article →

A new major, offered by the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Dakota, will help students prepare for a future committed to developing renewable energy and preserving ecological resources. Beginning in the fall of 2012, the University of South Dakota will offer a Bachelor of Science … Read Article →

The South Dakota Highway Patrol, State Office of Highway Safety and local law enforcement agencies began a joint campaign today to ask motorists to "slow down and move over'' when they approach flashing yellow lights that indicate  a crash scene or emergency vehicle on the highway. Last year, motorists who … Read Article →

Thirteen South Dakota communities are participating in the Great Community Book Read — more are welcome. The Great Community Book Read assists communities in examining the use of their educational resources and the consequences of those decisions. The participants are focused on taking simple action steps to make their communities … Read Article →

New York consumers in 2012 will be hearing more about the benefits of eating beef through the investment of South Dakota's beef checkoff dollars. The South Dakota Beef Industry Council (SDBIC) recently approved a package of promotional projects in partnership with the New York Beef Council (NYBC). "Our main goal … Read Article →

The South Dakota State Historical Society-Archives recently added an online index listing more than 1,500 names of brand owners listed in the "South Dakota State Brand Book, 1898-1899." This undated postcard is titled, “Branding on the Plains.” (Photo courtesy of the South Dakota State Historical Society-Archives) Volunteers created the database … Read Article →