Market Forecaster Oct 27, 2009
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota have the largest amount of acreage enrolled, USDA said. Some 255 million acres were enrolled for crop subsidies, the vast majority under the traditional support system. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Reid to announce push for 'public option'... Oct 27, 2009
Reid announces push for public option - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com. Reid announces push for public option. (The Drudge Report)
Historical Society annual meeting is Sunday Oct 24, 2009
As with each annual meeting, the event will include featured speaker Ed Muson of Sioux Falls, who will address the group on "Railroad Wars." His presentation will discuss how, during the early 1900s, the South Dakota Central Railroad and the Milwaukee Railroad battled to get Madison from Sioux Falls. The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and questions. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
The signs of autumn are clearly upon us9:29 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 24, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Republican primaries for governor have long been hard-fought in South Dakota ... As for South Dakotas condition generally, 69 percent said the state is headed in the right direction while 22 percent said its on the wrong track. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Republicans and premature celebration Oct 21, 2009
Americans for Stable Quality Care, a coalition effort that has , is going up with two new ads in Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota and Virginia -- as well as on national cable. In , a man is shown moving out of his home and into an apartment due to cost of health care for his hospitalized wife; the is a more traditional commercial aimed at informing undecided voters what's in it for them as it relates to... (Harper's Magazine)
Read the 'FNS' transcript Oct 20, 2009
These are figures from your home state of South Dakota ... Now, I can't imagine trying to go back to South Dakota or Senator Conrad trying to go back to North Dakota and telling the people in our states that we reformed health care, we've created a $2 trillion new entitlement that's going to include new taxes that you're going to pay, that studies show CBO and the Joint Tax Committee that the middle class is going to be hit hard with the tax increases we're going to cut seniors' Medicare oh, and... (Fox News)
Still ringing the anvil Oct 19, 2009
Justices of the Peace would forge marriages with an anvil shoot, Davy Crockett s friends celebrated his election to Congress by shooting an anvil, and telephone service to Deadwood, South Dakota was acknowledged by a 39-anvil salute. To shoot an anvil, two of the same size are needed. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
10/16/2009, 8:44pm Benefits for retirees Oct 17, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... The South Dakota Retirement System recovered about half of its earlier losses when stocks rose in the last few months of the 2009 fiscal year, state Investment Officer Matt Clark told a legislative committee in August ... The South Dakota Retirement System has a great long-term track record of investment success compared to similar state funds elsewhere. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Obama, Washington ready to pander to older voters Oct 16, 2009
Stephanie Sandlin, South Dakota, At-Large, (202) 347-3042 Rep. Adam Schiff, California, 29th District, (202) 544-3536 Rep. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
10/15/2009, 9:33am Cash crunch continues Oct 16, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Jim Terwilliger, chief economist for the state Bureau of Finance and Management, presented an overview of South Dakotas economic situation Tuesday to the state Banking Commission and the news wasnt good. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Jackley announces he will run for attorney general Oct 15, 2009
PIERRE -- Marty Jackley, who was recently appointed South Dakota attorney general to fill a vacancy, took the first formal step Wednesday to seek his own four-year term in the office in next year's election ... Jackley, who had been U.S. attorney for South Dakota since 2006, said he wants to seek his own four-year term as attorney general in the 2010 election because he enjoys the office's responsibility for representing the state in lawsuits, working with the Legislature, and prosecuting those... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Independent voice grows in state Oct 15, 2009
For thousands of South Dakotans who are not affiliated with either the Democratic or Republican party and instead choose to register as independents, that meant too often they would not have a voice in choosing the leadership of the state ... It s a bold move and one that will serve South Dakotans well ... It s also a politically-motivated, smart move, for the minority party in South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
PACs let some live high life Oct 13, 2009
The PAC also gave to the re-election campaigns of GOP senators and representatives from states stretching from Louisiana to South Dakota. There are few limits on how leadership PAC money can be used. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Democrats open primary to independents Oct 13, 2009
South Dakota Democrats are opening their primary elections to independent voters, as the state's minority party reaches out to a growing segment of voters with increasing ballot clout ... South Dakota primaries are currently limited to those voters registered with individual parties ... In several states, the Republican primary is closed, but Democrats allow independents to vote, as the party is doing in South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nkrumah, Dr. Busia, the Sunyani Park & .... Oct 11, 2009
Has any Ghanaian Politician or Talking Head, heard of Mount Rushmore National Memorial Park in South Dakota, USA. The faces of four Ex-American Presidents, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are carved into a slope of that mountain. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No resignations at this time Oct 8, 2009
Edmonds said he hired two groundskeepers from South Dakota and hopes to hire an office assistant in the next couple of weeks. "We're trying to get back to an established, normal routine," Edmonds said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Judge allows Cancer Society to join smoking ban trial9:53 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 8, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Published: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 9:53 AM CDT PIERRE - The American Cancer Society won another battle Tuesday in its campaign to reduce the number of places where people can legally smoke tobacco in South Dakota ... The cancer society and its South Dakota governmental affairs director, Jennifer Stalley, will get to take part in the court fight over whether there is a statewide vote next year on South Dakotas new... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
10/7/2009, 9:53am Specifics, not sound bites Oct 8, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... The primary is eight months away but its not too early to start talking about the problems facing South Dakota and how best to cope with them ... Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard is the fourth Republican who has filed the necessary paperwork to get a crack at being the next governor of South Dakota. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Lieutenant governor announces gubernatorial bid9:52 am | (No comments posted.) Oct 7, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... But in 1964, Boe became the first lieutenant governor since 1924 to be elected South Dakota governor ... I want to be governor of South Dakota to be sure we live in a better state, he said. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Heads up: Make final ACRE decision by Sept. 30 (17) Oct 5, 2009
Tri-State Neighbor: South Dakota Farm Newspaper ... South Dakota ag business directory. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Democrats keep control of federal courts8:44 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 3, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Published: Friday, October 2, 2009 8:44 PM CDT PIERRE - For 10 years, Democratic appointees have held all three of the federal district judgeships for South Dakota ... Two U.S. Senate elections won by Democrats allowed the gradual takeover of the federal judiciary by Democrats in South Dakota. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Pawlenty: Blasting Obama, praising South Dakota Oct 3, 2009
He also wanted to praise South Dakotans for a long history of fiscal responsibility that continues even with the current financial struggles. "In relative terms, South Dakota is doing very well compared to the nation as a whole," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Pawlenty heads speakers at state GOP dinner Sep 30, 2009
Republicans from across the state will gather Friday in Rapid City the heart of GOP country in South Dakota to kick off the next election cycle with a state dinner ... Lucas Lentsch, executive director for the South Dakota Republican Party in Pierre, said the party has often had two state dinners, one each in Sioux Falls and Rapid City ... What we are trying to do is see how that works in South Dakota. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Feds investigate Western Wats Sep 30, 2009
Western Wats disputed the fine and said it would fight the child-labor allegations in Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. "We do disagree with the DOL's finding and have appealed on several grounds," corporate counsel Stacey Jenkins said. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
More of this story Sep 23, 2009
A resolution was presented to the school board which continues support in the efforts of the South Dakota Coalition of Schools. The resolution reads: Whereas, in 2005 an adequacy study was commissioned to examine education funding for school children throughout the State of South Dakota; Whereas, the study has confirmed that the State of South Dakota is under funding education by at least 133,000,000 annually, Whereas, our neighboring states of North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa and... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Census: Recession has had sweeping impact on Americans Sep 22, 2009
North Dakota ranked first at 65 percent, followed by Minnesota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Ranked last was West Virginia, at 45 percent. (Longview Daily News, WA)
9/18/2009, 10:14am Small school, big plans Sep 19, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... If youre looking for a great place to retire, look no further than youre backyard - if you live inSouth Dakota, that is ... A report called Retirement Tax Heavens (and Hells) 2009-2010 says South Dakota is the only Midwestern state with a tax-friendly ranking for retirees. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
State says EPA report is flawed9:33 am | (No comments posted.) Sep 17, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 9:33 AM CDT PIERRE - If you read the Sunday edition of the New York Times, you likely came away with a negative impression of South Dakotas enforcement of clean-water regulations ... And if you read the South Dakota response, your impression might have changed. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Final public meeting Sep 16, 2009
It was interesting to know that there have been 165 school district opt-out attempts in South Dakota in the past. Of that 165, there were 47 uncontested, 64 upheld, 49 defeated, 111 passed successful and 5 yet to be determined. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Local Airman Killed In Afghanistan Sep 14, 2009
Wife, Family Fly To South Dakota Air Force Base ... Berky was assigned to the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Budget woes, national reform color Bay State's health care future Sep 12, 2009
Families USA, a national advocate for consumers, said the number of individuals uninsured nationwide exceeds the collective population of 24 states: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Opponents of national health reform plans argue that government involvement in health care will hinder... (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Kyl walks tightrope balancing demands of party and voters Sep 12, 2009
"It's called the Curse of Tom Daschle," said Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, referring to the former Senate Democratic leader dumped by his South Dakota constituents in 2004. "When you're a leader, you have to draw partisan distinctions on virtually every major issue, and most Americans don't like that. Your partisans do, but the other party hates you and most independents say, 'You're not acting in the best interests of the country, you're acting in... (AZCentral -- News)
Rare Badlands dino makes voyage to Japan Sep 12, 2009
Experts say the 170 bones discovered about 17 years ago in South Dakota represent more than half the skeleton of a 40-foo 00004000 t-long, 7 ... Experts say the 170 bones discovered about 17 years ago in South Dakota represent more than half the skeleton of a 40-foot-long, 7. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Nevada state senator to seek Reid's seat Sep 10, 2009
However, he said he did visit with Lowden and her supporters recently to talk about his success unseating former Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle in South Dakota in 2004. Vegas publisher met Reid after remark about paper. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Looking Back Sep 10, 2009
Mrs. Friese went to Cedar Rapids, Saturday evening, where she met Mr. Friese, who was returning home from a trip to South Dakota ... Stumpf, Dan Bopp and Frank Nejedly returned from a trip to South Dakota, Tuesday ... Frank Friese brought back some samples of corn from South Dakota, and while they don't come up to our Iowa corn, they show that Dakota is the in the corn belt. (Kalona News, IA)
Yankton Sioux Tribe re-elects Cournoyer Sep 9, 2009
More South Dakota Headlines. Most Commented. (Sioux City Journal)
Republicans set to offer rebuttals to Obama Sep 9, 2009
Whether Dodd would succeed Kennedy, who died last month of brain cancer, was the subject of much speculation in part because the move would have left the financial reform effort to Senator Tim Johnson of South Dakota. Johnson is seen as much more moderate than Dodd. (Boston Globe)
Debate brews over U.S. attorney Sep 6, 2009
The new U.S. attorney in South Dakota, for instance, is Brendan Johnson. His father is Democratic Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Kennedy brothers had bond with S.D.7:41 pm | (No comments posted.) Sep 5, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 7:41 PM CDT PIERRE - They came from Massachusetts, but when a Kennedy ran for president, he did well more often than not in South Dakota ... President John F. Kennedy lost in South Dakota in 1960 and joked that he might have cost McGovern a victory too against Republican U.S. Sen. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Kennedy's Death Impacts Wall St. Reforms Sep 5, 2009
Shifting of Senate Leadership Could Leave Dem from South Dakota, a Credit Card Hub, in Charge of Banking Panel ... Democratic leaders have confirmed that Johnson, a South Dakota Democrat, would be offered the chairmanship of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee if Dodd steps down ... Johnson voted against Dodd's credit card bill, saying it could "limit access to credit for consumers and potentially jeopardize thousands of jobs in South Dakota." He also has questioned Obama's desire... (CBS News)
Working for unity and quality of education at Bon Homme School District Sep 2, 2009
There are currently 90 school districts in South Dakota who have successfully passed opt out requests ... The quality of education is second to none at Bon Homme with ACT scores for the past five of eight years surpassing those of the state, graduation rates among the best in the state averaging 98% or above and Tabor Elementary School receiving National Blue Ribbon School Award out of three nominated from South Dakota ... Superintendent Bryce Knudson gave an update on the litigation against the... (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Republicans Need Sunset Theme to Reach Their Dawn Sep 1, 2009
Senator of South Dakota is sponsoring legislation that would establish a one-year timeframe to end government ownership of private entities acquired under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and block further acquisitions. There has to be an exit strategy, preferably one that is planned from the beginning, Thune said last Friday. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Letter to the Editor: Farm subsidies need to go (2) Aug 30, 2009
Tri-State Neighbor: South Dakota Farm Newspaper ... South Dakota ag business directory ... While this point may be difficult to comprehend for readers in Minnesota and Iowa, the limited rainfall amounts and soil base in substantial areas of South Dakota west of the James River, and even more so west of the Missouri, practically dictates that the land should never be converted from grassland to cropland because there is no other plant population that so effectively absorbs and retains rainfall. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
15 states agree to attend Wyo. energy symposium Aug 29, 2009
The states participating in the event are Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Standing Rock election matter goes to court Aug 29, 2009
EnrolledNonRezMbr wrote on Aug 28, 2009 4:14 AM:" No one sent me an absentee ballot, I haven't voted in a tribal election since I started serving my Country...yet I maintain a Tribal Enrollment Tribal ID, since when were our Tribal Council allowed to stomp all over our Civil Rights, and one of those very same rights were to Vote...again our Tribal Gaming Compact! With the State and Federal Government...which allows our games of chance...slots tables...pretty soon all were gonna be allowed will... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Key Dem Calls Party Moderates "Brain Dead" Aug 28, 2009
"Will Rogers by TheMasses2002 August 27, 2009 5:40 PM EDT Prophetic, yet, it reeks of Cape Cod fishes ............. Will Rogers abused his horses - and NOT in the good way ......... by cdegolier August 27, 2009 7:06 PM EDT That's funny, when democrats are the ones with their hands out. by speakinup23 August 27, 2009 9:06 PM EDT HEAR HEAR ! cdegolier.... by bitterpill2010 August 28, 2009 12:42 AM EDT Democrats are the menacing panhandlers of politics. They want your money, because you OWE it to... (CBS News)
Fulfilling a promise Aug 27, 2009
The change had the dramatic effect of expanding air travel to a broader range of fliers but made travel more expensive to rural areas, aggravating Kennedy fans such as former South Dakota Senator George McGovern. He was a key sponsor in 1970 of the bill giving 18-year-olds the right to vote, insisting at the height of the Vietnam War that if young people are old enough to fight, they are old enough to vote. (Boston Globe)
Galloway: Kennedy and Carter created each other Aug 27, 2009
James Abourezk of South Dakota on a secret trip to Iran, seeking to gain the release of the 52 American hostages. (The effort failed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Young Obama Backers AWOL From Health Care Fight Aug 25, 2009
That's the argument Amanda Mack, a 27-year old organizer in South Dakota, says she makes when she urges young people to participate in the debate. "During the campaign, young people got involved because they believed in Barack Obama and health care is something he made a priority," Mack said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Trial delayed in smoking ban dispute Aug 20, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2009 PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The trial has been delayed in the fight over whether South Dakota's smoking ban should be put to a statewide public vote next year ... More South Dakota Headlines. (Sioux City Journal)
Stop the abuses Aug 20, 2009
A nurse told me how one drug company took several medical personnel out to South Dakota pheasant hunting and the drug company paid for all of this. Of course this entertainment expense gets passed on to us. (Sioux City Journal)
South Dakota election system earns national recognition9:24 am | (No comments posted.) Aug 20, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... South Dakota election system earns national recognition ... Published: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 9:24 AM CDT PIERRE - The national Elections Center granted one of its highest honors to South Dakota for the states central system for election and voter reporting. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
New American Legion commander sees big turnout for parade Aug 16, 2009
But, it was a nice surprise for the new commander of the South Dakota American Legion. Martens was elected to the post during the closing of the 91st Annual Department Convention in Huron on Sunday, June 28. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CNN anchor shoots 'diner' show on 4th Street Aug 14, 2009
On Wednesday, the CNN crew visited the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe on its reservation in north central South Dakota, where King said unemployment is at 80 percent and the poverty rate above 60 percent ... CNN chief national correspondent and anchor John King's visit to Sioux City and the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota will be featured in "CNN Diner" and "American Dispatch," respectively, during the 10 a.m. hour of King's weekly "State of the Union" program Sunday on CNN.. (Sioux City Journal)
NYT: Death panel rumor has familiar roots Aug 14, 2009
Former Senator Tom Daschle of South Dakota, an advocate for the health care proposals, said he was occasionally confronted with the forced euthanasia accusation at forums on the plans, but came to see it as an advantage. Almost automatically you have most of the audience on your side, Mr. Daschle said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Date set for Bon Homme opt-out vote Aug 13, 2009
Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2009 YANKTON, S.D. (AP) -- The Bon Homme (BAHN'-uhm) School District in southeast South Dakota has set Sept. 22 as the date for a special election on whether to approve an additional 400,000 annually in taxes for five years ... More South Dakota Headlines. (Sioux City Journal)
Constitutional rights Aug 13, 2009
South Dakota Board of Regents Chooses Thomson Reuters Research Solutions. Thomson Reuters today announced that the South Dakota Board of Regents has chosen to provide ISI Web of Knowledge, the world's largest citation environment of the highest quality scholarly literature, to its six-campus university system for the next five years ... "The South Dakota Board of Regents is pleased to continue and expand the subscription to Web of Science for the state's six public universities," said Sam... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
8/11/2009, 9:57am Where there is smoke Aug 12, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887. Opinions | | (No comments posted. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Chamber members hear reports Aug 12, 2009
John Spurling reported on his visit with the personnel from the South Dakota Vacation Guide. In order for Tyndall to be included in the guide, an ad could be purchased for a cost of 210. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Cancer society opposes vote on smoking ban9:57 am | (No comments posted.) Aug 12, 2009
Serving the Glacial Lakes Region of South Dakota and Minnesota since 1887 ... Published: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 9:57 AM CDT PIERRE - The American Cancer Society wants a South Dakota circuit judge to declare the new smoking ban passed by the Legislature is necessary for the immediate preservation of public health and throw out the request for a statewide vote ... Sioux Falls attorney Richard Casey, representing the American Cancer Society, is claiming in newly-filed court papers that... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Political Grapevine Aug 11, 2009
South Dakota Republican John Thune said the funding for new planes is "a classic example of Congress being out of touch with the realities of deficit spending.". Other senators who oppose the plan include Republicans John McCain of Arizona and Kit Bond of Missouri, and Democrat Jack Reed of Rhode Island. (Fox News)
We want things, we just don't want to pay for them Aug 11, 2009
In South Dakota, that notorious hotbed of liberalism, the state legilsature thought it'd be OK in that "pro life" state to pass restrictions on abortion. And, bam, the voters overturned those restrictions in the very next general election. (Cameron Observer, MO)
IHS: An example of what could go wrong? Aug 10, 2009
South Dakotans who like the idea of more government involvement in medical care need only look at the Indian Health Service to see how easily things can go wrong, Gov. Mike Rounds says. "Right now in South Dakota, we've got one of the best examples of a health-care system run amok, and that is Indian health," Rounds said in an interview with the Journal ... The IHS system struggles so consistently that underserved patients end up in the Medicaid system, which South Dakota must help pay for,... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Smoking ban legal battle focuses on technicality Aug 10, 2009
South Dakota law requires that people circulating petitions must sign verifications stating that they followed state law and believe the people who signed are qualified South Dakota voters ... More South Dakota Headlines. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
MICHAEL BARONE Aug 10, 2009
At the opposite extreme are Vermont and South Dakota, where there were 2 and 17 foreclosure filings in April (those are whole numbers, not percentages). No other. (The Drudge Report)
