Dairy farmers try to 'ride out storm'

Austin Kaus The Daily Republic

MENNO -- Roger Guthmiller has spent his whole life working with dairy cattle.

Nov 07, 2009 | 10:45 am | (0) Comments

2nd deep shaft reopened at underground mine

The Associated Press

LEAD -- Officials say crews pumping water out of the Sanford Underground Laboratory in Lead have reopened a second deep shaft.

Nov 07, 2009 | 10:05 am | (0) Comments

More swine flu-related deaths in SD

The Associated Press

SIOUX FALLS -- The state Health Department has confirmed four more swine flu-related deaths in South Dakota, bringing the total to 13.

Nov 07, 2009 | 9:30 am | (0) Comments

Camp Rapid $43 million construction on schedule

By Jomay Steen Journal staff

A new skyline is evolving at Camp Rapid. The two-year, $43 million makeover will provide more space and make the camp a little more friendly to the environment.

Nov 07, 2009 | 7:00 am | (0) Comments

The Lodge at Deadwood convention center opens

By Tim Velder Lawrence county Journal staff

DEADWOOD -- Folks attending the 20th anniversary of Deadwood gambling gala Saturday, Nov. 7, will get a preview of coming attractions at the region's newest convention center and resort.

Nov 07, 2009 | 6:00 am | (0) Comments

Arraignment set for former Pennington County prosecutor facing drug charges

Andrea J. Cook Journal staff

Former Pennington County prosecutor Tobin "Toby" Karn will be arraigned on two felony drug charges Monday before 7th Circuit Court Judge Jeff Davis.

Nov 06, 2009 | 10:00 pm | (6) Comments

Guardsman to return from Afghanistan

Journal staff

Capt. Daniel Janssen, a physician assistant assigned with the Medical Command of Rapid City, South Dakota Army National Guard, will return Saturday, Nov. 7, after spending more than six months in Afghanistan with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard.

Nov 06, 2009 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments

Industrial users protest BHP's rate hike proposal

Barbara Soderlin Journal staff

Five of the region's biggest industrial power users say the proposed Black Hills Power rate increase would harm them by increasing their cost of business at a time they are already under economic stress.

Nov 06, 2009 | 9:00 pm | (13) Comments

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Goodwill's new store opens in Rapid City

Mary Garrigan Journal staff

Geri Perrigo and her daughter, Robin LaVallie, waited outside the new 10,000-square-foot Goodwill building on Friday morning as officials welcomed them to Rapid City's newest secondhand store with prayer, speeches and ribbon-cuttings.

Nov 06, 2009 | 8:00 pm | (0) Comments

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Herseth Sandlin says she will vote against health care reform

Kevin Woster Journal staff

Her answer is "no."

Nov 06, 2009 | 4:45 pm | (46) Comments

USDA says it wants to resolve Native American farmer claim

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration intends to seek resolution to a lawsuit filed by Native American farmers who alleged discrimination in the granting of federal agricultural loans over three decades.

Nov 06, 2009 | 4:35 pm | (0) Comments

Rounds asks that flags fly at half-staff until Veterans Day

Journal staff

Gov. Mike Rounds asks that all flags in South Dakota be flown at half-staff until Veterans Day, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. until sunset, in tribute to those who lost their lives Thursday in a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.

Nov 06, 2009 | 3:30 pm | (1) Comments

Road work to close Badlands Loop Road off Exit 131

Journal staff

The Badlands Loop Road 240 will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18 and 19, at Interstate 90 Exit 131, from Doors and Windows overlook to the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The road, which is being improved through the Federal Highways American Reinvestment and Recovery Act project, wil…

Nov 06, 2009 | 3:30 pm | (0) Comments

Obituaries for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009

Helen E. Amborn

Nov 06, 2009 | 3:00 pm | (0) Comments

State's dairy production is fastest growing in nation

Journal staff

South Dakota's dairy production had the highest rate of growth in the nation during the third quarter, according to a news release from South Dakota State University.

Nov 06, 2009 | 2:55 pm | (1) Comments

Hearing continued for suspect linked to Orman death

Butte County Post

BELLE FOURCHE -- Hearings for Jared Lee O'Rourke on a charge of felony accessory to vehicular homicide were continued to Dec. 3. He appeared Thursday before 4th Judicial Circuit Court Judge John Bastian in Belle Fourche.

Nov 06, 2009 | 2:00 pm | (0) Comments

Man who feigned illness to escape jail sentenced on unrelated charges

The Associated Press

ABERDEEN -- An Aberdeen man accused of escaping from authorities and being on the lam for the next nine days has been sentenced to 17 years in prison on unrelated charges.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:45 pm | (0) Comments

State expands eligibility for H1N1 vaccine

The Associated Press

PIERRE -- The South Dakota Health Department says the H1N1 vaccine will be available to more high risk groups, effective Monday.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:30 pm | (0) Comments

Two S.D. soldiers at Fort Hood missed shooting

Steve Miller Journal staff

Two soldiers with ties to Rapid City missed the carnage at Fort Hood on Thursday -- one of them just barely. The other one lost three friends who were killed in the mass shooting.

Nov 06, 2009 | 1:30 pm | (1) Comments