Fort Sisseton Historic Festival Returns
State News May 29, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – The oldest standing fort in South Dakota is once again bringing history to life. Fort Sisseton’s annual festival will take place June 5-7. The festival boasts over 15,000 visitors on average. The exhibit dedication of the last U.S. flag to fly over Fort Sisseton will take... Read more
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson spent the last five months sending vague and sometimes ambiguous messages about his desire or lack thereof to remain with the Minnesota Vikings. Peterson and Vikings coach Mike Zimmer finally cut to the chase Wednesday. “He’s really got two choices. He can... Read more
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — After a generation of wishing and waiting, the Golden State Warriors have finally arrived on basketball’s biggest stage again. Stephen Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points and the Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in... Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — It is really hard to wear out Duncan Keith. He just keeps going and going and going. Keith had three assists and saved a goal in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Wednesday night to force a Game 7... Read more
Obama Violates Rule of Law
State News May 27, 2015 0
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Obama administration’s request to begin implementation of his suspension of immigration laws. South Dakota joined 26 State Attorneys General and Governors in December 2014 in a lawsuit challenging the executive... Read more
Fatal Rollover in Marshall County
State News May 26, 2015 0
AMHERST, S.D – A Claremont, S.D., man, identified as Darren Stahl, was killed in a one-vehicle rollover that occurred Sunday night, one mile north of Amherst. The South Dakota Highway Patrol said Stahl was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban southbound on 415th Avenue/113thStreet when he lost control as the road turns... Read more
Wall, S.D. – A Sallisaw, Oklahoma man died Saturday in a one-vehicle crash that occurred 10 miles south of Wall. Officials have withheld the name of the victim pending notification of family. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says Saturday’s crash occurred at 4:53 p.m. Saturday on South Dakota Highway... Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — As TV watchers increasingly look online for their fix, cable companies are bulking up. In the latest round, Charter Communications is buying Time Warner Cable for $55.33 billion. And executives say they’re confident regulators will allow the creation of another U.S. TV and Internet giant.... Read more
HOUSTON (AP) — James Harden was not happy after a poor performance in Houston’s embarrassing loss to Golden State in Game 3. Coach Kevin McHale told him the best thing to do was take that frustration out on the other team. Harden did just that, scoring a playoff career-high... Read more
Vernice Szymanski
Obituaries May 25, 2015 0
Vernice Szymanski, age 91, of Milbank died Monday, May 25, 2015, at St. William’s Care Center in Milbank. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Milbank with Father Gary DeRouchey celebrating the Mass. Burial will... Read more
