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Below you will find the latest news and information released from the State of South Dakota.

Chamberlain Awarded Block Grant
The city of Chamberlain has been awarded a $495,949 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to help construct a 13,000-square-foot youth development center in conjunction with Chamberlain Healthy Community Healthy Youth, Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced today.
South Dakota Continues To Wait For Court Ruling After Exchange Grant Award
The United States Department of Health and Human Services notified the State of South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation today that it has been awarded a $5.9 million grant to continue research into the possibility of a state-run health insurance exchange. The state applied for the grant in March, 2012.
Jim Iosty Honored by State’s Attorneys
The South Dakota State’s Attorneys Association honored Minnehaha County Deputy State’s Attorney, Jim Iosty as South Dakota Prosecutor of the Year.
SDNG to Host Public Event to Celebrate 150-Year Heritage
The South Dakota National Guard officially marked 150 years of service to the state and nation on Jan. 27, 2012, as the birth date of the organization’s 1862 formation. To celebrate this historic event, the SDNG is inviting the general public, as well as members of the media, to attend a free, open house event at Camp Rapid in Rapid City on Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Welcome-Home Ceremony Scheduled for Guard Unit
A welcome-home ceremony will be held for 67 Soldiers of the 139th Brigade Support Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, on May 18 at 10 a.m. (CT) at the Swiftel Center in Brookings, after completing a yearlong deployment to Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation New Dawn.
Jim Abdnor Death
A statement from Gov. Dennis Daugaard on the death today of former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor:
Work To Begin on Highway 50 between Chamberlain and Buffalo County Line
Construction on South Dakota Highway 50 between Chamberlain and the Buffalo County line is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 21.
U.S. Highway 12 Construction Through Ipswich
The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin the second phase of the U.S. Highway 12 reconstruction project through Ipswich on Thursday, May 17.
Attorney General Jackley Joins Multistate Settlement Wwith Skechers USA, Inc.
In a coordinated filing, the Federal Trade Commission and 44 State Attorneys General's, the State of Hawaii’s Office of Consumer Protection, and the State of Georgia’s Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection filed settlements today with Skechers USA, Inc., the makers of Shape-Ups, Tone-Ups, and the Skechers Resistance Runner athletic shoes.
Ft. Pierre Man Enters Guilty Plea in Stanley County Shooting Case
Attorney General Marty Jackley and Stanley County States Attorney Thomas Maher announced today that Ronald Lee Berens Jr. 39, Ft. Pierre, entered a plea of guilty today to one count of aggravated assault.
South Dakota Hunting Seasons Proposed
Includes West River Deer and Black Hills Deer seasons
GFP Commission Proposes Furbearer Changes
Hunting season for muskrats considered
South Dakota Parks Asking For Input On Recreation In South Dakota
Residents being asked opinions on issues facing outdoor recreation
Three Flood-damaged Parks to Re-open
Farm Island, Oahe Downstream, North Point
Search Process Begins for Next DSU President
The South Dakota Board of Regents is taking initial steps to begin the search for Dakota State University’s next president. It invites the public, especially those interested from the Madison community and DSU campus, to a meeting Thursday to learn more about the process.