SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Jan. 4 (TNSres) -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: Black Hills State University (BHSU) Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Dr. Yun-Seok Choi and recent graduates Kylie Light,'23, and Jordan Brooks, '23, have developed a new and effective way to teach Sanger sequencing--the process that scientists use to sequence DNA fragments. Their paper, "Manipulative-based Activity Using Pop Beads for Demonstration of Sanger Sequencing," which describes their  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 5 -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $98,188,425 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and storm water projects in South Dakota. The $98,188,425 total consists of $1,609,000 in grants and $96,579,425 in low-interest loans, includi  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Dec. 30 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Dec. 29, 2023: The bill to cut unemployment insurance employer contributions by 0.5%, HB 1011, goes into effect on January 1st, 2024. This bill delivers an $18 million tax cut for South Dakota businesses. "The first bill I signed last legislative session delivered a massive tax cut to South Dakota businesses," said Governor Kristi Noem. "Our unemployment reserves are strong, our economy is c  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 3 -- The South Dakota Legislative Research Council issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: The Executive Board for the Legislative Research Council (LRC) will hold its eighth meeting of the 2023 Interim on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. (CT). The meeting is being conducted via electronic conference and in Room 413 of the State Capitol in Pierre, South Dakota, to allow for both remote and in-person participation. The Executive Board, chaired by Repre  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: By Addison DeHaven In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium -- elements found in most synthetic fertilizers -- are essential for crop growth and make up a significant portion of a farm's operating cost. The high  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Jan. 4 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: The Wall Street Journal has ranked South Dakota Mines as the number two recommended university in the Midwest, according to surveyed students and alumni. This ranking, published in December, follows the Wall Street Journal's previous announcement that listed South Dakota Mines as the number nine most recommended university nationwide in September. "Just like our fall ranking,  more