PIERRE, South Dakota, May 7 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Letters of intent are now being accepted for the Transportation Alternatives (TA) program through the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT). TA is a program that uses federal transportation funds, designated by Congress, for specific activities that enhance the inter-modal transportation system and provide safe alternative transportation options. TA encompasses a variety o  more

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, May 7 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: Jim D. Neiman, president/CEO of Neiman Enterprises, was presented with an honorary doctorate from Black Hills State University at the 187th Commencement Ceremony May 4. The honorary doctorate is the highest honor bestowed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and the universities. The purpose of the honorary doctorate is to pay tribute to worthy individuals and at the same time enhance the universities by   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 9 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota has joined five other states in challenging President Biden's attempt to dismantle Title IX, which would deny opportunities for women and girls. "We will not accept the Biden Administration's infringement on the rights of women," said Governor Noem. "South Dakota has led the nation in defend  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 9 -- The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: The Department of Labor and Regulation is offering two free Workforce Knowledge Series for businesses and organizations via Microsoft Teams. The first session topic is "Virtual Job Fairs" which will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 11:30 a.m. CDT. Glen Bressalmo with Premier Virtual will explain how a virtual job fair connects employers and job seekers in real time   more

WINNER, South Dakota, May 11 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: On Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. CT, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the City of Winner will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of two multi-year construction projects on U.S. Highway 18 and S.D. Highway 44 through the City of Winner. "This state highway infrastructure investment made through the city of Winner on   more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 8 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is home to a huge range of scientific disciplines, from world-leading physics research to biology, geology, engineering, and much more. South Dakota Mines is hosting the fifth Conference on Science at the Sanford Underground Research Facility which will cover all aspects of research at SURF. The conference will take place  more