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Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules, and none are stricter than at Mount Rushmore
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. The air tours have pitted tour operators against visitors…
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid
BISMARCK, N.D. North Dakota Gov.Doug Burgumended his long-shot presidential campaign on Monday, blaming his inability to resonate in the race on the Republican National Committees strict requirements to qualify for the debate stage. The second-term governor and wealthy software entrepreneur dropped his bid just hours before the RNC was to…
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Brookings resident accused of stealing from Loban charity
BROOKINGS A man who served as treasurer of the Loban Memorial Foundation was indicted Friday and arrested Monday on embezzlement and grand theft charges. Nicholas Kleven, 45, of Brookings is accused of stealing more than $14,000 from the foundation between 2016 and 2019, according to a Tuesday news release from…
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Purse project in Brookings shows bags full of passion
After putting out the call for donations of new or gently used purses, Janice VanderWal is finally satisfied with the numbers. Over the past year, VanderWal has inspected and cleaned almost 400 purses in her role of preparing for this weekends gym-size sale at First Lutheran Church, 337 Eighth St.,…
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Thief makes off with Christmas gifts in Brookings
BROOKINGS Bah, humbug. According to a Monday news release from the Brookings Police Department, one particular grinch is reported to have entered a home in Brookings and stolen multiple items, including Christmas presents. According to the release: Around 6:45 p.m. Friday, a Brookings resident reported someone entered their home in…
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Giving a lift to kids: ‘Christmas, Kids and Cops’ brings merriment to Brookings-area youngsters
BROOKINGS One of the best parts of Christmas is watching childrens delight as they open presents from family and friends but, unfortunately, such experiences arent guaranteed. Thats where Christmas, Kids and Cops comes into the picture. The program helps 36 Brookings-area children every year realize a memorable Christmas through local…
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US life expectancy improving
NEW YORK U.S. life expectancy rose last year by more than a year but still isnt close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2022 rise was mainly due to the waning pandemic, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers said last week. But even with the large…
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Missiles hit 3 commercial ships in Red Sea; US warship downs 3 drones
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck three commercial ships Sunday in the Red Sea, while a U.S. warship shot down three drones in self-defense during the hourslong assault, the U.S. military said. The Iranian-backed Houthis claimed two of the attacks. The strikes marked an…
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Flu cases on the rise in US
NEW YORK Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday. COVID-19, though, continues to cause the most hospitalizations and deaths among respiratory illnesses about 15,000 hospitalizations and about 1,000 deaths every week, said…
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US House expels New York Rep. George Santos
WASHINGTON The House voted on Friday to expel Republican Rep.George Santosof New York after a critical ethics report on his conduct that accused him of converting campaign donations for his own use. He was just thesixth memberin the chamber’s history to be ousted by colleagues. The vote to expel was…
