State & regional news
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Centerville a model for reducing small-town decline
CENTERVILLE — This small eastern South Dakota town is well known for its deep agricultural roots, its popular Fourth of July celebration and its regionally famous bakery specializing in bi-colored “zebra donuts.”
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The Prairie Doc: There’s no place like home — home safety evaluations, that is
In my role as a hospitalist, I am always happy when a patient is healthy enough to be discharged. A resounding majority of people want to go back to their home after they leave the hospital. What we do not want is an unsafe environment leading to repeat injuries resulting…
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Rawlins Ensemble to perform cello, piano concert at South Dakota State
BROOKINGS — The South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts will welcome the Rawlins Ensemble, featuring musicians Sonja Kraus and Eun-Hee Park, on campus later this month.
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South Dakota farm revenues fall as war, market concerns rise
LYONS — Farmer Jeff Thompson had waited months for soybean prices to rebound, and he was getting a little antsy.
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The Prairie Doc: Breaking down the details of tumors and cancer
Cells are the basic building blocks of all living organisms. In a healthy body, cells follow an orderly life cycle: they develop from a systematic process called mitosis, perform important physiological functions to maintain body homeostasis (i.e., a stable internal environment), and die via apoptosis when they become dysfunctional, old,…
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From the Garden: Growing tomatoes is good, and good for you
Enjoy the fresh-from-the-garden flavor of homegrown tomatoes. Grow one or more in a container, a dedicated vegetable garden or plant them with flowers in garden beds.
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From the Garden: Raise your garden to new heights
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench.
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Competitive dance makes Avery Webb a stronger pharmacy student
BROOKINGS —Being a dancer as well as an active member and leader of the South Dakota State University dance team isn’t just a sport for SDSU pharmacy student Avery Webb. It’s a foundation for a richer, more well-rounded life.
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Todd Wilkinson seeking state House seat in District 8
DE SMET — Todd Wilkinson recently announced that he will seek election to the South Dakota House of Representatives from District 8.
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New law in South Dakota allows voters to challenge other voters’ citizenship
PIERRE — Voters in South Dakota will soon be able to challenge other voters’ citizenship.
