South Dakota delegation discuss U.S. Postal Service, Keystone XL pipeline, student loans

HURON – A new proposal by the U.S. Postal Service that keeps rural post offices open but with shorter service hours is being applauded by South Dakota’s congressional delegation.
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Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 07:01:45 -0700

District 22 Democratic candidates speak at forum

HURON — South Dakota voters unhappy with state government on issues like education funding can change the future by electing Democrats and restoring more of a balance of power in Pierre, local state House candidates in the June primary said.
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 06:30:47 -0700

Men’s Expo a first for S.D. and Huron

HURON – This Saturday Huron is the “cool kid on the block,” as it is home to the very first Men’s Expo ever held in South Dakota. The event, called, “It’s a Guy Thing – Men’s Expo 2012” runs from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Family Living Center on the S.D. State Fairgrounds.
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Published: Mon, 07 May 2012 08:15:58 -0700

Delay might lead to saving Dakota Central facility

HURON – Slowing the planned closure of thousands of rural post offices and hundreds of mail-processing centers — like the 20-year-old Dakota Central facility in Huron — may not save all of them, but Tuesday’s move by the Senate is being lauded by South Dakota’s senators.
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Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:30:37 -0700

S.D.State Fair commission hears updates

HURON – On Tuesday, the South Dakota State Fair Commission meeting was held in the Administration Building.
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Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 06:30:50 -0700

Two South Dakota mail processing centers to be consolidated

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Mail processing centers in Aberdeen and Pierre in South Dakota and Devils Lake, North Dakota, are among the 140 slated for consolidation by February.
http://www.ksfy.com/story/18511989/two-south-dakota-mail-processing-centers-to-be-consilidated

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 16:42:13 -0700

Broadland Creek turns 15

HURON — Fifteen years ago Huron joined the list of South Dakota cities with an 18-hole golf course. Since opening in 1997 Broadland Creek National Golf Course has shaped up as one of the finest golfing venues in the state.
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Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:48 -0700

New trial date for Huron bar owner accused of rape

HURON, S.D. (AP) - A new trial date has been scheduled for a South Dakota bar owner accused of serving alcohol to a 12-year-old and two 14-year-olds and raping them.
http://www.ksfy.com/story/18179561/new-trial-date-for-huron-bar-owner-accused-of-rape

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 08:42:02 -0700

Dakota Central escapes ax, Pierre, Aberdeen, Devil’s Lake (N.D.) to close

SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Mail processing centers in Aberdeen and Pierre in South Dakota and Devils Lake, N.D., are among the 140 slated for consolidation by February.
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Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 16:00:57 -0700

DWU-Huron nursing program hosts pinning ceremony

The Dakota Wesleyan University Associate of Arts Nursing Program, Huron site, held its pinning ceremony May 4 at First United Methodist Church in Huron for the eight members of the Class of 2012.
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Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 07:01:47 -0700