Jim Abdnor, former US senator from South Dakota, dies at 89

PIERRE, South Dakota (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. JimAbdnor, the South Dakota Republican who ousted prominent Democrat George McGovern from the Senate only to lose his seat after one term, has died. He was 89.
http://www.kyivpost.com/news/world/detail/127702/

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 12:41:46 -0700

South Dakota becomes US abortion battleground

Midwest state conceives many anti-abortion laws, placing it at centre of divisive issue.
http://www.aljazeera.com/video/americas/2012/05/201252520518739693.html

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:50 -0700

Jim Abdnor Dead: Former U.S. Senator From South Dakota Dies At 89

PIERRE, S.D. -- Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor gained fame nationally as the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate, but he was known in his home state as the farmer-turned-astute-politician who loved talking with people and never let the trappings of office get to him.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/16/jim-abdnor-dead-south-dakota-senator_n_1521770.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:22 -0700

Interstate Information Centers Set To Open

PIERRE — South Dakota’s 12 Interstate Information Centers open Thursday, May 24, to welcome and aid guests as they travel through the state.
http://www.yankton.net/articles/2012/05/21/community/doc4fb99e033b764655207397.txt

Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 23:16:48 -0700

Family: Ex-US Sen. Jim Abdnor, South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern, dies at 89

PIERRE, S.D. - Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor gained fame nationally as the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate, but he was known in his home state as the farmer-turned-astute-politician who loved talking with people and never let the trappings of office get to him.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/151740025.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:34:36 -0700

Jim Abdnor, ex-US senator from South Dakota, dies

Former U.S. Sen. Jim Abdnor, the South Dakota Republican who ousted George McGovern from the Senate, has died.
http://news.yahoo.com/jim-abdnor-ex-us-senator-south-dakota-dies-172500272.html

Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 10:25:00 -0700

Commission designates I-90 Purple Heart Trail

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Transportation Commission has agreed to designate Interstate 90 as the Purple Heart Trail to honor military personnel killed or wounded in combat.
http://www.ksfy.com/story/18623052/commission-designates-i-90-purple-heart-trail

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 05:27:23 -0700

State Attorney General, other states seek review of execution drug

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined colleagues in 14 other states in asking U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to review federal policy on a drug used in carrying out death sentences.
http://www.ksfy.com/story/18580488/attorney-general-other-states-seek-review-of-execution-drug

Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 05:12:02 -0700

Judge: Democratic candidate can be on ballot

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - A judge says a university professor from Mitchell can be placed on the November ballot as a candidate for the South Dakota House.
http://www.ksfy.com/story/18625213/judge-democratic-candidate-can-be-on-ballot

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 09:27:02 -0700

South Dakota guardsmen return to hometown

FORT PIERRE, S.D. — Members of the South Dakota National Guard’s 200th Engineering Company returned to South Dakota on Saturday.
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/05/ap-guard-south-dakota-guardsmen-return-hometown-051212/

Published: Sat, 12 May 2012 15:07:04 -0700