South Dakota inmate sentenced to death in guard killing

Rodney Berget, 49, pleaded guilty in November to killing Ronald "R.J." Johnson on April 12 - Johnson's birthday.
http://www.kotatv.com/story/16687336/south-dakota-inmate-sentenced-to-death-in-guard-killing

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:44:22 -0800

Briefs: Officials Investigating Wolf Killing In Western SD

CUSTER (AP) — Federal wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a wolf near Custer, in western South Dakota’s Black Hills.
http://m.yankton.net/articles/2012/02/08/outdoors/doc4f2cbc6de7bc3735650760.txt

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:37:03 -0800

Verizon Wireless Invests $40 Million in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless announced today it invested $40 million in 2011 to enhance its network in South Dakota, including the expansion of its groundbreaking 4G ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/verizon-wireless-invests-40-million-152100035.html

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:21:00 -0800

South Dakota's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected in 17th Annual National Awards Program

Maren Johnson, 17, of Watertown and Kadon Leddy, 12, of Stockholm today were named South Dakota's top two youth volunteers for 2012 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.
http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/south-dakotas-top-two-youth-130100484.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:00 -0800

From bad to poor: state's poor grade for smoking cessation improve slightly

South Dakota improved its failing grade for smoking cessation efforts in an annual American Lung Association report card.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/19db1fbc-5218-11e1-b79b-001871e3ce6c.html

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:55:37 -0800

Bill increasing 911 surcharge fee on phone bills passes committee

A bill to increase and restructure the 911 surcharge fee on phone bills passed a South Dakota Senate committee unanimously Wednesday after widespread support from local governments, telephone companies and public safety officials.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/50639bd4-528d-11e1-b736-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:44:29 -0800

South Dakota Sword Suspect Sentenced To Prison

A sword-wielding man who was subdued by Rapid City police armed with beanbags is headed to prison.
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=0,127363

Published: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:59:06 -0800

Marty Sites Added To National Register Of Historic Places

PIERRE — The Marty Indian Gymnasium and St. Therese Hall in Marty is one of two South Dakota properties added in January to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the South Dakota State Historical Society.
http://yankton.net/articles/2012/02/08/community/doc4f320015ca44e337567156.txt

Published: Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:15:57 -0800

East coast group ranks South Dakota least humane state

The Humane Society of the United States considers South Dakota the least humane state in the nation, partly because the state does not have a number of recommended farming restrictions.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/9da93dc6-513a-11e1-b6f7-0019bb2963f4.html

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:51:03 -0800

Capital Punishment in South Dakota, United States

Berget will bring the number of South Dakota inmates on death row to five.
http://www.keloland.com/NewsDetail6162.cfm?Id=0,127346

Published: Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:59:15 -0800