Western North Dakota, Bismarck, Minot, Williston and Dickinson http://www.kxnet.com//en-usCopyright 2009 KXNet.com1800Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473854http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473854<p> The Nebraska news editor for The Associated Press has been named to the new position of Great Plains news editor. Kevin O'Hanlon is one of six editors in charge of an expanded multistate territory as part of a restructuring of the AP's U.S. n</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473853http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473853<p> The Nebraska news editor for The Associated Press has been named to the new position of Great Plains news editor. Kevin O'Hanlon is one of six editors in charge of an expanded multistate territory as part of a restructuring of the AP's U.S. n</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473797http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473797<p> The South Dakota Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Maci M. Busack of Kennebec was the driver of a pickup involved in a fatal crash Nov. 13 on old Highway 16 west of Presho. Busack and 19-year-old Alexis Bowsher of Minot, N.D., were killed in the o</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:52:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473793http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473793<p> The South Dakota Highway Patrol says 16-year-old Maci M. Busack of Kennebec was the driver of a pickup involved in a fatal crash Nov. 13 on old Highway 16 west of Presho. Busack and 19-year-old Alexis Bowsher of Minot, N.D., were killed in the o</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473773http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473773<p> The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota's new smoking ban law to be referred to a public vote in the 2010 election. The decision was announced Friday by Attorney General Marty Jackley and Secretary of Stat</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:47:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473652http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473652<p> University presidents have sketched out preliminary plans for how the schools will deal with the loss of $17.6 million in one-time federal stimulus money as the schools set their 2011 and 2010 budgets. University of Montana President George Denn</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473642http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473642<p> For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly. A report issued Thursday by economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the overall index</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473639http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473639<p> Police say three college softball players who drowned when their sport utility vehicle went into a pond in a southwestern North Dakota pasture were not trespassing on private property. Dickinson Police Lt. Rod Banyai (BAN'-yeye) says there were </p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473637http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473637<p> For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly. A report issued Thursday by economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the overall index</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473634http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473634<p> Testimony has ended in the billion-dollar fraud trial of Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, but a jury won't begin deliberating his fate until next week. Judge Richard Kyle scheduled closing arguments and jury instructions for Monday. The </p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473572http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473572<p> The Agriculture Department says commercial red meat production for South Dakota totaled 77.6 million pounds during October, down 22 percent from a year ago and down 1 percent from September's production. October pork production was down from a y</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:45:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473568http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473568<p> For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly. A report issued by economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the overall index for the Rural</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473536http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473536<p> For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly. A report issued Thursday by economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the overall index</p>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473533http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473533<p> For the third straight month, a survey of rural bankers in the Midwest and Plains suggests the weak economic conditions are strengthening, if slowly. A report issued Thursday by economist Ernie Goss of Creighton University says the overall index</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473499http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473499<p>By The Associated Press All Times EST COLLEGE FOOTBALL Top 25 No. 6 Boise State at Utah State, 9:30 p.m. TOP 25 BASKETBALL Men No. 2 Michigan State vs. Toledo, 6:30 p.m. No. 5 Villanova vs. No. 18 Dayton at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, San </p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473297http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473297<p> The American Cancer Society says it will not appeal a judge's decision that clears the way for South Dakota's new smoking ban to be referred to a statewide public vote. Jennifer Stalley, the group's government relations director, says the societ</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473291http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473291<p> North Dakota's attorney general says the state will seek to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Spirit Lake Sioux tribal members who want the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname. The Board of Higher Education has said it will r</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473283http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473283<p> The American Cancer Society won't appeal a judge's decision that clears the way for South Dakota's smoking ban to be put to a statewide vote. The group's government relations director says it will instead concentrate its effort on supporting the smok</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473191http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473191<p> The [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Lottery says a ticket sold in Rapid City is the key to winning a $110,745 Dakota Cash jackpot from Wednesday night's drawing. The ticket matched all five numbers in the drawing: 1, 3, 10, 17 and 21.</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473185http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473185<p> As President Barack Obama apparently is on the verge of a decision on the war in Afghanistan, U.S. Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she is meeting with administration officials to get a complete picture of the situation. The South Dakota De</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473158http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473158<p> The uncertainty over weekly allotments of a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine has complicated efforts to organize immunization clinics and distribute it to hundreds of providers in North Dakota and South Dakota. Shipments from manufacturers are goi</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473157http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473157<p> The uncertainty over weekly allotments of a limited supply of H1N1 vaccine has complicated efforts to organize immunization clinics and distribute it to hundreds of providers in North Dakota and South Dakota. Shipments from manufacturers are goi</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473088http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=473088<p> Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin says she's not swayed by a liberal group's online attack ads calling her out for voting against a health care reform bill. The South Dakota Democrat was one of 39 in her party who voted against the legislation that</p>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472965http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472965<p> About 75 people were evacuated from about 25 homes in the northeastern [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] town of Big Stone City after a crash left a semitrailer on its side leaking anhydrous ammonia. The accident happened about 8 p.m. W</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472947http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472947<p> A new enrollment period is under way involving Medicare Part D, and Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota senior citizens need to take the necessary steps in selecting a legitimate plan. The enrollment period is for Medicare beneficia</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472943http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472943<p> An engineering minor has been approved for South Dakota State University, and educators say it will broaden engineering students' knowledge while making them more attractive to potential employers. The 18-hour minor, through SDSU's College of En</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472942http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472942<p> Greetings [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Stations! For story contributions or issues with the South Dakota wire, call 605-332-3111 or 800-952-9911, e-mail apsiouxfalls(at)ap.org or fax to 605-332-3931. If you're having problems</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472912http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472912<p> Officials of Glacial Lakes Energy of Watertown say the ethanol maker is expanding its Mina ethanol operations. Glacial Lakes CEO Jim Seurer (SYR) says a 6,000-bushel-per-hour corn dryer, a 320,000-bushel increase in on-site storage capacity, an</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472911http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472911<p> Officials of Glacial Lakes Energy of Watertown say the ethanol maker is expanding its Mina ethanol operations. The expansion is expected to be done in four to six months and cost about $2.75 million. It will include construction of a 6,000-bushel-per</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472451http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472451<p> A spokesman for Gov. Mike Rounds says South Dakota's wind industry may be &quot;sidetracked&quot; by the recent termination of plans to build a coal-fired power plant in the northeastern part of the state. Press Secretary Joe Kafka says Rounds the failure</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472448http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472448<p> A spokesman for Gov. Mike Rounds says South Dakota's wind industry may be &quot;sidetracked&quot; by the recent termination of plans to build a coal-fired power plant in the northeastern part of the state. Press Secretary Joe Kafka says Rounds the failure</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472447http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472447<p> A spokesman for Gov. Mike Rounds says South Dakota's wind industry may be &quot;sidetracked&quot; by the recent termination of plans to build a coal-fired power plant in the northeastern part of the state. Press Secretary Joe Kafka says Rounds the failure</p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472445http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472445<p> New figures show South Dakota's October unemployment rate was 5 percent, up from 4.8 percent in September. The national jobless rate is 10.2 percent. South Dakota's Labor secretary, Pam Roberts, says South Dakota's rate has been around 4.8 </p>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472385http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472385<p> A Huron man is dead following a car fire in a local park. Police say the body of Al Lentz was found in the driver's seat Monday night after the blaze was extinguished. Authorities say the death does not appear suspicious. An autopsy is planned. </p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:36:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472365http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472365<p> According to a release from Gov. Mike Rounds, a new report by the Pew Center on the States shows that South Dakota's state government is tied for ninth best in the nation when it comes to balancing the budget. The state Constitution requires a b</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472362http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472362<p> Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota's Child Abduction Response Team has received its certification. It's a team of people from various agencies trained and prepared to respond to a missing, endangered or abducted child. In a releas</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472354http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472354<p> Organizers say the first South Dakota Student Ventures Competition will let students from across the region compete for a chance to receive up to $25,000 of investment capital to start a science and technology-based company. The competition is s</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472351http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472351<p> For story contributions or issues with the South Dakota wire, call 605-332-3111 or 800-952-9911, e-mail apsiouxfalls(at)ap.org or fax to 605-332-3931. If you're having problems with your AP equipment or software, call 800-552-7252. </p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472135http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472135<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/17/tbn_16_2009-11-17-newsmin6-4013312502314829008.jpg"/>It was big news this past July Minot State University was applying to make the move from the NAIA ranks to NCAA Division Two. Doing so certainly involves more than just making that announcement and the work to get accepted to the NCAA and a confere<br clear="all"/></p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472064http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472064<p> The top 25 teams in the Coaches Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 15 and revious ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Montana (17) 10-0 685 1 2. Southe</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472031http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472031<p> Authorities say a Sioux Falls man is dead after an embankment caved in on him while he was working at a construction site in southeastern South Dakota. Union County Sheriff Dan Limoges says the 27-year-old was unloading wall forms into the groun</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472022http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472022<p> The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission has granted the LifeLight Christian music festival a permit to hold its annual festival on a 220-acre farm just east of Worthing next Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-5. The LifeLight board voted Tuesd</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472017http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=472017<p> The annual LifeLight Christian music festival is coming to a farm east of Worthing next Labor Day weekend. The LifeLight board voted to approve the new location after the Lincoln County Planning and Zoning Commission granted the festival a permit. It</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471985http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471985<p> Purdue point guard Lewis Jackson will be out indefinitely after undergoing surgery Tuesday to repair a foot injury he suffered in practice last week. Jackson started 30 games as a freshman last season and averaged a team-best 3.3 assists. He was</p>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471721http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471721<p> The University of Mary is celebrating its 50th anniversary with one last ceremony today. Students will place crosses around the Bismarck campus. The university has published a history of its first 50 years in a book called &quot;Learning to Lead.&quot; </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471685http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471685<p> Greetings [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Stations! For story contributions or issues with the South Dakota wire, call 605-332-3111 or 800-952-9911, e-mail apsiouxfalls(at)ap.org or fax to 605-332-3931. If you're having problems</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471683http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471683<p> [[kxtopic:south-dakota:t[South Dakota]:t]] Auditor General Marty Guindon says he needs to hire two more auditors to keep up to date in reviewing spending in stimulus projects and other state programs. The Legislature's Executive Board, which hand</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471655http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471655<p> Montana women's basketball coach Robin Selvig has announced the signing of five in-state players, including two of his nieces. Kellie Cole of Bozeman, Torry Hill of Anaconda, Lexie Nelson of Butte, Carly Selvig of Glendive and Jordan Sullivan of Sidn</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:41:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471653http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471653<p> Former University of Montana standout Dan Carpenter kicked a 25-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining, to lift the Miami Dolpins to a 25-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Tampa Bay had taken a 23-22 lead with 1:14 remaining. Mi</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471646http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471646<p> Authorities in southwestern South Dakota believe a van parked between a house and garage caught fire yesterday and spread, killing a couple inside the home. The victims were 80-year-old Thomas Carrico and his 79-year-old wife, Helen. The blaze in B</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471645http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471645<p> Authorities have identified a husband and wife as the victims of an early morning house fire in southwestern South Dakota. Jackson County Sheriff Ray Clements Jr. said 80-year-old Thomas Carrico and his 79-year-old wife, Helen, died in Monday's </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471605http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471605<p> Anthony Cordova scored 16 points and Garrett Callahan and Chad White each added 14 as South Dakota State defeated Mayville State 89-56 Monday night. Cordova shot 8 of 13 from the field and also had six rebounds in just 17 minutes for the Jackrab</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471602http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471602<p> Anthony Cordova scored 16 points and Garrett Callahan and Chad White each added 14 as South Dakota State defeated Mayville State 89-56 Monday night. Cordova shot 8 of 13 from the field and also had six rebounds in just 17 minutes for the Jackrab</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:06:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471597http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471597<p> Anthony Cordova scored 16 points and Garrett Callahan and Chad White each added 14 as South Dakota State defeated Mayville State 89-56 Monday night. Cordova shot 8 of 13 from the field and also had six rebounds in just 17 minutes for the Jackrab</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471467http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471467<p> Half: South Dakota State 42 Mayville State 26 (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 11-16-09 1945CST </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471442http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471442<p><img align="left" border="1" width="125" src="http://www.kxnet.com/UserFiles/9/11/16/tbn_8_2009-11-16-newsmin6-4013212502314829020.jpg"/>Even with a late harvest, the sunflower crop could be a record-setter in North Dakota and South Dakota. The Agriculture Department says that rosy outlook in the Dakotas will help offset a dismal year elsewhere in the US. Total sunflower production is ex<br clear="all"/></p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471436http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471436<p> Montana Tech senior Jessie DePell has been named the Frontier Conference women's basketball player of the week. The 6-foot wing from Spokane, Wash., helped Montana Tech to victories over the South Dakota School of Mines and Black Hills State la</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471432http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471432<p> UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is suffering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract. UFC president Dana White spoke with Lesnar on Monday and said he could be released from the hospital soon. Asked if he was in a Bismarck hospi</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471431http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471431<p> Forward Anthony Allen of Rocky Mountain has been named Frontier Conference player of the week. The 6-foot-8 senior from Fresno, Calif., led Rocky to wins over Black Hills State and South Dakota School of Mines last week. Allen averaged 19 p</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471429http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471429<p> UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is suffering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract. UFC president Dana White spoke with Lesnar on Monday and said he could be released from the hospital soon. Asked if he was in a Bismarck hospi</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471426http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471426<p> UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is suffering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract. UFC president Dana White spoke with Lesnar on Monday and said he could be released from the hospital soon. Asked if he was in a Bismarck hospi</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:01:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471408http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471408<p> UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is suffering from a bacterial infection in his intestinal tract. UFC president Dana White spoke with Lesnar on Monday and said he could be released from the hospital soon. Asked if he was in a Bismarck hospi</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471390http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471390<p> Authorities have identified a husband and wife as the victims of an early morning house fire in southwestern South Dakota. Jackson County Sheriff Ray Clements Jr. said 80-year-old Thomas Carrico and his 79-year-old wife, Helen, died in Monday's </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471333http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471333<p> South Dakota lawmakers have approved the preparation of a document that will help explain to the public why a legislative committee recommended substantial increases in taxes used to support state and local roads. A study committee last month re</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471332http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471332<p> The top 25 teams in The Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Nov. 15, points and previous ranking: Record Pts Pvs 1. Southern Illinois (49) 9-1 </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:27:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471326http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471326<p> Dry weather continued last week in South Dakota, and the weekly crop report indicates progress in harvesting. The report, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, says 93 percent of the soybean crop had been harvested as of Sunday 17 percentag</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471284http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471284<p> Internet phone service provider Vonage Holdings Corp. has agreed to pay $3 million to 32 states to settle an investigation into some of its business practices. In a filing Monday with the Securities Exchange Commission, the company says it also </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471271http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471271<p> A spokesman for Mount Rushmore National Memorial says Superintendent Gerard Baker is on an unexpected medical leave and that an acting superintendent has taken over for the next several weeks. Spokesman Nanvit Singh says John Scott was brought i</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:26:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471157http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471157<p> State Investment Officer Matt Clark says gains in the stock market means two trust funds likely will be able to contribute money to help finance next year's state budget. The Education Enhancement Trust Fund and the Health Care Trust Fund are no</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471150http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471150<p> Politicians are getting financial headaches and doctors are facing tough choices as more South Dakotans are living in poverty. Today, more than one of every 10 South Dakotans are on food stamps. The use of food stamps soared 34 percent in the pa</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:51:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471141http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471141<p> The keynote speaker for this year's South Dakota Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner and Children's Charity is retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North. North, a decorated combat veteran, speaks at the Wednesday night event. He was in the nati</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:44:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471138http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471138<p> The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Commission has proposed some changes for the 2010 spring turkey season. The proposal would add 220 more one-tag &quot;male turkey&quot; licenses and 50 more two-tag &quot;any turkey&quot; licenses than were available this year</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:37:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471134http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471134<p> Politicians are getting financial headaches and doctors are facing tough choices as more South Dakotans are living in poverty. Today, more than one of every 10 South Dakotans are on food stamps. The use of food stamps soared 34 percent in the pa</p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:16:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471114http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471114<p> An early morning house fire in southwestern South Dakota has left two people dead. Jackson County Sheriff Ray Clements Jr. said the fire was reported in a Belvidere home just before 1 a.m., Monday, by an off-duty deputy from Florida who spotted </p>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:53:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471077http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471077<p> A Rapid City man is accused of pulling a gun on a family while driving drunk. Police say the 27-year-old man pulled the gun when a car carrying two adults and three children tried to pass him Saturday night. The man then allegedly chased the family f</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:15:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471020http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471020<p> For story contributions or issues with the South Dakota wire, call 605-332-3111 or 800-952-9911, e-mail apsiouxfalls(at)ap.org or fax to 605-332-3931. If you're having problems with your AP equipment or software, call 800-552-7252. </p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471005http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471005<p> A coalition of Midwestern states is studying the creation of a college-credit exchange that could make it easier for some people to finally earn their degrees. The project would create a central location for people to store the college credits t</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:12:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471003http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=471003<p> A coalition of Midwestern states is studying the creation of a college-credit exchange that could make it easier for some people to finally earn their degrees. The project would create a central location for people to store the college credits t</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470985http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470985<p> The Agriculture Department says sunflower crops could set records in the top two producing states this year, helping to blunt a drop in nationwide production and ensure a healthy supply for processors in the United States and Canada. The good ye</p>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470984http://www.kxnet.com/getArticle.asp?s=rss&ArticleId=470984<p> The Agriculture Department says sunflower crops could set records in the top two producing states this year, helping to blunt a drop in nationwide production and ensure a healthy supply for processors in the United States and Canada. The good ye</p>