MADISON, South Dakota, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Dakota State University issued the following news: An interest in computer experience and learning how to use technology to implement projects in business led Ben Batie to the Computer Information Systems (CIS) major, specializing in Application Development. "Application development focuses on developing applications for businesses," said Assistant Professor Andy Behrens. "Our specialization will teach students how to develop full stack applications.   more

MADISON, South Dakota, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- Dakota State University issued the following news: Grammar is important, even in social media. In a 2018 tweet, Rudy Guiliani left out a space after a period. The resulting word (G-20.In) was a real domain name, so Twitter automatically created a hyperlink. This "fake domain" name was then purchased by an individual who created his own message. This is called "sniping." When DSU Computer Science student Amir Kemal heard about these instances, he thou  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 18 -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release: The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $103,548,200 in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The $103,548,200 total includes $72,000 in grants and $103,476,200 in low-interest loans with $790,000 in principal forgiv  more

MITCHELL, South Dakota, Jan. 21 (TNSpar) -- Dakota Wesleyan University issued the following news: Dakota Wesleyan University has announced that it will enter into a Teach-Out agreement with Presentation College, becoming a South Dakota option for involved students. Presentation announced earlier this week that it will close operations at the end of the 2023 summer term. A Teach-Out is an arrangement through which two educational institutions provide students with the opportunity to complete th  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem, Representative Mary Fitzgerald, and Senator John Wiik announced HB 1075, which will deliver the largest tax cut in South Dakota history by eliminating the sales tax on groceries. This proposal would put $102 million back in the pockets of South Dakotans. "I've visited dozens of grocery stores across South Dakota in recent months, and every time, I meet South Dakotans who   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem and legislators announced SB 75, which provides for all pregnancy expenses to be covered by both parents. "Life begins at conception. Science proves this, and it's why South Dakota is a strong pro-life state," said Governor Kristi Noem. "The responsibility to equally pay expenses related to pregnancy should also begin at conception. The gift of a child often comes with fin  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem signed Executive Order 2023-02, which blocks the State of South Dakota from doing business with certain telecommunications companies owned or controlled by "evil foreign governments." The order also requires that every state contract include a clause certifying the contractor is not owned, influenced, or affiliated with these countries. "It is critical that we protect Sout  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2023: Yesterday, Governor Kristi Noem urged investigations into the leaking of nearly 2,000 Social Security numbers by the January 6th Committee. She pushed Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate the apparent violation of federal law. She also requested that the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the House Ethics Committee investigate the breach. The leaked  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Students at South Dakota Mines are leading the way in calibrating the sensors that will detect and track tiny flashes of light inside the massive Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) that will be constructed at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). DUNE will advance the study of the elusive ghost particle known as the neutrino. The scale of DUNE is  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 20 -- The South Dakota Republican Party issued the following news release: Chairman John Wiik and the SDGOP Executive Board announced Madison Sheahan as Executive Director of the South Dakota Republican Party. Madison will be taking over the day to day operation of the party, she will be tasked with growing the party into a professional and modern organization. She will be managing communications, grassroots and fundraising efforts for the party. "I am excited for M  more