PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem and 16 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint statement on the multiple foreign objects that have violated American airspace over the last few weeks. "The violation of American airspace by multiple foreign objects is unprecedented and threatens our national sovereignty along with the security of our states," wrote Governor Noem and her colleagues. "As Governor  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem celebrated new record low unemployment data from the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR). This data shows that fewer South Dakotans needed unemployment benefits in 2022 than in any year since this data has been tracked. "South Dakota's jobs market is thriving. We are setting an example of the power of the American work ethic. The careers of the future are  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem delivered remarks at the Library of Congress during the Coolidge Foundation's "Coolidge and the American Project" conference, which celebrates the centennial anniversary of Calvin Coolidge's presidency. Governor Noem's remarks focused on the American work ethic, highlighting both President Coolidge and South Dakota as an example that the nation can follow. The following ar  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1080, the "Help Not Harm" bill, into law. This bill prohibits certain medical and surgical interventions for minors. "South Dakota's kids are our future. With this legislation, we are protecting kids from harmful, permanent medical procedures," said Governor Kristi Noem. "I will always stand up for the next generation of South Dakotans." Governor Noem has signe  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 17 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem announced that she will appoint James (Jim) White to serve on the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission. "I love South Dakota's outdoors. We need to preserve our natural treasures for our kids and grandkids while responsibly sharing them with those who come to visit us," said Governor Kristi Noem. "Jim recognizes this important responsibility and will  more

MADISON, South Dakota, Feb. 16 (TNSper) -- Dakota State University issued the following news: Sioux Falls City Attorney Stacy Kooistra has accepted a new position as the Chief Operations Officer and General Counsel for the Dakota State University-Applied Research Corporation (DSU-ARC), to help stimulate a vibrant cyber-research industry that supports national security, offers workforce and economic development opportunities, and establishes South Dakota as a cyber state. DSU-ARC was recently e  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society, has named South Dakota Mines Professor, Department Head and Museum Director Laurie Anderson, Ph.D., to its 2022 class of Fellows. AAAS fellowship is one of the most distinct honors in the scientific community. Anderson is the first woman to be named an AAAS  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 17 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: Congested roads, highways and interstates are a frustrating result of traffic incidents that can cause longer-than-expected travel times for motorists. While it is impossible to predict when a traffic incident may occur, it is possible to predict how long the incident may delay motorists, says Kaiqun Fu, an assistant professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Electrical Engineer  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 15 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: South Dakota State University's College of Nursing was named a recipient of a simulation research grant from Sentinel U, a leading provider of virtual simulation education tools. Brandi Pravecek, a clinical assistant professor, will serve as the principal investigator while Robin Arends, SDSU's advance practice registered nurse program director, and Alyssa Zweifel, director of the Healthcare S  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 17 (TNSfund) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: South Dakota State University's College of Nursing has been awarded a three-year grant to help address the growing shortage of nurses in rural areas. The grant is in partnership with one of South Dakota's largest health care systems, Avera Health, and comes by way of the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the United State Department of Health and Human Services. The f  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 18 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: Brandon Varilek, assistant professor in South Dakota State University's College of Nursing, has received a grant to study palliative care use, kidney transplant rates, and explore survival statistics among American Indians with end-stage renal disease caused by diabetes. Varilek received National Institutes of Health subaward funding for $55,688 through the Center for American Indian and Alask  more

MITCHELL, South Dakota, Feb. 18 (TNSper) -- Dakota Wesleyan University issued the following news: Dakota Wesleyan University announces three new members to its Board of Trustees. Mark Puetz, Mitchell, is President/CEO of Puetz Design + Build. Puetz has over 20 years of experience in business sales, marketing, and management with 17 years in the construction industry. Prior to returning to the family business, Puetz worked for firms in Minnesota and Washington. A graduate of Mitchell High Scho  more