MADISON, South Dakota, March 15 (TNSres) -- Dakota State University issued the following news: As Alison Logue began her student teaching this year, she was interested in ways to help her students through different methods of instruction. "One thing that my professor always talks about is there is no math gene. Someone is not born to be good or bad at math," said Logue, a senior mathematics education major from Wakonda, S.D. Louge explained that providing differentiated instruction in the mat  more

MITCHELL, South Dakota, March 17 (TNSpar) -- Dakota Wesleyan University issued the following news: United Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the establishment of the Certificate in Theology and Ministry (CTM) for clergy and laity seeking a basic theological foundation for ministry as a pastor or church leader. The CTM is a great entry point for those beginning their journey through theological education, as a bachelor's or master's degree is not a prerequisite. Designed to equip stude  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 17 -- The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks issued the following news: The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) is seeking comments on the draft "Prairie Grouse Action Plan for South Dakota, 2023-2027." All individuals interested in prairie grouse management in South Dakota may provide suggestions and comments on the revised plan in its current form. Individuals may provide comment until April 10, 2023. The draft prairie grouse action plan can be f  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 17 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Kristi Noem and 18 of her fellow Republican governors released a joint policy statement opposing President Biden's potential veto of a matter against the radical environmental, social, and corporate governance movement. You can read the full statement here. "We as freedom loving states can work together and leverage our state pension funds to force change in how major asset managers   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 16 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Noem signed HB 1090 to protect South Dakota agriculture operations from frivolous lawsuits that can delay development and increase costs for producers. "I've always thought that there is something so inherently American about being self-taught and self-starting - about making decisions and solving problems as you go," said Governor Noem. "My dad always said, 'We don't complain about   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 16 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Noem has signed HB 1175, which reflects the fact that South Dakota has its first woman Governor and changes references to the Governor and other officials in state statute. "Every little girl in South Dakota should realize that she can grow up to do whatever she wants to do - to be whoever she wants to be," said Governor Noem. "We are fixing our laws and South Dakota Constitution so   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 17 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Noem signed HB 1039, which provides 100% tuition reimbursement for members of the South Dakota National Guard attending college in-state. "The members of the South Dakota National Guard of some of the strongest and bravest men and women in the country. They have proven that time and time again," said Governor Noem. "They're the kind of folks we want to stay in South Dakota to earn an  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 17 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 16, 2023: Governor Ron DeSantis and the governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming formed an alliance to push back against President Biden's environmental, social, corporate governance (ESG) agenda that is destabilizing the American e  more

ABERDEEN, South Dakota, March 17 (TNSbook) -- Northern State University issued the following news: Northern State University's Dr. Peter Ramey has published a book, "The Word-Hoard Beowulf: A Translation with Commentary." The book, published by Angelico Press, is the first translation and popular commentary to take seriously the religious dimension of the epic poem. "While generations of students know that 'Beowulf' represents a confluence of Christianity and paganism, this version--informed   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 15 (TNSjou) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic is three years old, and two researchers at South Dakota State University have begun exploring the prevailing effects of the 21st century's defining event thus far. David Wiltse, an associate professor of political science, and Filip Viskupic, an assistant professor of political science, collectively make up the SDSU Poll, a nonpartisan research unit that analyzes issues   more