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State Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Sunday November 12, 2023 ( 11 items )  

Are Russian Olive Trees Fueling an Invasive Species in the San Juan River? An SDSU Researcher Investigates
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 9 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: By Addison DeHaven The San Juan River, a major tributary of the Colorado River located in the "Four Corners" region of the southwestern United States, is home to two native fish species -- the Colorado pikeminnow and the Razorback sucker. Both of these species are federally endangered and are being threatened by an invasive species, the channel catfish. To save the endangered fish, biologists,  more

Dakota State University: Thomas Jefferson Expert Was History & Ethics Speaker
MADISON, South Dakota, Nov. 10 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: Dakota State University hosted their third annual History & Ethics forum on Tuesday, Nov. 7. This year's guest speaker was Clay Jenkinson, Director of the Dakota Institute. The purpose of the forum is to expand and enlighten society's understanding of all things cyber, through the context that history and ethics provide. Jenkinson spoke to an audience of about 140 people on the topic titled, "The Future of the  more

Dakota State University: Trojan Athletic Club's Annual Wild Game Feed Raises Over $31,000
MADISON, South Dakota, Nov. 9 -- Dakota State University issued the following news: The Trojan Athletics Club is proud to announce that its 8th Annual Wild Game Feed held on Thursday, November 2 was a huge success. The sold-out event at Dakota State University's Dakota Prairie Playhouse raised over $31,000 to support student-athletes at Dakota State University. With over 250 attendees, the Wild Game Feed brought together the community for a night of fantastic food, fundraising and fun. Guests   more

Northern State University Awarded State's Only McNair Scholars Program
ABERDEEN, South Dakota, Nov. 8 -- Northern State University issued the following news: Northern State University received a nearly $1.5 million grant to launch the only McNair Scholars Program in South Dakota. The McNair Scholars Program is a federal TRIO program designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. Britt Lorenz, executive director of the Student Success Center, and Dr. Erin Fouberg, associate provost an  more

Northern State University: Successful Partnership Means New Northern Beer Brewing on the Horizon
ABERDEEN, South Dakota, Nov. 10 -- Northern State University issued the following news: Home games are about to get a bit tastier, with matching maroon and gold brews to choose from, thanks to the partnership with One Legged Pheasant. Alpha Lager, which was released last year, has been a hit. The lager was specifically crafted to be a light, easy-to-drink beer and it has been selling out, even with increased orders. On average, 10 cases are ordered for home games. Each case has 24 16-oz cans.   more

S.D. Gov. Noem Issues Commentary: Thank You is Never Enough - Honoring Our Veterans
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Thank You is Never Enough: Honoring Our Veterans As we celebrate Veterans Day, it is important for all of us to take a step back and remember the reason for the holiday. Throughout our nation's history, brave men and women have stepped up to serve the United States of America. While they each likely felt an individual calling to do so, there is something that connects them all. Every vet  more

S.D. Gov. Noem: Inspired by South Dakota - Freedom Works Here Stories
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 9 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2023: In June, Governor Noem launched the Freedom Works Here (https://www.freedomworkshere.com/) nationwide workforce recruitment campaign. Since then, the ads have been viewed millions of times, and we have had thousands of people express interest in moving to South Dakota. Here are just a few of the stories of folks who were inspired by South Dakota's story and have moved to the Free  more

S.D. Gov. Noem: Nothing Less Than Impressed - Freedom Works Here Stories
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 10 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Governor Noem's Freedom Works Here nationwide workforce recruitment campaign is telling South Dakota's story to the entire nation. Here are the stories of just some of the folks who have made the move to South Dakota after seeing the Freedom Works Here campaign. Colin, a Minnesota resident, reached out to our Madison Job Services office with the goal of living and working in South Dakota while  more

SDSU Professor Receives DOJ Grant to Help Improve Forensic Science Outcomes
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: By Addison DeHaven Imagine a stereotypical crime scene, perhaps one from "CSI Miami." A crucial piece of evidence -- a bullet, a note, a gun, etc. -- is found. Where did it come from? Did it come from the perpetrator? Or did it come from the neighbor across the street? When this happens, forensic examiners must assess the likelihood the evidence came from one, or more, of the possible sources.   more

SDSU School of Design Delivers Park Master Plan to City of Chamberlain
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Nov. 10 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: By Amber Turner The South Dakota State University School of Design was selected this past spring to propose a master plan for a new community park in Chamberlain. After months of preparation, the final proposal was presented to and endorsed by community partners and the Chamberlain City Council this fall to begin the next step of development and implementation. And the team behind the project just le  more

South Dakota Mines Adds New Powerful Atomic Force Microscope to Boost Biological Research in Bioprocessing, Agriculture, Energy, Medicine and More
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Nov. 7 (TNSres) -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: Rajesh Sani, Ph.D., a professor in the Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and in the Department of Chemistry, Biology and Health Sciences at South Dakota Mines, has won an award from the National Science Foundation totaling $683,802, for a new atomic force microscopy-based infrared spectroscopy instrument, more commonly known as the "na  more