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Old political warrior delivers for SD Democrats
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (160+ words) Black Hills Pioneer OPINION " Look, former President Joe Biden knows he's old. It's not a news flash for him or the people who see him. "I've been around a few years," Biden told 1, 200 people at the South Dakota Democratic Party's…...
Sturgis honors late Mayor Kevin Forrester
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (221+ words) Black Hills Pioneer STURGIS " Hundreds of family members, friends, community leaders, and residents gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the life and legacy of former Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester, whose decades of public service, volunteerism, and dedication to the community left…...
Spearfish saves nearly $350, 000 on airport well project
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (176+ words) Black Hills Pioneer SPEARFISH " This week, the Spearfish City Council voted to close out the first phase of the East Low Zone Water System Improvements Project. By approving the final change order for that phase, the city accepted $346, 640. 63 in cost…...
Biden endorses SDDP candidates Democrats name hopefuls for most statewide offices
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (81+ words) Black Hills Pioneer Former President Joe Biden makes a point during his 30-minute speech SIOUX FALLS " Three South Dakota Democratic candidates benefited from former President Joe Biden's appearance in Sioux Falls Friday. Biden issued endorsements for Dan Ahlers for governor,…...
Spearfish approves agreements for TIFs 9 and 10
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) SPEARFISH " The Spearfish City Council approved 2 tax increment financing agreements this week: one for TIF 9, located between Paramount Drive and Platinum Drive near Exit 14, and one for TIF 10, The Pines apartment complex northeast of Peaceful Pines Senior Living Facility. Both…...
Gaming continues to profit in Deadwood
1+ week, 4+ day ago (220+ words) Black Hills Pioneer DEADWOOD " Gaming statistics in Deadwood continue to climb in Deadwood according to recent numbers released by the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. According to the recent report, the overall gaming handle in April is up 12. 5% compared to…...
Tense hearing on uranium drilling tests new language-translation law before its effective date
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) Black Hills Pioneer HOT SPRINGS " A new state law requiring language translation services for some government proceedings " like a contentious recent hearing for a permit application to drill for uranium in the Black Hills " has had its first test drive,…...
BHSU teams close books on successful academic semester
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (185+ words) Black Hills Pioneer SPEARFISH " For the fourth consecutive semester, the Black Hills State University Athletic Department has reported a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3. 30 or higher among their student-athletes for the fourth consecutive semester. GPA's are calculated on a…...
Sam Marcus signs with Dakota State University
2+ week, 1+ day ago (179+ words) Black Hills Pioneer SPEARFISH " Spearfish Spartan standout Sam Marcus signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Dakota State University, where he will compete in both football and track and field for the Trojans. The…...
Snow signs with University of South Dakota
2+ week, 2+ day ago (173+ words) Black Hills Pioneer STURGIS " Sturgis Brown High School senior Kaylin Snow has officially taken the next step in both her academic and athletic journey, signing her letter of intent to join the cheer program at the University of South Dakota…...