Associated Press
US Economy Only Adds 88K Jobs, Rate Drops to 7.6 pct.
U.S. employers added just 88,000 jobs in March, the fewest in nine months and a sharp retreat after a period of strong hiring. The slowdown may signal that the economy is heading into a weak spring.
Panel: Offensive Names on Reservation Should Go
A South Dakota panel responsible for getting rid of offensive place names has proposed renaming two creeks and three other geographical features on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to reflect the area's traditional use for deer hunting.
Aberdeen’s Airport Getting Backup De-icer
Aberdeen Regional Airport will be getting backup de-icing equipment next week.
Students Battle in South Dakota State Geographic Bee
A hundred students from across South Dakota are taking part in a state-level competition to determine who will represent South Dakota in the 25th annual National Geographic Bee.
Dakotas Grassland Fire About 75 Percent Contained
A fire that scorched nearly 22 square miles on the Grand River National Grasslands in the Dakotas is about 75 percent contained.
Campsites Available for Fort Sisseton Festival
State Game, Fish and Parks officials say plenty of campsites are still available for the annual Fort Sisseton Historic Festival.
Sioux Tribes Gather on Rosebud Indian Reservation
The second of a two-day meeting between several Sioux tribes gets under way Friday on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
Kings Start Strong, Cruise In Shutting Out Wild
Justin Williams and Jeff Carter scored 98 seconds apart on the first two shots of the game, Williams added a goal on Los Angeles' first shot of the second period, and the Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Thursday night behind Jonathan Bernier's first shutout of the season.
Pelfrey, Power Hitting Lead Twins Past Tigers 8-2
Mike Pelfrey pitched into the sixth inning in his Minnesota debut, Josh Willingham and Trevor Plouffe hit home runs and the Twins took the season-opening series from the Detroit Tigers with an 8-2 victory Thursday.
South Dakota Program Will Train Veterans for Firefighting
The western South Dakota city of Lead is training military veterans to help fight fires.