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Cara Hetland
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| Date |
Title |
Description |
| 05/14/2001 |
Tribe and City Combine Efforts on Law Enforcement |
At a time when tribal police are understaffed and county jails are overcrowded, a tribe in South Dakota is joining forces with city government to start a new police force. The joint force aims to provide better service, while giving tribal and city officials more control. |
| 04/30/2001 |
Foot and Mouth Threatens Tourism |
For many parts of our region, tourism is a vital industry. Many farmers and ranchers are getting into the business by opening up their homes and land as vacation spots. Tourism organizations target international travelers with an invitation to come and see the "real" Midwest. Packages promoting farm and ranch stays have some worried that foot and mouth disease could easily find its way to midwestern livestock. Most trust the preventative measures in place while others are taking their own precautions. |
| 03/09/2001 |
Bush Opens Dakotan Front in Tax Battle |
President George Bush continued his tax cut roadshow in Sioux Falls, outlining his $1.6 trillion tax-cut plan to South Dakotans. South Dakota's Democratic senators have been pushing for a tax cut smaller than the president's proposal. |
| 01/30/2001 |
Of Sea Legs and Solid Ground |
How does a retired pig farmer from a land-locked state receive one of the most prestigious international awards in the world of sailing? |
| 09/27/2000 |
Feds Serve Southern Minnesota a 'Railroad Sandwich' |
The federal Surface Transportation Board released a long-awaited report on September 27, recommending a route for the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad to haul coal from Wyoming through South Dakota and Minnesota. The board issued a draft environmental impact statement after more than a year of research and public comment. |
| 09/14/2000 |
Barn Again in Minnehaha County |
At the turn of the 20th century, barns were the farm's cathedral. The red or white structures were designed and personalized for each farm family. The massive barns held livestock and tools with a second floor for hay and the occasional barn dance. Towering wooden barns have given way to sleek metal sheds on many farms and now, barns have become the stuff of historic preservation. |
| 08/04/2000 |
The Prairie Pot Hole |
Farmers in Day County in northeastern South Dakota have spent the past eight years watching their farm fields become lakes. Landowners who once grazed hundreds of head of cattle now see a new sight on their pastureland: fishing boats. |
| 06/26/2000 |
Farmers' Fertilizer Targeted by Meth Labs |
A common fertilizer is a new target for drug manufacturers in rural counties. Small amounts of anhydrous ammonia are used to make methamphetamine. "Meth," the powerful central nervous stimulant with a high potential for abuse and dependence is becoming more available in rural areas. Authorities are telling farmers to lock up a chemical that's typically left in the middle of the field overnight. |
| 06/09/2000 |
Victims of the Womb |
South Dakota is said to have among the highest rate of babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome in the nation. Health officials say they don't have an accurate count of babies born with the preventable disability, but they know it's high - especially in rural areas. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - FAS - has far-reaching implications for our schools and even court systems. |
| 11/04/1999 |
Bankers Onboard |
For the first time a task force of the American Bankers Association is taking a position on ag policy and recommending solutions to permanently lift farmers out of financial crisis. |
| 10/22/1999 |
A Proper Place for Public Art |
Michelangelo's statue of David has been described as artistic perfection. Travelers from round the world flock to Florence in Italy to see the gigantic marble figure, completed in 1504. You might think any city would be happy to have a high-quality replica of David, but in Sioux Falls, the controversy over where to put just such a statue has triggered a larger debate about the proper place for public art. |
| 09/10/1999 |
Free Agent Teachers |
The shortage of teachers in Minnesota has done wonders for salaries. School districts are hiring teachers away from other districts in a war for their services. |
| 06/01/1999 |
The Ear of Sioux Falls |
A cultural jewel opens in South Dakota thanks in large part to a man who's all ears. |
| 05/04/1999 |
You Said What? |
30 percent of the students in Worthington are students of color. The city is close to Sioux Falls, where many land from a Lutheran Social Services initiative and then spread out to find work. How are the schools and other municipal services dealing with this diverse population in terms of language? |
| 04/05/1999 |
The Refugees of Minnesota |
Some Rural Minnesotans say their plight isn't much different than those of Kosovars. |
| 03/10/1999 |
Painting a Dreary Picture |
Some art educators say legislative involvement in graduation standards jeopardizes the future. |
| 12/23/1998 |
The Legacy of Chapter 12 Bankruptcy |
Ambiguous law makes an already difficult process even harder on farmers. |
| 11/17/1998 |
Many Question Aid in Spencer |
As rebuilding continues, inequity in payment raises questions. |
| 10/16/1998 |
Welfare Reform and Health Care |
Facing changes in welfare, many also find difficulty receiving adequate health services. |
| 10/06/1998 |
South Dakota Puts Prisoners to Work |
Using convicts to provide a labor force is drawing criticism. |
| 09/17/1998 |
Dakotas and Canada Skirmish Over Agricultural Commoditie |
Many question motivation and impact of Canadian truck inspections. |
| 06/09/1998 |
Regional Farmers Joining Global Economy |
Farmers are finding the global marketplace to contain both problems and opportunities. |
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