PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard is seeking two interns for his office's fall 2015 program in Pierre.

The governor announced Wednesday that his office is accepting applications until Aug. 15. The paid intern positions would run from September until December.

The governor's office says duties could include helping his general counsel, doing research and readying policy briefings, among other responsibilities.

The internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students with preference given to state residents attending South Dakota higher education institutions.

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