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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he will appoint Aberdeen lawyer Rick Sommers to be a state circuit judge in an area covering northeastern and north-central South Dakota.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The head of an association representing South Dakota's school boards says Gov. Dennis Daugaard's proposed increase in state aid to schools is a step in the right direction, but school officials hope the Legislature will give school districts even more money.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are gathering at the state Capitol in Pierre to hear Gov. Dennis Daugaard's proposed budget for next year.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard is asking South Dakotans to be safety conscious as they travel over Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend.

I was reading the Rapid City Journal this morning, as it discussed former State Representative Lora Hubbel’s announcement for Governor via her campaign swing out to Rapid City.

A woman who has worked for five South Dakota governors is retiring in October.

MADISON, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard says his first skydive was an "absolutely incredible" experience.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard has sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius saying he supports tribal efforts in South Dakota to run their own child welfare and foster care services.

The Game, Fish and Parks Department says Governor Dennis Daugaard will be on hand on Friday, July 19th, at 11:00 a.m. for the dedication of Good Earth State Park at Blood Run.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard says increased exports will play a key role in the continued growth of South Dakota's agricultural industry.