Army Corps of Engineers wants latest DAPL lawsuit by Standing Rock Sioux Tribe thrown out of court

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s latest lawsuit over the Dakota Access Pipeline should be tossed, arguing the tribe can’t sue the agency over a permit that hasn’t been granted yet.

Legislative committees consider open records, open meeting bills

Legislation concerning open records and open meetings was a recurring topic this week in the South Dakota Legislature.

SHERIFF’S REPORT

Corson County Sheriff Alan Dale January 85:10 p.m. responded to a business in McLaughlin for a fire alarm. It was found to be a false alarm.January 910:03 a.m. received a report of theft from a business in McIntosh.3:25 p.m. received a report of cattle out on Highway 63 north of McLaughlin.

FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT

Corson County, McIntoshJanuary 21Daniel Booth, 79, of Timber Lake, speeding. Fine and costs $137.50 January 23Rusty Kraft, 41, of Selfridge, ND, speeding. Fine and costs $117.50

NDSCS announces Fall Honor Roll

North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) has named to the Fall 2024 Presidents, 555 students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 credits with letter grades.

4-H members visit capitol

Members from Dewey County, along with 4-H Program Assistant, Rita Long and Parent Volunteer Michelle Wientjes attended 4-H Capitol Day in Pierre on January 22.

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Northern State University students achieve academic honors

Northern State University this week recognized outstanding academic achievements of students for the Fall 2024 semester with several area students earning recognition with placement on the President’s List and Dean’s List.