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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for 2026-08-17 ( 5 items )  
2026 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community announced (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community announced * South Dakota State University colleges of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences and Education and Human Sciences honor Patty DeZeeuw, Elkton; Mary Duvall, Pierre; Jerry Schmitz, Vermillion; and Kevin Scott, Valley Springs; with the 2026 Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community Award. For nearly a century, this time-honored award has recognized South Dakot more PR

Alumni Spotlight: Mark Kreie '02 (10)
MORRIS, Minnesota, Aug. 14 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni Spotlight: Mark Kreie '02 * Mark Kreie '02, a mathematics teacher at Brookings High School in Brookings, South Dakota, was recognized last year with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. This award is the highest teaching honor bestowed by the United States government specifically for K-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science. Nominees undergo a rigorous applicatio more PR

Gov. Rhoden's Investment in Southeast Tech Students Takes Shape (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden's Investment in Southeast Tech Students Takes Shape * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden's investment in Southeast Technical College students came to fruition with the groundbreaking of the school's new James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing and welding lab expansion. You can find a photo from the groundbreaking here. "The best investment we can make is in the next generation," said Governor Larry Rhoden more PR

Report From Human Rights Watch: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Remedies Abandoned: US Civil Rights Enforcement Under the Trump Administration - A report from Human Rights Watch - August 2026 (118 pages) * * * Contents Summary ... 1 Recommendations ... 10 Methodology ... 13 Background ... 14 The Origins of Federal Civil Rights Enforcement in the United States ... 14 2025 Executive Orders ... 19 Disparate Impact ... 20 The Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard Case ... 22 Creating an Environment for Discrimination ... 24 DISMANTLED: The Systematic Destruction of more ST

Sanford Fargo to host Women's Social event (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo to host Women's Social event * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Fargo is hosting Women's Social: A Conversation About Midlife. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N., Fargo. The event is open to the community and free to attend. Tamara Jacobson, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, will share her knowledge about women's health. A panel of experts will also di more PR