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12/11/2022

For November, the South Dakota State Historical Society's virtual "History Talks" speaker series features historians Sean Flynn and Paul Higbee. The duo are contributors to the new book, "The Plains Political Tradition: Essays on South Dakota Political Culture, volume 4," edited by Jon K. Lauck and Paula M. Nelson.
This free virtual event will be held Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. CST on Zoom. To register, go to sdhsf.org/events. "History Talks" is a monthly program of the South Dakota Historical Society Press and the South Dakota Historical Society Foundation.
The book includes 10 essays on diverse aspects of the region's political history, from nonindigenous settlement patterns to campaign strategies to the shaping of state budgets. These essays reflect a broad definition of political culture and encompass a wide variety of eyewitness and scholarly perspectives that help readers to better understand South Dakota's singular historical experience.
Higbee and Flynn examine two mid-twentieth century South Dakota politicians who figured largely in national politics. Flynn's article, "The Eastern Establishment on Trial: Karl Mundt, 'Inland' Republicanism, and the Hiss Case," showcases Mundt's central role on the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC). Higbee's subject is Mundt's congressional colleague Francis Case, whose interest in bringing water to the arid plains was also held by Texas Democrat Lyndon Johnson. By comparing the two politicians in his article, "Two Senators and South Dakota Politics in Comparative Perspective," Higbee highlights the ways in which Case shaped modern politics in South Dakota.
"The Plains Political Tradition, volume 4" can be ordered for $29.95, plus shipping and tax, at sdhspress.com. Booksellers may contact [email protected] to place orders for their business. For more information about the South Dakota Historical Society Press and its books, please visit sdhspress.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

09/11/2022

Elias Richard was sentenced Monday to life in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for killing Vernall Marshall on Christmas Eve in 2020. Richard, 23, was convicted of Second Degree Murder by a Pennington County jury in July following a four-day trial.
On Dec. 24, 2020, Richard met Marshall in Rapid City, S.D., on the pretext of selling him drugs. The purported drug transaction devolved into an altercation during which Richard shot Marshall twice with a .25 caliber handgun, killing Marshall.
“Elias Richard will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole,” said Assistant Attorney General Trevor Thielen who prosecuted the case for the State in Presiding Judge Craig Pfeifle’s Seventh Circuit Court in Rapid City. “He won’t have the chance to inflict any additional violence in our communities.”
The Attorney General’s Office would like to thank the lead investigator, Rapid City Police Department Sgt. Barry Young, for help in investigating and prosecuting this crime and the victim’s family for their strength through the process.

09/11/2022

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced a Fort Pierre, South Dakota, woman convicted of Bank Embezzlement was sentenced on November 7, 2022, by Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court.
Bailey Ricketts, age 27, was sentenced to one month in federal prison, followed by three months of home confinement, two years of supervised release, restitution in the amount of $38,135.43, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Ricketts was indicted for Bank Embezzlement by a federal grand jury in November of 2021.
She pleaded guilty on August 11, 2022. From August 2019 to November 2020, while employed at a bank in Fort Pierre, Ricketts knowingly embezzled money from the bank by transferring money into her own account and accounts belonging to her family members.
This case was investigated by the FBI and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook prosecuted the case. Ricketts was ordered to report to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service by the end of the week.

09/11/2022

Due to paper supply issues, the South Dakota Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division has stopped printing paper titles effective immediately. The paper used for printing titles is very unique as it has built in security features to prevent fraud. The Department anticipates being able to start printing paper titles mid-February 2023.

If an individual has a legitimate reason for acquiring a paper title, they can request one by using an online form found here: https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/1504. Reasons for requesting a printed paper title include the titled owner moving out of state or the vehicle ownership needing to be transferred. If there is a lien on the vehicle title, the lienholder will have to request that the title be printed. All requests will be reviewed and processed as paper supplies allow.

Titles are still being processed and individuals are able to check the status of their paperwork using their VIN number using the following website page: https://apps.sd.gov/RV66Renewals/checkvin/NewCheckVIN.aspx.

13/09/2022

South Dakota State University's online nursing doctorate program has been ranked among the top programs of 2022 by PhDs.Me, a website that provides resources for students interested in Ph.D. programs. Approximately 1% of U.S. colleges and universities qualified for the annual ranking.
SDSU is ranked tenth nationally.
PhDs.Me uses a methodology that accounts for active regional accreditation by the U.S. Department of Education and offers at least one partially or fully online program in the subject area.
"We set out to find the online doctorate programs that give students the best chance for academic and professional success," said Michael Steagall, outreach manager for phds.me. "This means schools and programs with the tuition rates, support services and accreditation that advanced students need to graduate and grow their careers."
The DNP program at SDSU prepares advanced practice registered nurses to serve as clinicians and leaders to deliver patient care at an advanced practice in primary care settings. Currently, graduates are placed with more than 200 partners in local and regional clinical settings.
"We are pleased that our Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked among the best nationally," said Mary Anne Krogh, dean of the College of Nursing. "We continue to educate nurses at all stages of their careers to support our healthcare needs in the state, region and even beyond. SDSU graduates are some of the best prepared in the United State to enter the workforce and have a positive impact on the communities they serve.
Launched in 2019, PhDs.Me ranks programs based on weighted factors including academic counseling, student to faculty ratio, tuition and fees, job placement services, and number of students enrolled in online programs.

13/09/2022

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is seeking nominations for the 2022 South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year Award. Producers and members of the public are invited to nominate a farmer who has made a significant contribution to specialty crop production in the state. Specialty crops include fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops, including floriculture.
The award is sponsored in part by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) and the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service.
Fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs, tasty jams and other value-added products, gorgeous flower bouquet and other specialty crops are readily available across South Dakota. The availability of these high-quality products has grown from farmers markets, to farm stores, to grocery stores, to online food hubs, to restaurant plates and more. The hard-working farmers improve access and the economies of our local communities.
In 2022, SDSPA and DANR would like to recognize one specialty crop producer for making an outstanding contribution to South Dakota agriculture.
The South Dakota Specialty Crop Producer of the Year is someone who:
Provides visionary leadership to South Dakota's agricultural industry, and advocates for specialty crops - fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops, including floriculture.
Actively promotes growth, innovation, and prosperity for South Dakota local food systems and specialty crops.
Mentors new and beginner farmers and invests in the next generation of producers.
Tell us your story! You may nominate yourself or share the outstanding achievements of your colleagues & neighbors. Nominations must be submitted by Sept. 20.
Nominations are limited to 500 words and should include at least one photo of the nominee. The nomination form can be found on the SDSPA website: https://sdspecialtyproducers.org.
A panel of judges from SDSPA will select the top nominees. Public voting will open Oct. 5-25, 2022. The winner will be announced during the S.D. Local Foods Conference on Nov. 18 in Sturgis.

12/09/2022

The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Blue Dog Lake in Day County.
"Two adult zebra mussels were found by a local family on their dock over the Labor Day weekend," said Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, Tanner Davis. "GFP Fisheries staff investigated and found an additional mussel on a rock in the water by the dock and another mussel on a neighboring dock."
Blue Dog Lake is now considered infested with zebra mussels.
"Fall is upon us, but practicing 'clean, drain, dry' is still critical for everyone enjoying the fall bite, waterfowl hunting, or some fun on the water," reminded Davis.
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watercraft and trailers of all aquatic plants and mud.
Drain all water by removing all drains, plugs, bailers, or valves that retain water. Be sure to completely drain your lower unit of any water by lowering completely.
Dry all equipment that has made contact with the water before it's next use.
Completely draining and drying a boat are the first steps in making sure invasive species are not transferred to other waters. It is important to note that invasive Zebra/Quagga mussels can survive up to 30 days out of water.
Fall is a great time to start looking at submersed equipment such as boat docks, boat lifts, and hard substrate such as rocks and woody debris for zebra mussels. Zebra mussels can vary in size, depending on the age of the mussel. Newly formed mussels can be as microscopic as grains of sandpaper, while adults can grow to two inches in length. GFP encourages boaters to feel along their watercraft below the waterline for any roughness which may indicate that newly formed mussels, called settlers, may have attached.
For more information on zebra mussels, other aquatic invasive species, and how to properly decontaminate your watercraft, or to report potential infestations please visit sdleastwanted.sd.gov and report findings on the Citizen Monitoring page or email [email protected].

12/09/2022

SD Farmers Union announced Lennox FFA Chapter as the Farm Safety Quiz Bowl champions following the contest held September 3 during the South Dakota State Fair.
“Farm and ranch work can be dangerous if safety is not top of mind. This is the reason Farmers Union hosts this contest each year. To keep safety top of mind,” explained Doug Sombke, President of South Dakota Farmers Union.
Members of the Lennox FFA Chapter include Myra Whitehead, Autum Wittstruck, Nate Collette and Jensen Hoefert. Each team member receives a cash prize. Lennox competed against three other FFA Chapters: Kimball FFA team - Luke Leheska, Gavin Walsh, Cylas Assman and Jayden Kolt; Canton FFA team – Jordan VanDeStroet, Jackie Kreber, Kaeden Bitterman and John Halverson; and Gettysburg FFA team – Tanner Eide, Owen Rausch, Alex Tanner and Garret Ziegler. The teams qualified to compete during the South Dakota FFA State Convention held in Brookings this spring.
“Anytime you have a competition, it adds an element of relevance to the topic – students pay a bit more attention,” said Canton FFA Advisor, Russ Swanson.
An agriculture education instructor/FFA advisor for 25 years, Swanson said as the numbers of South Dakota youth who actually grow up farms continues to decline, the need for farm safety education increases.
“To me, there are a lot of common-sense safety things that you’d expect students to know. But with fewer of them actually growing up on farms, they are not around livestock or large equipment enough to learn,” Swanson said. “What students learn when they study farm and ranch safety applies to activities off the farm or ranch. Like ATV safety.”
Participating in the quiz bowl does make farm safety top of mind explained Canton team member, Kaeden Bitterman.
“The other day I was driving a payloader up a hill and I was thinking about one of the questions from the Quiz Bowl. It asked, what is the safe way to drive a full payloader up a hill? It made me think about what I was doing,” said Bitterman, who works for area farmers as well as helping out on his family’s farm.

12/09/2022

The Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the South Dakota Humanities Council, presents "Crossroads: Change in Rural America." The exhibition examining the evolving landscape of rural American opens at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum in Brookings, SD and will be open from Sept. 15, 2022 through January 8, 2023.
The South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum and the surrounding community has been expressly chosen by the South Dakota Humanities Council to host "Crossroads" as part of the Museum on Main Street program—a national/state/local partnership to bring exhibitions and programs to rural cultural organizations. The exhibition will tour four communities in South Dakota from September 2022 through June 2023.
"Crossroads" explores how rural American communities changed in the 20th century. From sea to shining sea, the vast majority of the United States landscape remains rural with only 3.5% of the landmass considered urban. Since 1900, the percentage of Americans living in rural areas dropped from 60% to 17%. The exhibition looks at that remarkable societal change and how rural Americans responded.
Americans have relied on rural crossroads for generations. These places where people gather to exchange goods, services and culture and to engage in political and community discussions are an important part of our cultural fabric. Despite the massive economic and demographic impacts brought on by these changes, America's small towns continue to creatively focus on new opportunities for growth and development.
"'Crossroads' allows us to reflect on Brookings and South Dakota State University history, present and future and we are excited to explore what the future may hold for our community," said Gwen McCausland, museum director. "We want to convene conversations about what makes our community unique and have developed local exhibitions and public programs to complement the Smithsonian exhibition." The opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Friday, September 23 in conjunction with the South Dakota Festival of Books. The reception is free and open to the public and will be held from 4:30 – 7:00 PM at the museum.

12/09/2022

The state's largest and most comprehensive university is taking its next step to enhance existing partnerships and develop new ones in the Sioux Falls region.
South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn announced Vernon Brown has been hired as the associate vice president for external affairs, pending approval by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
The position will lead SDSU Connect and the university's work with key stakeholders, collaborations and strategic initiatives in the Sioux Falls area.
Brown is a 1990 graduate of SDSU.
"We are excited to have Vernon serve in this critical role that will build important relationships and partnerships in South Dakota's largest community," Dunn said. "SDSU serves the entire state of South Dakota, but based on the rapid growth of Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas it is important we have an individual with Vernon's experience focus specifically on that community."
SDSU Connect, an initiative launched by Dunn, was created following a year of discovery and connecting with Sioux Falls leaders, educators and community members. The initiative involved a 40-member task force with campus leaders visiting and learning the needs of the state's largest city and conversely the city's leaders going to the Brookings campus to better understand its role as the state's first land-grant university and the resources it provides to the communities of SD.
"We remain steadfast in our land-grant mission of providing access to the benefits of higher education for the citizens of our state," Dunn said.
Brown's responsibility as the associate vice president for external affairs will be to foster Sioux Falls' unprecedented growth by aligning SDSU's expertise and resources to have the highest impact for the Sioux Falls area.
Brown has 20 years of business executive leadership at SDN Communications. He also served eight years on the Sioux Falls City Council, and before that worked as a television reporter. He and his wife, Tami '94, own and operate The Spice & Tea Exchange of Sioux Falls.
Brown will begin his new role Sept. 30.

12/09/2022

Sobriety check point for September have been released. Monthly checkpoints encourage people to not drink and drive. Checkpoints are funded by the SD Office of Highway Safety and conducted by Highway Patrol. Read the Selby Record to see what counties have checkpoints.

12/09/2022

At the request of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed Friday, September 16, 2022, as “POW/MIA Recognition Day,” calling on all South Dakotans to pay special honor to the Americans who have been prisoners of war, to those who remain missing in action, and to the families and friends of these valiant service members.

“While we are grateful to all of those who have served our nation, this day is designated to remember and recognize the sacrifices endured by those members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were held as prisoners of war or remain missing in action,” said Greg Whitlock, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs.

Whitlock encourages all South Dakotans to set aside time September 16th to honor the POW/MIA’s who fought to protect our freedoms and lost theirs, as well as remember those engaged in today's struggle to guard our way of life for future generations.

“In their service to our country, former prisoners of war and those missing in action have sacrificed mightily to maintain the promise of liberty that we hold dear,” said Whitlock. “POW/MIA Day affords all of us a great opportunity to reaffirm our vow to never forget the courage of our nation’s staunchest defenders – our POWs and MIAs. We owe them and their families our gratitude.”

The state of South Dakota continues to support efforts to account for every service member classified as Missing in Action.

10/09/2022

Sixty-two years ago on Friday, June 3, 1960, 23 seniors graduated from Northwestern Lutheran Academy at Mobridge. Years later had the 23 becoming pastors, teachers, farmers, nurses and telephone operators. What Akaska woman was a classmate? Read the Selby Record to find out.

09/09/2022

The Selby Record features weekly menus for the Senior Nutrition Site. Tuesday, Sept. 13 the menu includes Swiss steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, fruit, whole wheat bread. What else is on the menu? Read the Selby Record to find out.

09/09/2022

The Selby Record features a weekly COMMUNITY CALENDAR that has upcoming events and monthly meetings, including the SELBY LIONS meet the second Thursday of the month 7 p.m. The Lions Club is open to new members. Read the Selby Record to see what else is on the COMMUNITY CALENDAR.

09/09/2022

Herreid-Selby Area stood toe-to-toe against Mobridge-Pollock, trading leads with an energetic opening on the road. The first set saw the Lady Wolverines and Tigers going on impressive runs, only to see the other team battle back. To see how this match went, read the Selby Record.

09/09/2022

100 YEARS AGO IN JAVA: A pretty wedding was solemnized when Rev. Christian Laemmle, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Laemmle, joined heart and hand with Miss Minnie Haux, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Haux Jr. For more LOOKING BACK, read the Selby Record.

09/09/2022

The Selby Record runs Sunday Service and Mass schedules for area churches, including of Bowdle Church of God, which has Sunday worship at 10 a.m., followed by Children's Church at 11 a.m. For more Service and Mass times, turn to the Selby Record.

09/09/2022

In this week's "Prairie Doc," after a visit about aches, pains and various medical issues, a patient was commenting on getting older. I expected him to say “it’s no fun getting older.” To my surprise, the patient said something else. What did he say, turn to the Selby Record.

08/09/2022

Herreid-Selby Area sophomore outside hitter Pausha Meidinger has good court sense when she’s going up for a kill. She watches the ball and the opposite side of the court to see the gaps. How is this possible? Read this week's Selby Record to find out her secret.

08/09/2022

Bev Freng was awarded the Bob Duxbury Award on Saturday, September 3, during the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.

The Bob Duxbury Award began in 2006 to annually honor a Friend of the Fair for their service and dedication to the South Dakota State Fair. The award is presented by the South Dakota State Fair and is administered by the South Dakota State Fair Commission.

Bev and her husband, Dick, launched the Courtesy Golf Cart Program, which helps transport those who have difficulty with the amount of walking necessary to take in all the fair has to offer. The program started with four golf carts and has grown to 24. Bev spends many hours on the phone prior to the fair looking for the 72 drivers needed to fill 3 shifts per day. Bev feels it is important not only to help the elderly and those with disabilities, but also the kids involved with 4-H, FFA, and other activities.

Bev is an avid fairgoer and is involved in many activities taking place on the fairgrounds throughout the year. She was instrumental in starting the VFW Hobby Fair that takes place every October and frequently volunteers to help with other activities hosted on the fairgrounds.

Bob Duxbury was the first recipient of the award. Since 2006, other recipients have included a former Secretary of Agriculture, long time fair employees and exhibitors, and a State Fair commissioner.

08/09/2022

It was an exciting day when Selby Area Elementary School third graders were presented with dictionaries from the Selby American Legion Auxiliary. Arlys Brown and Sandy Weinzirl handed out dictionaries and then assigned them to look up a word. For more, turn to the Selby Record.

08/09/2022

Elijah Schipper from Fareway Stores in Harrisburg took the top prize at the annual "South Dakota Best Bagger" competition hosted by the South Dakota Retailers Association at the State Fair on Saturday, September 3.

Sponsored by Associated Wholesale Grocers and NW French & Associates, the annual Best Bagger Competition featured ten different contestants from across the state. The quickest hands in the grocery business went head-to-head during this exciting, fast-paced competition.

"The Best Bagger Competition is always great fun for everyone involved," said Retailers Association Exec. Dir. Nathan Sanderson. "We had some impressive contestants, a rowdy crowd this year, and we can't wait to cheer on Elijah at the National competition in February."

All contestants bagged identical grocery orders and were judged on speed, bag building technique, uniform bag weight, and personal attitude and appearance.

Schipper was the South Dakota Best Bagger Competition winner. He received $200 cash and an expenses-paid trip to compete at the National Grocers Association's National Competition in Las Vegas, N.V. for a chance to win $10,000. Mary Peters from Buche Foods in Wagner took home second place and $150, and defending champion Natasha Artz from Fair City Foods in Huron was awarded $100 and third place.

Expressing excitement in his win, Schipper quotes, "It was a great competition. I had fun with all the people and looking forward to going to Nationals!"

Watch for the annual Best Bagger Competition at the 2023 South Dakota State Fair.

In the photo, South Dakota Retailers Association Executive Director Nathan Sanderson awards Elijah Schipper with the first-place prize. (L-R) Sanderson, Schipper.

08/09/2022

Don't forget, the 13th Annual Gumbo Gopher 5K has been set for Saturday, Sept. 10 in Lowry. Sign-in is at 9 a.m., while the race starts at Luke Perman’s mailbox at 9:30 a.m. In between, the kids’ races start at 9 a.m. by Lowry Pilgrim Community Church.

08/09/2022

A statewide poll conducted in July shows support for legalizing recreational ma*****na in SD waned in the past two years and also appears to indicate that a referendum on legalization in November could fail. This is different than the vote two years ago. Turn to the Selby Record.

08/09/2022

William C. Blanchard House in AberdeenWilliam C. Blanchard House in Aberdeen has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The National Register is the official federal list of properties identified as important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, and culture. The State Historic Preservation Office of the State Historical Society works in conjunction with the National Park Service, which oversees the National Register program, to list these properties.
"South Dakota has a very rich history and culture ranging from prehistoric Indian villages and homesteader cabins to unique businesses and richly detailed historic neighborhoods – which are all wonderful testaments to our state," said Ted M. Spencer, State Historic Preservation Officer and director of the State Historic Preservation Office.
Blanchard House was built circa 1913 and is significant for its architecture as a Craftsman styled foursquare dwelling. The house has many stylistic features for both styles on the interior and exterior. The Craftsman style of architecture was popular throughout the country from 1905 to 1930 and is the most dominant architectural style for the house. On the exterior of the house, features include a full-width porch, multiple-paned windows, exposed decorative rafter tails, and unenclosed overhanging eaves. The interior boasts the style by its frequent use of natural materials which can be found in the wood flooring and wood trim. The custom fireplaces in the house are also a hallmark of this style. Some features of the house that exemplify the foursquare style include the general cubic shape, full width porch, two stories, presence of a dormer, the hipped roof, and grouped windows.
The name of this house comes from a man named William C. Blanchard who was born in 1885 in Perry, Mich. In 1906 he moved to Aberdeen and worked for several years as a cashier at First State Saving Bank. In 1911 he took up a position as manager of the Aberdeen Light and Power Company until 1927. The same year he started construction on his house, 1913, he also married Blanch Coleman. They had three children.

08/09/2022

Eight South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper recruits officially graduate this Friday, Sept. 9, during a ceremony in the State Capitol Rotunda.

Graduation ceremonies for Class 67 start at 10 a.m. South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo is the keynote speaker. The ceremony will be livestreamed on the Highway Patrol's page.

"This graduation ceremony is the culmination of a process that took about a year starting with the recruits applying to the Highway Patrol and then being accepted," said Col. Rick Miller, superintendent of the state Highway Patrol. "They have worked hard to get here. They all have shown a great desire to serve and protect the public."

Class 67 recruits and their duty stations are:

*** Jason Abbitt – Northern Hills B
*** Andrew Correll – Pierre
*** Vernon Gebers – Sioux Falls
*** Seth Ireland – Mitchell
*** Terrell Janis – Badlands
*** Kyle Maciejewski – Rapid City B
*** Jordan Rentschler – Sioux Falls
*** Mychal Rydeen – Webster

Some of the new troopers were already certified law enforcement officers and have been working in the field on their own since this spring. The other recruits are just finishing their training and will receive their new Highway Patrol vehicles after Friday's graduation.

The Highway Patrol is an agency of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

08/09/2022

100 YEARS AGO: $275 reward for the capture—dead or alive—of robbers of Mina bank. Added to that is $200 offered by the state association, Edmunds county banks offer $250 for the capture of any persons robbing any bank in that county. For more LOOKING BACK, read the Selby Record.

07/09/2022

Because of early deadlines, the football game between Herreid-Selby Area and Lemmon-McIntosh could not be published in this week's Selby Record. That doesn't mean we weren't there to see this exciting game. Here is a photo drop of pictures from that 60-6 win.

07/09/2022

A television public service ad campaign series, rooted in South Dakota’s healthy soil, has been nominated for an Upper Midwest Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts (SDACD) announced today.

The “Where Good Things Grow” TV PSA campaign is designed to educate consumers about our living and life-giving soil. It also highlights the on-going work of a new generation of South Dakota farmers and ranchers who are breathing new life into this critical environmental and economic resource by farming in ways that protect the soil ecosystem and promote biodiversity above and below ground. It is produced by SDACD, assisted by a Cooperative Conservation Grant from USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Dakota.

The 30- and 60-second television PSAs were filmed in South Dakota, featuring both urban residents and actual farm and ranch families who are producing food and fiber in ways that improve the health and function of our soil. The ads are narrated by SD native, Tom Steever, who was raised on his family’s farm near Sioux Falls.

“We’re obviously honored the spots have been nominated for the regional Emmy award and we’re also very thankful that three key South Dakota television stations have helped us get the word out about the critical role soil health plays in the quality of South Dakotans’ lives, environment and futures,” SDACD Executive Director Angela Ehlers said.

According to Ehlers, Rapid City television stations KNBN and KCLO, along with Sioux Falls Dakota News Now stations KSFY and KDLT, have aired the spots a combined 2,000-plus times since the campaign’s rollout in January.

Ehlers said these stations will be honored for their support and partnership at SDACD’s annual conference later this month in Oacoma.

Other state conservation partners involved in promoting soil health-improving regenerative farming and ranching practices, and assisting producers in that effort, include the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition and the South Dakota Grasslands Coalition, all of which are featured on the campaign’s website.

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