Murdo NewsLocal news for Murdo, SD continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Mni Wiconi gets $28 million for '08 construction- December 23, 2007 "The tribe then will have the flexibility to continue using groundwater or Missouri river water" By Steve Miller, Journal staff Wednesday, December 19, 2007 The Senate approved $28 million Tuesday night for continued construction of the giant Mni Wiconi water project, which should begin delivering treated ... via Rapid City Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/murdo-sd/2007/12/mni-wiconi-gets-28-million-for-08-construction?... Close a South Dakota university or go to Mars- December 21, 2007 "Hmmm. Let's see. Should we close a state university or launch a South Dakota manned mission to Mars Which mission would be easier" Click on the "comment" button. Include a valid e-mail address. Put your name -- real or "nick-" -- in the "name" box and include your hometown. via Rapid City Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/murdo-sd/2007/12/close-a-south-dakota-university-or-go-to-mars?f... Global warming likely to bring more "perfect storms"- December 20, 2007 "It also addresses an important question that the public would like to ask atmospheric scientists: what does an increase in greenhouse gases mean for me" Rising temperatures will set the stage for more severe storms--doubling the likelihood of such events in some places in the U.S. Conditions favorable to the development of severe thunderstorms--those that ... via Chemical and Engineering Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/murdo-sd/2007/12/global-warming-likely-to-bring-more-perfect-sto... Hospice House a comfort for terminally ill, families- December 4, 2007 "We can just make ourselves at home. The coffee pot's always on." By Heidi Bell Gease, Journal staff Monday, December 03, 2007 With its massive stone fireplace, comfortable chairs and lofted ceiling, the great room of the Rapid City Regional Hospital Auxiliary Hospice House ... via Rapid City Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/murdo-sd/2007/12/hospice-house-a-comfort-for-terminally-ill-fami... Thune: SD should be among top states producing wind energy- December 1, 2007 "We are the epicenter when it comes to wind. I think wind could be to South Dakota what oil has been to Texas." John Thune doesn't have to look any further than his hometown to find a classic description of just how windy it can be in South Dakota. via Rapid City Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/murdo-sd/2007/12/thune-sd-should-be-among-top-states-producing-w... |