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- May. 22, 11:26 AM
  
  Engineering degree pays off for Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
  
  Despite first viewing scenes of the Copper Lounge building collapse on social media while at home that December day, Mike Murphy’s mind kicked into action. A captain for the Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Murphy was off-duty when he heard about the collapse.
- May. 22, 10:31 AM
  
  Prairie Repertory Theatre to open 47th season with 'Sister Act'
  
  Prairie Repertory Theatre is set to open its 47th season, consisting of “Sister Act,” “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” “Over the River and through the Woods” and “The Full Monty”
- May. 19, 10:09 AM
  
  The Pride to hold concert; travels to Washington, D.C.
  
  Washington, D.C., is a location familiar to Kevin Kessler and The Pride of Dakotas Marching Band. Kessler, the director of athletic bands at South Dakota State University, and The Pride will be making their third trip together to the nation’s capitol.

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- State Auction Sale
  
  May. 25, 2017 9:00 AM
  
  Located in the parking lot of 1207 Medary Avenue.
  
  The equipment and sale order can be found at the South Dakota Property Management website www.sdsurplusproperty.com.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Training Course
  
  Jun. 2, 2017 3:00 PM Student Wellness Center
  
  Training is held through the American Red Cross. Held in the Wellness Center Conference Room. Certification is good for two years. Blended learning course. Register online or at the Welcome desk. Students/Members: $45, Non-members: $65
- Summer Scholars Camp
  
  Jul. 9, 2017 12:00 AM
  
  The Fishback Summer Scholars Program will immerse talented, motivated high school students in a week of ‘college life’ at South Dakota State University.