September 22, 2003 - South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow waived his right to a preliminary hearing. He faces charges in a fatal traffic accident. Instead of the hearing, Bill Janklow will be formally charged Friday. The court papers were filed after Bill Janklow spoke to reporters today. It was his first news conference since the accident. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland was at the press conference. Janklow spoke slowly and deliberately and more than once was on the verge of breaking down.
September 18, 2003 - Economists say for South Dakota's largest city there hasn't been an economic recession. Yet. But there may be signs Sioux Falls is experiencing the beginning of one now. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports:
September 15, 2003 - There's a new effort to make South Dakota competitive in biotechnology. Many would say the state is about 20 years behind the times. But Governor Mike Rounds says whether it's agricultural products or medical breakthroughs he's ready to offer an office and financial assistance to companies willing to move. Unfortunately many bio-tech companies are either well established elsewhere or are still just someone's good idea. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports.
September 9, 2003 - Today's (Tuesday) rain was a relief to many in Sioux (SOO) Falls. For a few hours in the middle of the day, the skies turned grey and the smell of rain caught everyone's attention. Sioux (SOO) Falls is four and a half inches behind normal rainfall amounts for the summer. But today's precipitation may not be enough to lift lawn watering restriction. That's because the city's main source for drinking water is drying up. Mainstreet Radio's Cara (CARE-uh) Hetland (HET land) reports:
September 5, 2003 - Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland presents a profile of Bill Janklow's political career. He's been South Dakota’s attorney general, governor and now the state's sole U.S. representative. To some he's a hero: a champion for the underdog, and a great leader in the face of fires, floods and tornadoes. But to others he's a bully, who doesn't just beat his opponents, he obliterates them.
August 21, 2003 - A South Dakota state patrol accident report says Congressman Bill Janklow was traveling as much as 20 miles an hour over the speed limit when he ran a stop sign and collided with a motorcycle, killing the rider last weekend. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports from Sioux Falls.
August 19, 2003 - The funeral service for Randy Scott is scheduled for A prosecutor says South Dakota congressman Bill Janklow did not stop at a stop sign before his car was hit by a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider died in the Saturday crash in rural South Dakota. Janklow's son today (Tuesday) acknowledged his father's failure to obey a stop sign led to the fatal accident. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports from Sioux Falls:
August 19, 2003 - More information should be released today in the investigation of a crash involving South Dakota Congressman Bill Janklow. Janklow was driving the car that was struck by a motorcycle driven by a Minnesota man. 55 year old Randolph Scott died at the scene. Officials say blood samples were collected from both Janklow and Scott. Those results should be back today. Also authorities may release details about Scott's fatal injuries. The full accident report won't be finalized for a few days and then its release is up to the county attorney. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland has more from Sioux Falls.
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August 14, 2003 - For the last three days Missouri River levels have decreased by as much as a foot and a half. In July a federal judge ordered the change in level for the river in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri. The Army Corps of Engineers complied with the order just this week. Environmentalists call it a victory for endangered species. Mainstreet Radio's Cara Hetland reports: