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Groton Daily Independent
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 ~ Vol. 25 - No. 053 ~ 15 of 45
Standing Rock Chairman Dave Archambault says construction of the water treatment plant, the new water intake and miles of pipe ensures “safe, clean and reliable drinking water” for tribal members.
Bureau of Reclamation area manager Arden Freitag says the project will stabilize the water supply for communities on the northern part of the reservation. The project replaces an intake that failed in 2003 and an aging water treatment plant.
A public valve-turning to celebrate the pipeline’s completion is scheduled Thursday in Fort Yates.
Rain oods streets in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Heavy rain ooded streets and a city park and caused some road closures in Sioux Falls.
The National Weather Service says up to 6 inches of rain fell on the south side of Sioux Falls before ending Monday afternoon. The north side of Sioux Falls saw a couple of inches of rain.
The rain caused several intersections in Sioux Falls to close because of ooding. Spencer Park on the city’s south side also was ooded.
While the rain has ended, city of cials cautioned drivers that missing manhole covers and debris may still be on roadways.
BC-SD-FBH--South Dakota Prep Polls,0456 South Dakota Prep Polls
By The Associated Press
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Prep Media football poll for the week of Aug. 21 is listed below, ranking the top- ve teams and listing the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previ- ous poll. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. (The poll in the 11AAA, 11AA and 11A classes was unchanged from the preseason edition.):<
Class 11AAA Rank-School;FPV;Rcd;TP;Pvs
1. Sioux Falls Washington;(26);0-0;130;1 2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt;-;0-0;90;2
3. Sioux Falls O’Gorman;-;0-0;74;3
4. Brandon Valley;-;0-0;63;4
5. Aberdeen Central;-;0-0;13;5
Others receiving votes: SF Lincoln 11, RC Stevens 6, Watertown 3.< Class 11AA
Rank-School;FPV;Rcd;TP;Pvs
1. Harrisburg;(21);0-0;125;1
2. Mitchell;(5);0-0;89;2 3. Huron;-;0-0;70;3
4. Yankton;-;0-0;60;4 5. Pierre;-;0-0;19;5
Others receiving votes: Spear sh 13, Huron 10, Brookings 2, Sturgis 2.< Class 11A
Rank-School;FPV;Rcd;TP;Pvs
1. Madison;(20);0-0;117;1
2. West Central;(4);0-0;84;2 3. Tea Area;(1);0-0;69;4