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A Wilmot Wake-up
S.D. The asshole who killed Ron Johnson, a corrections officer in Sioux Falls, said he deserves to die for what he did. The judge agreed and today ordered capital punishment. Both he and Attorney General Marty Jackley disagreed with the … Continue reading
A Wilmot Wake-up
S.D. An interesting bill is headed to the S.D. Senate after passing through the House. HB 1132 would legally prohibit any “business or other public or private employer” from saying, “No,” to an employee or visitor who wanted to keep … Continue reading
A Wilmot Wake-up
[This is the first post in a new daily series here at ThePegLeg.com. These Wilmot Wake-ups will feature short bursts of information from news sources in the Upper Midwest region and elsewhere. The name "Wilmot" comes from our faux-muse, Wilmot … Continue reading
Congressional opinions during the blackout
(St. Cloud, Minn)—During a day of online protest, U.S. Congressional representatives from South Dakota and Minnesota have taken varying positions on widely contested legislation regarding online piracy and the dynamic nature of the Internet. Three area co-sponsors of the PROTECT … Continue reading
Far Out, Man: “Pretend Friends”
The idea of online, virtual intelligence as a close companion neither seems like a novelty or a resort for the desperate: it seems normal. Far out, man. Continue reading
Oakwood Launch Party Preview
Each year, South Dakota State creative writers and graphic artists collaborate to produce Oakwood Literary Journal – a collection of the best amateur writers and designers on the campus. Next Saturday (April 2, 7 P.M. ) several select Oakwood contributors … Continue reading
Jami Lynn > Introversion
A peg-legged guest previews an upcoming CD-release show at The Pheasant. Clark interviewed the performer, Jami Lynn, and she’s swell, like the author of this piece. Go. Continue reading
Ipso’s Hunch: Fresh Produce Promotes Local Art
Fresh Produce has a lot going on, always. In fact, the Sioux Falls based advertising agency, art gallery, and graphic/audio/video/cyber-production studio lives up to Ted Heeren’s (a.k.a. Flowerman, need a refresher?) stated goal: “I hope to produce a staggering amount … Continue reading
Check It: Mike’s Coffee Shop
Mike’s Coffee Shop and Gaming Emporium opened last November, and owner Mike Sourile hasn’t looked back once, except perhaps to think, “Man, I wish I had a location on Main Street.” Mike’s is located on 3rd Ave., just a block … Continue reading
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