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Winter Excavation
During January, safety concerns turn to avoiding frostbite and the dangers of snowdrifts and icy roads. But the dangers of damaging underground utility lines are an year round concern. Granted excavation slows during winter when the ground freezes, but it … Continue reading
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Beauty at its Best
South Dakota makes it look easy. What with the beautiful black hills, flora and wildlife. The wide open spaces and quiet terrain. The diversity. The people. But some things we simply cannot see; at least not right at first. Before … Continue reading
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The Best Things in Life are Free
It’s been a popular saying since appearing in a song in the 1927 Broadway musical Good News. “The best things in life are free Now that I’ve discovered What you mean to me The best things in life are free” … Continue reading
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Labor Day
Happy Labor Day! What started as a small idea to honor the working class, has since turned into a nationwide movement in which we pay tribute to the contributions that workers have made to our country. But where does Labor … Continue reading
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811 – PASS IT ALONG
Remember the ice bucket challenge a while back? People shot video of themselves getting doused with ice and ice water and then challenged someone else to do it. Money raised went to the ALS charity. (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis research) Now … Continue reading
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JAZZING IT UP!
Just when you need a little break from the mid-summer doldrums – it’s time for the Sioux Falls celebration of JazzFest 2018! This is the 27thyear for the big show, which runs this coming Friday—Saturday, July 20—21. The location is … Continue reading
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LET’S TALK INSURANCE
We’ve had a couple of weeks to think about this disturbing news – anthrax confirmed in a herd of South Dakota cattle. The animals in the herd were unvaccinated. While there is no law requiring annual anthrax vaccination, it is … Continue reading
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SOUTH DAKOTA BRAGGING RIGHTS
Have you ever been a tourist in your own state? As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and we celebrate our national independence, remember that South Dakota is due some celebrating of her own! At South Dakota 811, we’re proud … Continue reading
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LET’S BE CAREFUL DOWN THERE
At South Dakota 811, we view ourselves not only as a damage prevention organization, but also a public safety organization. Trench safety is a natural fit with underground facility damage – since much of the work done on buried facilities … Continue reading
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SUMMER’S HERE, DON’T GO DRY
Summer is rolling on through South Dakota. An Associated Press report says that just about all of the state’s corn and soybean crop is seeded in the ground, and just about all of the spring wheat crop is up. You … Continue reading
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