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• The fire started by a vehicle Friday afternoon near Edgemont has grown to 4,200 acres and is about 30 percent contained.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A new state law allows military veterans to have their South Dakota drivers' licenses identify them as veterans.
• The law that took effect Sunday gives honorably discharged veterans the option of adding the word "veteran" to the front of their drivers' licenses. The designation will make it easier for them to verify their status as veterans.
• Veterans can add the designation to their drivers' licenses by visiting any drivers' license office. They must present their DD-214 document, which shows their honor

able discharge status from active duty, or present a certificate signed by a county or tribal veterans service officer.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Millions of dollars in grants and loans will go to several towns, communities and associations in South Dakota for projects related to drinking water, wastewater and recycling.
• Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced that the state Board of Water and Natural Resources approved more than $45 million projects during its recent board meeting in Pierre.
• The $45 million total includes nearly $2.8 million in grants and $42.2 million in loans.
• The grants and loans awarded are administered through the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
• In a statement, Daugaard said the grants and loans will result in better drinking water, improved wastewater and better protection of the environment.
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• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Two Sioux Falls men have been named to top positions of the Civil Air Patrol's South Dakota Wing.
• John Seten is assuming command of the 300-plus member wing. The 49-year-old Seten is a 14-year member of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.

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