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Dakotas rank among top 5 beer-drinking states
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- The Dakotas like their beer.
• The Beer Institute trade organization that represents the industry says North Dakotans drink the highest amount per person and South Dakota ranks number four nationwide in beer consumption.
• The Rapid City Journal (http://bit.ly/1b7r1pS ) reports that works out to nearly 46 gallons of beer annually for every North Dakotan 21 year old and over and just under 39 gallons for every South Dakotan of a legal drinking age. Montana ranked third, with 41 gallons of beer per person.
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Officials encouraging SDCHIP sign-ups
• WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) -- State officials will be in Watertown Tuesday evening to encourage parents to register their kids in a comprehensive child identification program.
• The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. CDT as part of the National Night Out promotion.
• SDCHIP generates packages of various identifying items of children for parents or guardians. The information includes dental impressions, a DNA cheek swab, a digital still photo, fingerprints and a video image interview.
• The South Dakota Child Identification Program is part of MASONICHIP, an initiative of the Masons.
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SD Rock and Roll Hall seeks nominees
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association is looking for people who have impacted the state's music scene during the past 50 years.
• The association is accepting nominees for induction into the 2014 Hall of Fame as well as a lifetime achievement award. Nominees can include bands, musicians, ballrooms, DJs or radio stations.
• Chairman Don Fritz says the inductions provide a fun way to honor contributions to the music scene in South Dakota. He says the state is full of talent.
• The deadline for nominations is Aug. 23, and nominations for consideration (Continued on page 17)
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