• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- Rapid City police are looking for a woman who allegedly stole items from a department store and left behind her wallet with identification in it.
• Authorities say a male security guard at Gordmans tried to stop the woman on Wednesday but was assaulted by a man who was with her. The security guard used pepper spray on the man, but he and the woman got away.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakotans are being asked to consider soil and water conservation next week as part of a stewardship event declared by Gov. Dennis Daugaard.
• The theme for the week is "Dig Deeper: Mysteries in the Soil." It draws attention to the fungi, protozoa, earthworms, bacteria and other microorganisms in the earth.
• Bill Smith says those elements support life as we know it. Smith is a program administrator with the state's Department of Agriculture.
• In his proclamation establishing the event, Daugaard says few understand soil and most take it for granted.
• A mobile app called "soilweb" can teach curious stewards about the soil in their area.
• The campaign is part of an effort by the National Association of Conservation Districts.
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• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Authorities say a woman and a girl suspected of robbing a store at a Sioux Falls gas station this week turned themselves in.
• The Argus Leader reports that 19-year-old Kelli Schlotterback and a 17-year-old girl turned themselves in to authorities in connection with the robbery of the store at the Cubby's station.
• Schlotterback appeared in court Thursday on charges of first-degree robbery, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The robbery charge is punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Her bond was set at $10,000.

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