lum. • The biotechnology degree combines several different fields of study like genetics, molecular biology and cell biology and links them to applications in fields like chemical engineering and information technology. •
Crews battle fire near Edgemont
• EDGEMONT, S.D. (AP) -- Residents of five homes near Edgemont have been told they might have to evacuate because of a forest fire. • The White Draw Fire started Friday afternoon when a recreational vehicle with mechanical trouble pulled to the side of the road and ignited some dry grass. • KELO-TV reports (http://bit.ly/N7MSkk ) low humidity and rising winds caused ground crews to have difficulty in controlling the fire, which had grown to 2,000 acres by Saturday afternoon. • Firefighters also are battling the blaze with helicopters and an air tanker. • Authorities warned drivers to be cautious on U.S. Highway 18 because of smoke in the area. • Meanwhile, authorities reported that the Dakota Fire southwest of Rapid City has been 100 percent contained after burning 348 acres. Crews continued to mop up and monitor the area Saturday. •
SD city of Lead cancels fireworks display
• LEAD, S.D. (AP) -- The city of Lead has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks display due to high fire danger in the Black Hills. • City administrator Mike Stahl says the last time Lead canceled its fireworks display was a decade ago during the Grizzly Gulch Fire that hit the area. • Stahl tells the Black Hills Pioneer (http://bit.ly/KTu5fg ) most of the fireworks go (Continued on page 23)
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