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SD officials urge caution in dealing with vendors
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- State officials say South Dakotans should use caution when dealing with out-of-state vendors who are selling products or services.
• The state Revenue Department says many vendors are legitimate, but people should make sure vendors are reputable before doing business with them.
• The department says before hiring someone to provide repair or construction services, people should get a written price quote, ask for local references, get a permanent address and phone number, and make sure the contractor has insurance.
• The department says that before buying fruit, magazine subscriptions and other products, people should ask about warranties and get something in writing with the company's name, address and phone number.
• Buyers also should verify that vendors have a valid state sales tax or contractor's excise tax license.
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State's annual Free Fishing Weekend begins Friday
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Anglers can fish without a license this coming weekend during South Dakota's annual Free Fishing Weekend.
• Fishing regulations and limits remain applicable.
• The state Game, Fish and Parks Department says all state parks and recreation areas also are offering free entrance from Friday through Sunday. Camping fees still apply.
• A number of parks of state parks will be hosting special events to kick off the camping season.
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Brokaw, Thune among guests at Neuharth memorial
• VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) -- NBC'S Tom Brokaw, U.S. Sen. John Thune and University of South Dakota president James Abbott will be among the colleagues and friends paying tribute to USA Today founder Al Neuharth during a memorial service Friday.
• The service will be held at the University of South Dakota at 10 a.m. and feature remarks from Neuharth's family and friends. Neuharth died at his Cocoa (Continued on page 17)
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