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had charged prospective employees $350 to $1,500.
• The Indonesian and Filipino workers were not paid overtime pay for work in excess of 40 hours, the government concluded.
• Greg Schjodt, CEO of resort operator Regency Hotel Management of Sioux Falls, said in 2012 that the company paid the fine out of respect for the employees, but that it made an honest error.
• Schjodt also said at that time that the company was not aware of the fee collection scheme.
• If convicted on the new conspiracy charges, the Kaubisches face up to 20 years in prison. They were released on bond.
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SD landowners can apply for help with pine beetles
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture will begin taking applications next week from landowners who want help in identifying trees infested by mountain pine beetles.
• Landowners can apply for the help between Aug. 19 and Sept. 13.
• Landowners who have their property surveyed will receive information on the location and number of infested trees, but it's up to landowners' to have infested trees treated.
• There is no guarantee the state will survey a landowner's property. Last year, the state was not able to service all requests because of the overwhelming number of applications.
• The surveying and marking service is provided for Black Hills landowners with parcels exceeding 10 acres. Landowners with smaller parcels may form groups with neighbors to meet the acreage requirement.
• Landowners can apply online at http://www.BeatTheBeetles.com
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Northern State fine arts renovation expanding
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Northern State University has upped its cost estimate for the renovation of its fine arts center by more than $4 million because fundraising efforts have gone better than expected.
• The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved the Aberdeen school's plan to renovate the main theatre stage, auditorium and lobby areas and build an addition to the Johnson Fine Arts Center at a cost of $12 million.
• The 2012 state Legislature approved the project at a cost of $7.75 million, but officials say private fundraising will be used to cover the difference and enhance the (Continued on page 17)
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