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Western SD counties hit by storm seek federal help
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- Western South Dakota counties affected by last weekend's snowstorm are seeking help from the federal government.
• Commissioners in the counties of Pennington, Meade, Lawrence and Butte all have declared disasters, the first step toward getting federal assistance. Requests must first go through the governor. It is unclear how the federal government shutdown might affect the aid process.
• Pennington County Commission Chairman Lyndell Petersen said he is confident (Continued on page 38)
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