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Black Hawk Mine Collapse Class Action Moves Forward Following Key State Supreme Court Ruling

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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RAPID CITY, S.D., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A class-action lawsuit on behalf of Hideaway Hills residents whose homes have been rendered worthless by unstable underground soil and an abandoned mine is moving forward thanks to a ruling by the South Dakota Supreme Court.

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  • On Nov. 18, the court rejected the State of South Dakota's petition asking for the right to file an intermediate appeal of the certification of class action, which was issued in September.
  • The ruling clears the way for every homeowner in the Black Hawk, South Dakota-area neighborhood to receive official notice of the class certification in the coming days.
  • "This ruling shuts the door on any more delay tactics by the state, and we are ready to move forward," said Kathy Barrow, a partner at the Fox Rothschild law firm.
  • In September, Fox Rothschild attorneys won class certification after presenting findings from geological experts about the imminent dangers throughout the neighborhood.

Henkel expands Brandon facility to support EV and electronics manufacturing

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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BRANDON, S.D., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Henkel, a global leader of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and leading manufacturer of well-known consumer brands, broke ground on a 35,000 square foot expansion of its production facility in Brandon, South Dakota. The expanded facility will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and allow Henkel to increase production of thermal interface materials used to manufacture high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EV).

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  • The expanded facility will bring state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities and allow Henkel to increase production of thermal interface materials used to manufacture high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EV).
  • We're thankful for the ongoing support and partnership from the City of Brandon, Brandon Development Foundation, and the State of South Dakota as we pursue our strategy of purposeful growth."
  • Henkel's Brandon facility manufactures thermal interface material adhesives under the leading brands Loctite and Bergquist*, which are used in the electronics and automotive industry, with a specific focus on next generation electric car capabilities and components.
  • The company's facility in Brandon was built in 2009, covers 36,000 square feet, and employs 120 employees.

SERVOS ANNOUNCED AS FIRST PARTNER TO CREATE PUBLIC SECTOR OFFERING BUILT ON SERVICENOW'S NEW PUBLIC SECTOR DIGITAL SERVICES PRODUCT

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Servos, a human-first, digital transformation consultancy, announced today they are the first partner to create a Public Sector offering, ServosGov, built on the newly-released ServiceNow Public Sector Digital Services product. The ServosGov offering will help governments provide citizens with consumer-grade experiences, allowing them to get answers, view personalized content and access chat support from any platform or device. As a part of the ServiceNow Partner Program, Servos has worked with multiple governments at the state, county, and municipal level to deliver an intuitive, automated framework for providing digital citizen services, ensuring that each implementation suits the unique needs of the governing body.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Servos, a human-first, digital transformation consultancy, announcedtoday they are the first partner to create a Public Sector offering, ServosGov, built on the newly-released ServiceNow Public Sector Digital Services product.
  • "ServiceNow's launch of Public Sector Digital Services shows the company's commitment to government digital transformation, and we are pleased to incorporate the additional functionality into the first-class services we deliver to governments," said Will Loving, CEO of Servos.
  • "Servos has a track record for helping our public sector customers successfully execute digital transformation, across a range of technology landscapes.
  • Servos also announced that their team will deliver the first completed implementation of Public Sector Digital Services for one of the largest counties in the US, due to go live later this year.

U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE Grant Will Enable Significant Infrastructure Upgrades on Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant of $22 million for the South Dakota Freight Capacity Expansion Project, which will complete upgrades to 163 miles of main line on the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc. (RCP&E), from Fort Pierre to Rapid City.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant of $22 million for the South Dakota Freight Capacity Expansion Project, which will complete upgrades to 163 miles of main line on the Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc. (RCP&E), from Fort Pierre to Rapid City.
  • South Dakota is focused on critical infrastructure to drive future growth and economic development, and this project will do that for all of western South Dakota, said Governor Kristi Noem.
  • Together with the $20 million appropriated by the state to this project, this funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation will support a project that will benefit South Dakota for generations.
  • Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc. (RCP&E) was established by Genesee & Wyoming Inc., in 2014.

Mine Collapse Lawsuit Seeks Class-Action Status, Justice for All Hideaway Hills Homeowners

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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In addition, there is no way to remediate just one home in the neighborhood, and any solution must address the entire neighborhood.

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  • In addition, there is no way to remediate just one home in the neighborhood, and any solution must address the entire neighborhood.
  • The lawsuit asks that the state pay each household the full value for their homes.
  • Even if correction were possible, it's not certain that repairs would successfully ensure the ongoing safety of the neighborhood.
  • If granted, class certification will allow every Hideaway Hills homeowner to potentially obtain financial relief from the state of South Dakota, which owned and operated gypsum mines in the area for decades.

South Dakota Recognizes Clean Energy Week 2021

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2021 .

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the state in conjunction with National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2021 .
  • "Thank you, Governor Noem for recognizing the important role that clean energy plays in addressing South Dakota's economic and energy needs through your Clean Energy Week proclamation," said Heather Reams, chair of NCEW and executive director of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES).
  • "The State of South Dakota supports an all-inclusive energy portfolio because affordable energy is the backbone of a strong economy," said Governor Noem in her proclamation.
  • National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment.