High School Football: Hard times continue for Scoopers Sep 19, 2009
Sturgis football coach Rod Richardson said Sioux Falls Washington is an explosive team that can score from anywhere on the field ... Chris McMartin found the end zone from 5 yards out as Sioux Falls led 21-0 ... The Scoopers will travel to Sioux Falls next Friday to face defending state champion Lincoln. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
High School Football: Can't catch all the breaks Sep 19, 2009
Unfortunately for Rapid City Central, that s exactly what happened Friday night at O Harra Stadium as Sioux Falls Lincoln rallied for a 20-14 Greater Dakota Conference football win ... We did some things against a Sioux Falls school tonight that we haven t done before, a disappointed Pikula said after the game ... The Cobblers travel to Sioux Falls to take on No. 1-ranked Washington next week while Lincoln will be at home to take on Sturgis. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Lady Dogs carry 3-3 softball record Sep 18, 2009
On Sept. 26-27, the junior varsity team will play in the state tournament at Sherman Park in Sioux Falls ... On Oct. 2-3, the varsity team will head to Sioux Falls for the state tournament at Sherman Park. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
AMR boosts flights at O'Hare Sep 18, 2009
Dayton, Ohio; Fargo, N.D.; Sioux Falls and Rapid City, S.D.; Jacksonville, Fla. and Lexington, Ky. (Crain's Chicago Business)
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Hot Springs battles back to down Newell Sep 11, 2009
St. Thomas More will travel to Brookings on Monday to play the host Bobcats, Sioux Falls Washington and Milbank. On Tuesday, the Cavs are in Madison to face Madison and Vermillion. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
9/8/2009, 12:43am WHS athletes hit the road Sep 9, 2009
The only home events on tap this week include the Watertowns varsity boys and girls soccer matches tonight (Tuesday) against Sioux Falls Washington at the ANZASoccer Complex; the Watertown High School volleyball team hosting Yankton on Friday in the Civic Arena and the Watertowns varsity girls fastpitch softball team hosting Mitchell in a doubleheader Sunday at Koch Complex ... Watertown beat Sioux Falls Lincoln in a home dual 5-4; split two matches (losing 8-1 to Sioux Falls OGorman... (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Highway Patrol steps up alert for drunk drivers for holiday Sep 7, 2009
Companies in Alcester, Britton, Brookings, Huron, Lead, Mitchell, Pierre, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Watertown and Yankton are partnering with the state in its crackdown on drunk driving by including a brief memo with their employees' next pay stubs, reminding them that missing work because of a driving under the influence arrest is not an acceptable excuse. "On a personal level, we care about our employees. On a professional level, employees are our biggest asset," said Paul Muth, of Muth... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Recreational trail to Rushmore being studied Sep 6, 2009
Much remains to be done before the recreational trail connecting Mount Rushmore and the George S. Mickelson Trail could see its first set of footprints or tire tracks. Its impact on the environment in the Black Hills National Forest would have to be studied, and there's the question of finding financing for a project with an unknown price tag. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Douglas' experience prevails over Sturgis Sep 4, 2009
Douglas travels to Hot Springs Tuesday for a 7:15 p.m. Black Hills Conference tilt with the Lady Bison while Sturgis (1-3 overall) is off until next Friday when it travels to Sioux Falls for a Greater Dakota Conference match with Sioux Falls Lincoln. Edgemont 3, Sioux County, Neb. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Iowa judge moves trial for plant managers to S.D. Sep 2, 2009
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U.S. 131 crash investigation continues, injured driver released from hospital Sep 2, 2009
CHARLEVOIX Charlevoix County Sheriff s office officials are awaiting toxicology tests results and other information before they close their investigation into a traffic crash in which a Petoskey man was seriously injured Thursday. For example, I am positive that calling me a repub is fightin words, you little inconsequential gnat. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cobblers take down Sturgis for first victory Sep 2, 2009
Central (1-2 and 1-0), is off until Sept.11-12 when they play in the GDC Tournament in Sioux Falls. Rapid Reply. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Dance falls out of step Aug 31, 2009
Jay Davis of Sioux Falls said the 2009 state polka and music festival he orchestrated in June in Sioux Falls will be his last. "Not enough dancers," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wind Farms Can Be A Headache For Forecasters Aug 28, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (August 27, 2009)--Wind farms have been blamed for disrupting the lives of birds, bats and, most recently, the land-bound sage grouse, and it turns out the massive spinning blades on towers can appear on Doppler radar as a violent storm or even a tornado. The Associated Press reported Thursday the phenomenon has affected several National Weather Service radar sites in different parts the country. (KWTX.com, TX)
Secretary of VA visits Fort Meade Aug 27, 2009
It was the first stop on a two-day trip that will take Shinseki and the South Dakota Democrats to the VA system in Sioux Falls today ... Johnson and Herseth Sandlin invited Shinseki to South Dakota to see the VA facilities in Fort Meade and Sioux Falls. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
New vendors at fair bring exotic pets, bees, hand waxing Aug 25, 2009
Ryan Tschetter, who represents the Sioux Falls sales office of the Brookings-based company, said he had sold one playground set and had a lot of interest from people thinking about buying a set for their kids next spring. The playground area is getting plenty of use from kids using the swings and climbing on the equipment. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Snail being studied in S.D. for possible protection Aug 24, 2009
Any restrictions would apply in the nine states where the Frigid ambersnail has been found: South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Consultants hired by the U.S. Forest Service to look for rare snails in the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota found the ambersnail at a dozen sites in Custer, Pennington and Lawrence counties in a study that was limited by financing, said Kerry Burns, wildlife biologist for the Forest Service in... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Town hall meeting to examine health-care reform Aug 24, 2009
South Dakotans for Health Care Solution held six public forums on health care, including two in Rapid City, two in Sioux Falls and one each in Kyle and Sturgis. Yet they received little notice or coverage, she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Central States Fair expects strong showing despite economy Aug 21, 2009
In Sioux Falls, the Sioux Empire Fair wrapped up Sunday and attendance seemed solid overall despite rain all day Saturday, Aug. 15, said Ron Wieman, chairman of the Sioux Empire Fair Association. "All in all, we feel we had one of the better-attended fairs in recent years," he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Benefit rummage and bake sale set for Dylan Roberts Aug 18, 2009
He is undergoing chemotherapy at Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls and will undergo surgery to remove part of his leg Aug. 25 in Rochester, Minn. All proceeds will pay for medical bills and travel expenses. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
D-League schedule has new, unbalanced look Aug 14, 2009
For example, the Dakota Wizards - who have been assigned to the Eastern Conference - will play their oldest and fiercest rival, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, eight times ... "... We don't mind being in the East, because we'll still be playing the most games against Sioux Falls and Iowa." ... n Even though the Wizards play Sioux Falls eight times, they will be done with the Skyforce by Feb. 20, their 32nd game of a 50-game slate. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
DSU to face conference changes Aug 14, 2009
The University of Sioux Falls, a current member of the GPAC, has been accepted into NCAA D-II or may join the NSIC.. Not being a faith-based school (all current colleges/universities in the GPAC are) hurts DSU's chances of joining the GPAC. The GPAC includes Dakota Wesleyan University, Briar Cliff, Mount Marty College and Northwestern College (Orange City, Iowa). (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Obituaries for Friday, August 7, 2009 Aug 7, 2009
Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Denver, Colo. receiving many promotions and recognitions in his career, including Marketing Manager of the Year. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Two local youths play at Kids Golf World Championship Aug 6, 2009
"Last year it was really cool -- and hot. I think I can do better than last year, but just being down there is fun," said Landon, who shot a 31 on the back nine at Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls in a SDGA Junior Golf competition earlier this season. Preston agrees that the North Carolina golfing competition will be exciting. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
'Fallen Heroes' project keeps memories alive Aug 6, 2009
Each light blue banner, made by a Sioux Falls company, bears a photo of a soldier, his birthdate and hometown, the unit he served with, and when and where he died. The banners will initially be displayed in the South Dakota State Capitol Rotunda. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jean Janssen Aug 5, 2009
and Daryl (Joan) Janssen, Sioux Falls S.D.; her brother, Verle Jucht, Renner, S.D.; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Harvey Wollman, Sioux Falls; and sister-in-law, Ladeen (Martin) Guericke, Las Vegas, Nev. her grandchildren: Steve (Cathy), Michael and David (Amber) Ratzlaff, Josh (Becky), Andrew, and Mark Janssen and Rebekah "Bekah" Finch; and great-grandchildren: Justin, Jonah, Jacob and Grayson. (Freeman Courier, SD)
'Tour De Revs' Aug 4, 2009
The pastors will be riding to Storm Lake from Sioux Falls, SD. Although they aren't riding every mile between stops, Schlack says their goal is to ride 60 miles every day ... " Schlak says Soltow has been their 'taskmaster,' during the trip. "He tells us how hard we have to work and in most cases tells us we're not working hard enough," says Schlak with a chuckle. Pastor Twedt held a record in the 880 yard run in high school which still stands, has participated in numerous 100 mile bicycle... (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
7/31/2009, 9:25pm Have gun, should travel Aug 1, 2009
The announcement of the merger between Sanford Health of Sioux Falls and MeritCare of Fargo caught some people by surprise, but large-scale mergers of hospitals have been taking place for some time. According to Health Care Mhly magazine, 55 to 60 mergers occur every year among the nations roughly 5,000 hospitals. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Huntimer's passion for sports benefits DSU Jul 31, 2009
He and his Sioux Falls Association for the Deaf softball team placed second this year in the Midwest Regional tournament and landed in the championship game for the fifth time in the last six years. In August, his softball team will travel to Florida to participate in the national softball tournament. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
SDSU: Athletic director to bring SDSU 'out west' Jul 29, 2009
The Sioux Falls market is a big one and Rapid City with the population and the grads we have there is a great one, Sell said. Playing games out there is a great way to connect. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
USD women set 2009-10 schedule Jul 28, 2009
Nov. 15 Wisconsin Green Bay (Sioux Falls Arena) ... Jan. 25 University of Sioux Falls (Vermillion). (Sioux City Journal, IO)
4-2 board discusses $6,900,670 Jul 15, 2009
Information was distributed concerning the ASB/SASD convention August 6 and 7 in Sioux Falls. The minutes of the past month's meeting were approved as presented as well as acknowledging minutes from the South Central Cooperative Advisory Board. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
REGION ROUNDUP: Coyote football team to face Illinois State in 2011 Jul 15, 2009
and Shane Murphy of Sioux Falls, will join Waltner of Sioux Falls, and Mahon of West Des Moines, Iowa, in the induction ceremony of the Class of 2009. USD will also recognize the 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 men s basketball teams which earned back-to-back trips to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight as part of the Hall of Fame s Special Achievements recognition. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bicycle and baseball could equal book Jul 9, 2009
"For instance, I went backwards to get to Sioux City because I didn't realize that they had baseball till I was past there. I went back there the next day and then took a detour to get to Sioux Falls for a game. If I can get a game I will go there.". Sambur also was able to watch the College World Series in Omaha, but he also explained that he missed some great baseball experiences in some towns due to teams being out of town. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Former Spearfish lawmaker, wife donate $1 million to BHSU Jul 1, 2009
50,000 from David Mickelson, Class of 94, and Valerie Mickelson, Sioux Falls, along with his mother Linda Mickelson Graham, his brother Mark Mickelson, his sister Amy Brecht, and their families, to establish the Mickelson Family Athletic Endowment. David was a member of the Yellow Jacket football team. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Referee completes unique odyssey Jun 28, 2009
Four years later, retired and with more time on his hands, Montague contacted Duncan and arranged his first trip to Rapid City though he had worked a South Dakota tournament in Sioux Falls a few years back. I arrived on Wednesday and since then have driven the Custer Wildlife Loop, the Needles Highway, saw the Badlands and been to Mount Rushmore, said Montague who hopes to continue his soccer journey across America as long as his health will allow. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Hytrek: Hartington teens ready to run in Australia Jun 27, 2009
Lammers will attend the University of Sioux Falls. He said he'll probably go out for track there. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Science plunges to a depth of 8,000ft Jun 25, 2009
SIOUX FALLS (SOUTH DAKOTA): Far below the Black Hills of South Dakota, crews are building the worlds deepest underground science lab at a depth equivalent to more than six Empire State buildings a place uniquely suited to scientists quest for mysterious particles known as dark matter. Scientists, politicians and other officials gathered for a groundbreaking of sorts at a lab 4,850 foot below the surface of an old gold mine that was once the site of Nobel Prize-winning physics research. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Hospitals offer 24/7 relief from heat, humidity Jun 23, 2009
Jeff Chapman, a weather service meteorologist in Sioux Falls, said his office may issue a heat advisory today if the area data warrant one as the hot, humid weather works northward. Karen Lumphfrey, a registered nurse with the Siouxland District Health Department, advises people whose homes are too warm for comfort to go to the mall, the public library or a family member's air-conditioned home for the hottest part of the day, if possible. (Sioux City Journal)
Capitol Notebook: First Capitol not easy to find10:05 pm | (No comments posted.) Jun 20, 2009
Among them were placing a reform school in Plankinton and a school for the deaf in Sioux Falls, and agreeing to normal schools - which became state colleges and then university campuses - in Madison, Spearfish and Springfield. Just two years earlier, Ordway had vetoed the territorial Legislatures attempts to create normal schools at Madison, Spearfish, Springfield, Alexandria and Watertown. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
St. Michael's Hospital Avera Jun 17, 2009
Dr. Foley has described the staff at St. Michael's Infusion Therapy as high quality who are second to none, including those in Sioux Falls. He appreciates not having to travel each time, especially in the winter, and prefers the private setting at St. Michael's. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Then & Now: Jim York Jun 16, 2009
JY: I had not been to Canada, and for a minor league team of that stature, in that league, and comparing it to some of the other teams Sioux Falls, Aberdeen Winnipeg was great - a great city. I think at that time it had 500,000 or 600,000 people. (Kansas City, TheInsiders.com)
Lourdes to Host Mass of Welcome for Archbishop Jun 16, 2009
He previously served as bishop of Sioux Falls, S.D., from 1994 to 2005. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Storm even through four: Devils Lake splits another doubleheader, Gutschmidt, Kleinknecht hit first home runs Jun 4, 2009
Both are doubleheaders and start at 5:30 p.m. Devils Lake takes a long road trip to Sioux Falls, SD the following weekend for the Milt Simmons Tournament. (For a copy of this Sports Story see the Wednesday, June 3 issue of the Devils Lake Journal) 06/03/09. (Devils Lake Daily Journal, ND)
Peters plans 1,000-mile ride for Make A Wish May 29, 2009
Peters plans to start in Madison, head north until he is 15 miles past Fargo, N.D., turn back south to Sioux Falls, then travel to Kadoka and back ... Donations for the ride can be sent to Peters (505 N. Antelope, Madison, S.D., 57042); to the Make A Wish Foundation of South Dakota (1400 W. 17th St., Sioux Falls, S.D., 57104); or by going to www. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Obama on the Move Tour May 28, 2009
Stops will be made in: Austin and Fort Worth, Texas; Springfield, Branson and St. Louis, Missouri; Springfield and Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Mount Rushmore; and Deadwood. The bust will have overnight stays in Austin, Fort Worth, Branson, St. Louis, Springfield, Chicago, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Mount Rushmore. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Say goodbye, S.D., to rest-stop hellos (988) May 26, 2009
Posted: Monday, May 25, 2009 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The state Department of Transportation will no longer allow nonprofit groups to host events at interstate rest stops. Some groups like the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau would have one or two "welcome" events each year, such as during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Goodbye to rest stop hellos (2251) May 25, 2009
SIOUX FALLS The state Department of Transportation will no longer allow nonprofit groups to host events at interstate rest stops ... A state that's dependent on tourism should continue the practice, said Teri Ellis Schmidt, executive director of the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau ... The Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau held one or two "welcome" events for out-of-state visitors each summer. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Energy prices bounce back May 19, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Energy prices resumed their climb into summer driving season Monday, a show of confidence that Americans will overlook dismal economic news as they head out on their Memorial Day weekend trips. Benchmark crude for June delivery jumped $2. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tornado hunters roam the Plains May 19, 2009
Martin reports for the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader. Posted. (USA Today -- Tech)
Vinnie Jones on trial May 15, 2009
Jones (44) was hospitalized after he was hit in the face with a beer mug during a December bar brawl which broke out after he tried to join a game of pool in the small town of Sioux Falls, South Dakota ... A Sioux Falls police officer told jurors Jones was arrested because he admitted he did not feel immediately threatened by Barrera but instead punched him for heckling and taunting him over his accent. (iAfrica.com)
Lancaster plans shakeup for X's season opener May 14, 2009
Brandon Jones' two-run homer accounted for the only scoring for Sioux City against a second-year Grand Prairie team that lost to Sioux Falls in last year's league championship series ... The X's, swept three games to none by Sioux Falls in last year's North Division playoffs, are hopeful of making another post-season bid. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Rapid City CVB gears up for summer tourism season May 13, 2009
The ads will be featured in print, TV, radio and online and run in the key markets of Colorado, Minnesota, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Sioux Falls. Also, the VisitRapidCity. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Corrections secretary deals with site opposition May 11, 2009
"If an inmate is from Rapid City, and they do their jobs at work-release sites in Sioux Falls, then move back to Rapid City on parole, they're at a distinct disadvantage," he said. "I think doing a better job of transitioning people back to their communities sets the stage for a successful parole.". (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oil gives back some gains May 6, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Oil prices retreated from five-month highs Tuesday, a day before the U.S. government is expected to report that crude storage levels have reached a new 19-year high. Benchmark crude for June delivery fell 63 cents (U.S.) to settle at $53. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Oil climbs above $54 a barrel May 5, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Signs of increasing energy demand in China, the world's second largest consumer, pushed oil above $54 (U.S.) a barrel Monday, but concerns over the state of the economic recovery and the spread of the swine flu continue to hold prices in check. Benchmark crude for June delivery gained $1. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Nepotism charges among criticism of conductor search (2678) May 4, 2009
Typically, guest conductors are paid for audition concerts, according to Tom Bennett, chief executive officer of the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra in Sioux Falls ... Jack Knowles said comparing a small community orchestra that operates on a budget of about 160,000 per year with a professional symphony s search process, or even with Sioux Falls, was misleading ... Bennett of Sioux Falls suggested a well-advertised job search would yield many qualified applicants, plenty of whom would be willing... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
As flu scare shuts schools, are officials going too far? May 1, 2009
At Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, S.D., one of the state's largest, parishioners will be told they may avoid shaking hands during the "passing of the peace" ritual if they are concerned about the spread of swine flu, said the Rev. Leslie Svendsen ... Times, Trevor Hughes, Fort Collins Coloradoan; Tim Evans and Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star; Mark Krzos, The (Fort Myers) News-Press; Ginger Rough, Dennis Wagner, Maria Polletta and Sean Holstege, The Arizona Republic; Clay Carey,... (USA Today)
Travel theTrail of Public Enemy Number One Apr 30, 2009
Crews filmed two famous Dillinger robberies here, with a downtown bank/office building standing in for the Security National Bank and Trust in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Oshkosh's Masonic Temple standing in for the American Bank and Trust Co. in Racine, Wis. The actual bank in Racine, now the Racine Museum of Art, features "The Scene of the Crime: Warrington Colescott Depicts Dillinger," May 24-Sept. (Fox News)
ALUMNI REPORT: Bucking the norm: Valley Center's Buck branched out with his college choice (22) Apr 29, 2009
-- Andrew Jenkins (Valley Center), Damian Kardas (Oceanside), James Borges (Fallbrook), Cody Burgener (Fallbrook) and Patrick McGuire (Oceanside) all played at the University of Sioux Falls this season ... Sioux Falls is coached by former Valley Center teammates Matt Guiliano and Kyle Thompson. (North County Times)
X's add Texas exhibitions to season-opening road trip Apr 28, 2009
"We're allowed to bring 28 players into camp and we've got 13 pitchers and 15 position players set to report,'' said Lancaster, who led his team to a 24-7 mark over their final 31 games to post a 31-17 second-half ledger.The X's, who were just 21-27 in the first half, went 52-44 overall before being swept in a disappointing first-round playoff series with the Sioux Falls Canaries. The Canaries also defeated Grand Prairie three games to one in the league finals."The one thing we wanted was more... (Sioux City Journal)
Eugene A. Frahm (704) Apr 28, 2009
Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bonnie Frahm; a son, Douglas Frahm and wife, Susan of Sioux City; three daughters, Lisa McCauley of Sioux City, Teresa Granata and husband, Layne of San Antonio, Texas, and Amy Rohlk and husband, Brian of Holstein, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald Frahm and wife, Rita of Ida Grove, Iowa, and Dan Frahm and wife, Linda of Sioux City; and two sisters, Leora Eppling and husband, Jerry of Le Mars, Iowa, and Leola Gansko and husband, Larry of Sioux... (Sioux City Journal)
Local Airline Thrives in Bad Economy Apr 16, 2009
Then they looked for cities without much competition like Sioux Falls, South Dakota, or Grand Island, Nebraska. "They have been doing it in the larger cities in the United States. We are doing basically the same thing except we are targeting smaller cities that have been ignored by the rest of the industry," Levy said. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Pothole problem punishes city drivers Apr 16, 2009
Ellis knows about those, having worked for the city of Sioux Falls before coming to Rapid City ... In Sioux Falls, where pothole repair is an annual priority with potentially painful political implications for city officials, street crews have more resources and repair options ... Sioux Falls has its own asphalt plant and a special machine designed to repair potholes quickly. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Oil falls on IEA demand forecast Apr 14, 2009
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Oil prices settled just above $50 (U.S.) a barrel Monday, recovering from earlier lows as traders continued to look to the equity markets for signs the economy is set to recover. Benchmark crude for May delivery dropped $1. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
