- Last ditch effort to save taxidermy falls short. A petition drive to refer the City Council's decision to send the Delbridge Museum taxidermy collection to Notre Dame fell short, as announced in a Facebook post Thursday night. Because the petition didn't get enough signatures in the 20-day time period to refer a council decision to a public vote, the council decision stands. More background here.
- Lallycooler announces full lineup. The inaugural Lallycooler Music Festival announced its full lineup this week, including Redferrin, TLC, Uncle Kracker, Kory and the Fireflies and more (not to mention headliners Sam Hunt and Pitbull). See the full lineup and snag tickets here.
- Zoo hits first fundraising goal. The Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium this week announced it has hit a milestone in fundraising for a future aquarium and other big improvements to the zoo campus. The organization's Chamber Appeals campaign hit its goal of $1.3 million and is now looking to hit $2 million before the end of the month. Learn more about the campaign here.
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Three things from Pierre
- 'Librarians in handcuffs' bill advances. Lawmakers this week advanced a bill that would criminally punish librarians, university employees, museum workers and others who allow children to view material that the state defines as "obscene" or harmful to minors. Searchlight has some background here, but since that story, the bill has progressed through both the full House and the Senate Judiciary Committee. That means there's one more vote before it heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law.
- Guns on campus. A bill that would allow certain people to concealed carry handguns on college campuses is headed to Gov. Larry Rhoden's desk. South Dakota Searchlight has more.
- Up in the air. There's still some hope for state help in funding an addition to the Sioux Falls airport, but right now the funding amount is $100 with only a week to go in the legislative session. The Dakota Scout has more.
