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South Dakota Mines India Club hosts “Festival of Colors” event for students and the community
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The South Dakota Mines campus received a vibrant dose of culture over the Easter weekend as the school’s India Club hosted its annual Holi celebration.
Holi, coequally known as the “Festival of Colors,” traditionally marks the arrival of spring and signifies the start of a new year in many Indian cultures. Although Holi itself occurred back on March 13 th through the 14 th, the South Dakota Mines India Club held their event a little later this year. Organizers said the timing allowed students to focus more on completing their dissertations and theses, before joining the festivities.
“Most of the cultures, like, they have their own calendar year and Holi is like the start of each calendar year of each culture back in India,” said Varun Pushpa, president of the India Club, “So we celebrate with colors, like, just showing, you know, it doesn’t matter what color, what race, what culture, what caste, we’re all the same. It’s just like that.”
Participants were encouraged to wear white clothing specifically for the event. Attendees then threw brightly colored powders at each other, transforming the white attire into a walking masterpiece symbolizing the vibrancy of spring and the coming together of the community.
The India Club plays a key role in the cultural life at South Dakota Mines beyond the springtime Holi event. The student group also has a big hand in organizing the university’s annual Cultural Expo and puts on the popular campus Diwali dinner and show in November. To know when these and other events will happen, head to the South Dakota Mines website at
www.sdsmt.edu/news/releases/
Per grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from South Dakota Mines. He found his passion for weather reporting by the impact it has on the community, both in how people work and how it brings people together through severe weather preparation. He also has a passion for preventing health issues with Air Quality Index awareness. Per can be found enjoying outdoor activities in the Black Hills when the weather allows.
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- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Brad Nelson with South Dakota Parks and Recreation was recognized by Bish’s RV in collaboration with Jayco’s Campers “Hometown Hero” program, where community members can be nominated for the impact they’ve made.
“I volunteer for veterans’ outdoor therapy. We strongly believe that there is a healing power in nature and being outdoors. So we provide fully funded outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, camping. Which makes sense with the camper. It just makes big differences in their lives,” said Brad Nelson, Park Manager, Rock Point Recreation.
“I think it’s very important because of the things we are at Bish’s RV, our inventory is to design and build memories. And when somebody goes above and beyond, does a great job, and they’re able to build memories, it’s good for everybody and the community,” said Teague Williams, General Manager, Bish’s RV.
Nelson says the RV won’t be used for himself. Instead, he’ll use it to help military veterans get outdoors and enjoy nature.
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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
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Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 1 drawing
16-21-27-41-61, Mega Ball: 24
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 1 drawing
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Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
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