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SURF Foundation raises funds for STEM backpacks for South Dakota students

On Giving Tuesday, help the SURF Foundation deliver holiday STEM backpacks to more than 200 South Dakota students who lack basic school supplies for remote learning.
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Dedication ceremony honors the life of William “Jack” Stratton

November 23, 2020
The Stratton Station Dedication honored the life of long-time Sanford Lab and Homestake employee, William “Jack” Stratton
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Governor of South Dakota proclaims "William 'Jack' Stratton Day"

November 23, 2020
Governor Kristi Noem issued a proclamation on November 19, 2020, declaring the day "William 'Jack' Stratton Day"
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Upgrades to Ross Shaft include new cage, skips and rope replacement

November 19, 2020
Crews are working to outfit the shaft with new cage and skip conveyances and have replaced thousands of feet of hoist cables
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Black Hills Energy receives Sanford Lab’s CORES Award

November 16, 2020
Energy provider has a strong commitment to community and STEM education
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Sanford Lab invites public to Nobel Day celebration with Nobel Laureate Art McDonald

November 16, 2020
Deep Talks: Nobel Day includes a presentation from McDonald, a donor recognition and presentation of the CORES Award
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Sanford Lab to host public dedication of “Stratton Station”

November 9, 2020
Sanford Lab invites the public to a virtual dedication and naming of the Yates Ramp in honor of William "Jack" Stratton 
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Sanford Lab receives grant from SD Community Foundation

November 2, 2020
The grant will help transform K-12 STEM educational materials and professional development for teachers into virtual formats
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Investigate the science goals of DUNE at Sanford Lab’s Deep Talks

November 2, 2020
This November, join a team of scientists as they unpack the science goals of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment
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Sanford Lab community raises $4,000 for local breast cancer patients

November 2, 2020
Funds raised by the Sanford Underground Research Facility team support Lead-Deadwood Foundation for Health's "pink bubble"