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Crews install LBNF conveyor system above US-85

August 3, 2020
Conveyor is the “most visible” milestone for Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility pre-excavation work
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Section of US Hwy 18 named for South Dakota Nobel Laureate

July 27, 2020
Memorial Highway designated in honor of Canton, South Dakota, native Dr. Ernest O. Lawrence
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SHERLOC goes to Mars

July 27, 2020
The mystery of ancient life on Mars calls for inter-planetary detective work
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Sanford Lab employees contribute to Special Olympics South Dakota fundraiser

July 20, 2020
Despite COVID-19 cancellation, the Northern Hills Polar Plunge raised thousands of dollars for Special Olympics South Dakota
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Sanford Lab welcomes Douglas Tiedt

July 20, 2020
From graduate student to post-doctoral researcher to research scientist
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Neutrino Day 2020

July 13, 2020
Neutrino Day makes its first-ever virtual appearance
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Neutrino Day is happening now! 

July 6, 2020
Sanford Lab's first-ever virtual, week-long Neutrino Day celebration is now LIVE
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Sanford Lab employees, researchers kick off 5,000 mile walking challenge

July 6, 2020
Walking initiative challenges employees to walk 5,000 cumulative miles—the distance from Lead, SD to CERN in Switzerland
Press Release

Neutrino Day: A Matter Mystery goes virtual

SURF transforms citywide science festival into a virtual six-day event that is available worldwide
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Celebrate our region's rich heritage during virtual Neutrino Day

June 29, 2020
Join Jeremy Red Eagle, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, to learn about Native American activities and more at Neutrino Day.