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Michelle Andresen retires, leaving a legacy of safety at SURF

In June 2025, after 14 years at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), Michelle Andresen said farewell to her colleagues and began the next chapter of her life: retirement.

America’s Underground Lab celebrates annual Neutrino Day free, citywide science festival July 12th

Join SURF and the community of Lead for a full day of hands-on activities, live science stage performances, speakers, and live music.

Longtime employee of Homestake and SURF takes to the skies in Honor Flight

Ricky Allen, a Lead South Dakota resident who works at SURF, is among those who took part in the recent Midwest Honor Flight for veterans.

Local photographer captures physics history in the Black Hills

For more than two decades, amateur photographer Dale Carter has been capturing images of the physicists who come to the Black Hills.

SURF brings back ‘cleanup day’ tradition

The annual cleanup day, held at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), included trash removal and the addition of plants native to flower beds in the Black Hills town of Lead.

South Dakota Science and Technology Authority BOD Meeting June 26 in Lead

Chris Burger retires from SURF after leading “people-centric,” digital transformation of HR

“It has been an incredible honor to work at SURF. I’ve loved every minute,” Burger said.

The future of quantum might just be underground

Quantum sensors and quantum computers may benefit from a reduction in cosmic-ray muons offered in places like the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD.

SURF ERTs train as EMTs in continuous improvement efforts

SURF’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) are the first responders for all incidents that might occur above or below ground at the facility. The team now includes a majority of individuals who are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).