Regional News Formatted Poetically

Prism Center welcoming Sioux Falls residents to new community space 
(SDPB | by C.J. Keene)

A first-of-its-kind community center             has opened its doors 
in Sioux Falls.

The Prism Center in Sioux Falls 
is a welcoming community space 
provided by the Transformation Project, 
a local LGBQT+ support network.
…
It’s not just community space though. 
                                         It’s also a place to find assistance.
…“We’re really excited for the possibilities of what we can offer.”

Williams said it’s the kind of place South Dakota is short on.

“The space is absolutely beautiful, 
and just feels so warm and welcoming," 
Williams said. 
"I think that’s something the community needs 
right now. It’s very much – tensions are high – 
with the way legislators have targeted the queer 
community in South Dakota.”




Pillen Chastised For Comment About Reporter's Heritage
(KIOS, by Associated Press)

Advocates and Nebraska lawmakers 
are defending a reporter after Gov. 
Jim Pillen said her story about 
environmental concerns at his farms 
wasn’t worth discussing because the 
reporter was from “communist China.” 

                                                                       The 
Asian American Journalists Association, the
Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific 
American Caucus and 
                                       some 
                                                 state lawmakers 
have condemned Pillen and 
                                                  demanded 
that he 
                          apologize…

Pillen’s staff 
has not responded 
to emails or 
phone messages 
seeking comment.



Nebraska college volleyball match sets women's sport attendance record
(BBC | reporter undisclosed)

A crowd of 92,003 
                         fans watched Nebraska beat Omaha 
                                                   at their Memorial Stadium, 
eclipsing the
                         91,648 who saw 
                                                   Barcelona play Wolfsburg in a  
                         2022 Women's Champions 
League match at the Nou Camp.

"It's incredible," 
                         Nebraska middle blocker 
Andi Jackson told ESPN.
                         "Everyone was trying 
                                                  to stay locked in, 
but we were so excited. 

                         I'm grateful to 
                                                  be a part of it."
…