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First stratosphere attempt (Explorer I) results in torn balloon [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 71]

March 11 - Territorial Legislature signs appropriations bill for a new building, equipment and supplies in the amount of $23,000 of which $10,000 is for the Metallurgy building and the rest for other capital improvements [Session Laws 1887, Chapter 148] Prep Building (first on campus) with Metallurgy Building in back.

Connolly Hall completed at the cost of $195,000 Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 91]

Civil/Mechanical building completed [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 93]

WCAT radio ceases operation when FCC requires wattage raise from 100 to 250 watts, costs cause closure [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 95]

1885 March 17 - Territorial Governor Gilbert A. Pierce signs Council Bill #57 authorizing the new Dakota School of Mines [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 4-5 & 180-181 - Kramer, J. Howard. "Highlights of the History of Public Higher Education in South Dakota". 197?, pg 16] (Stymiest says 7th, Kramer says 17th)