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News from August 2022

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18 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 31, 2022

There were 18 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 45.5% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 31, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 13.5% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Attorney General Mark Vargo announces settlement of Medicaid kick-back suit

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2022

South Dakota Attorney General Mark Vargo announced today that South Dakota has joined 34 other states in settling allegations of kickbacks paid to referring providers against Essilor International, Essilor of America Inc., Essilor Laboratories of America Inc., and Essilor Instruments USA (Essilor), headquartered in Dallas. Essilor manufactures, markets, and distributes optical lenses and equipment used to produce optical lenses.

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34 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 30, 2022

There were 34 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 41.7% increase over the previous week.

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End of life: South Dakota deaths during week ending Aug. 13 did not exceed death expectancy

By Rushmore State News | Aug 30, 2022

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Eligible families may apply for free or reduced-price meal programs for school year 2022-23

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

Child and Adult Nutrition Services in the South Dakota Department of Education announces income eligibility guidelines for free milk and free and reduced-price meals.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending August 13?

By Rushmore State News | Aug 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.

2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Tax Revenue Finishes at $1.54 Million

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2022

The Department of Revenue’s tax collections at the 2022 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are currently at $1,544,471.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Dakota during week ending Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 30, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 13.5% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Local Government Bridge Project Recipients Announced for Federal Bridge Program

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

The South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded funding for 12 local bridge projects through the federal bridge program totaling approximately $6.8 million at the Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, meeting in Pierre.

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11 people die in South Dakota from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2022

There were 11 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

Gov. Noem Pledges to Keep Elections Free and Fair

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem sent a letter to the South Dakota State Legislature, thanking them for their continued emphasis on free and fair elections in South Dakota.

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Week of August 13: 32 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 32 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 13.

South Dakota’s Welcome Centers Upgraded to Provide Wireless Internet and More Offerings for Visitors

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Tourism is providing more amenities, including free access to wireless internet, at Interstate Welcome Centers.

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22 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2022

There were 22 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 29.7% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Week ending August 13 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 13.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in South Dakota during week Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2022

South Dakota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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14 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2022

There were 14 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 18.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota from kidney disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Dakota during week ending Aug. 13

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending Aug. 13, making up less than 13.5% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.