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News from August 2022

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36 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 16, 2022

There were 36 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, a 12.2% decrease from the previous week.

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Excess deaths during week ending July 30 in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 16, 2022

South Dakota's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Heirloom Recipe Contest at SD State Fair

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

Fairgoers will have the chance to enter a favorite family recipe in the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance Family Heirloom Recipe Competition at the South Dakota State Fair in the Women’s Building on Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Leaders Recognized for their Service to South Dakota's Veterans

By Press release submission | Aug 16, 2022

County and tribal veterans’ service officers (CTVSO) and staff from the South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (SDDVA) were recognized for their dedication to serving veterans and veterans’ families at an awards program Monday, August 15, in Pierre.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending July 30?

By Rushmore State News | Aug 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 91 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending July 30.

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48 people in 75-84 age group in South Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending July 30

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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31 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 15, 2022

There were 31 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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Gov. Noem Releases Report from Department of Education on Critical Race Theory and Divisive Concepts

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem released a report from the Department of Education (DOE) detailing examples of Critical Race Theory and other divisive concepts in DOE policies, guidance, websites, trainings, content standards, or other materials.

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State Agencies Collaborate to Launch Broadband Service Provider Notification List

By Press release submission | Aug 15, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) recently launched an initiative to increase awareness and cooperation between state government and broadband service providers.

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Week ending July 30 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 14, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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10 people die in South Dakota from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 13, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Aug 14, 2022

There were 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Aug. 13, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week July 30 in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Aug 14, 2022

South Dakota's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending July 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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South Dakota: 25 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending July 30

By Rushmore State News | Aug 13, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending July 30.

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Fast Bikes, Fresh Air, & Freedom

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

For more than 80 years, late summer has brought thousands of motorcycles to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Bikers come from across the country – and around the world – to participate in the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Vantage Park Named Certified Site

By Press release submission | Aug 12, 2022

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) announced on Thursday, Aug. 11, that Vantage Business Park in Huron has been named a Certified Site in the category of Heavy Industrial.

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Rental vacancies in South Dakota down 0.3 percent from 2020 to 2021

By Rushmore State News | Aug 12, 2022

Rental vacancies in South Dakota were 8.7 percent in 2021, a decrease of 0.3 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report.

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The South Dakota State Fair Presents First Dakota Football at the Fair

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

The South Dakota State Fair and First Dakota National Bank are pleased to announce Football at the Fair, a new addition to the 2022 South Dakota State Fair.

Work to Begin at the Intersection of Omaha Street and Cambell Street in Rapid City

By Press release submission | Aug 11, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says work at the intersection of Omaha Street and Cambell Street in Rapid City is scheduled to begin on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022.

Seven students receive Hagen-Harvey scholarships

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

Seven students have received Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Memorial State scholarships.

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Labor Department Awards $140,000 to Expand Apprenticeships

By Press release submission | Aug 10, 2022

The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has awarded $140,000 to expand the number of Registered Apprenticeships Programs in South Dakota.