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Thursday, September 11, 2025

News from October 2022

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Specialty Crop Sector in South Dakota Receives Grant Funding Support

By Press release submission | Oct 17, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) awarded five projects over $390,000 to enhance the competitiveness of South Dakota specialty crops around the state.

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Less than 10 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending Oct. 1

By Rushmore State News | Oct 16, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 90.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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10 people die in South Dakota from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 15, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Oct 16, 2022

There were 10 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Oct. 15, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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South Dakota deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending Sep. 24

By Rushmore State News | Oct 16, 2022

South Dakota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending Oct. 1

By Rushmore State News | Oct 15, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 90.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Dakota during week ending Oct. 1

By Rushmore State News | Oct 14, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 90.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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A Tradition for the Next Generation

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2022

I was fortunate enough to grow up in a family full of sportsmen and women.

Stroll Sioux Falls October Recruiting Event

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2022

The Department of Labor and Regulation Sioux Falls Job Service will host its second “Stroll Sioux Falls” recruiting and hiring event on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 811 E. 10th St.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Dakota during week ending Oct. 1

By Rushmore State News | Oct 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending Oct. 1, making up less than 90.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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NFIB endorses Senator John Thune for re-election in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Oct 13, 2022

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Senator John Thune for re-election to the United States Senate, representing South Dakota.

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Cassels selected as 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

Alyssa Cassels, the 5-12 band director in the Deuel School District, has been named the 2023 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Tiffany Sanderson made the announcement this evening at a banquet at the Drifters Event Center in Fort Pierre.

Tour De Yankton October Hiring Event

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2022

The next Tour De Yankton Jobs Hiring Event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (CDT).

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 24

By Rushmore State News | Oct 12, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 24, making up less than 10.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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South Dakota outperforms nation on ACT

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

PIERRE, S.D.

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Farm Stress: You don’t have to do it alone

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2022

PIERRE – Today is National Farmer’s Day and any South Dakota farmer or rancher will tell you that farm life can be demanding and stressful.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 24

By Rushmore State News | Oct 11, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 24, making up less than 10.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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End of life: South Dakota deaths during week ending Sep. 24 did not exceed death expectancy

By Rushmore State News | Oct 11, 2022

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Week of September 24: 71 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Oct 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 71 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 24.

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Four Individuals and Three Businesses Will Be Recognized with 2022 Governor's Awards

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

On Oct. 26 Gov. Kristi Noem will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of businesses, individuals with disabilities, and other South Dakotans who have worked to break down barriers to help those with disabilities find fulfilling employment.

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South Dakota schools recognized as 2022 National ESEA Distinguished Schools

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Education is pleased to announce that Lake Preston Elementary and Whitewood Elementary (Meade School District) have been named 2022 National ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) Distinguished Schools.