Rushmore State News

There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up 7.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 3

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 3, making up less than 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

2020: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in South Dakota?

The eighth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in South Dakota was paid by Prairie Lakes Health Care System, Inc., according to Non-Profit Light.

“Farewell to the Senate (Executive Calendar)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 8

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Farewell to the Senate (Executive Calendar)” on Dec. 8.

Christmas Wreaths for Veterans Buried at the State Veterans Cemetery

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs, in partnership with the Midwest Honor Flight and Wreaths Across America, will host a wreath laying ceremony on Saturday, December 17.

School districts receive $3M in Innovative Equipment Grants

Seventeen South Dakota school districts will receive over $3 million in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Innovative Equipment Grants to implement emerging technology and modern equipment in CTE programs.

Dec. 8 “History Talks” presentation on Mathis murders

For December, the South Dakota State Historical Society’s virtual “History Talks” author speaker series features veteran journalist and former state legislator Noel Hamiel and his new book, “South Dakota’s Mathis Murders: Horror in the Heartland.”

Sturgis Driver Licensing Exam Station Changes Days of Operations

Effective Friday, Dec. 2, the South Dakota Driver Licensing exam station in Sturgis will be open on Fridays instead of Thursdays.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 3

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 3, making up less than 6.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Seventh highest salary for a not-for-profit executive in South Dakota in 2020 is $1,224,706

The seventh highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in South Dakota was paid by Avera Health, according to Non-Profit Light.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up less than 7.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

39 people in 75-84 age group in South Dakota are estimated to have died during week ending November 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 39 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 26.

Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 10, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up less than 7.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

CDC estimates 21 people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota died during week ending November 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 21 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 26.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in South Dakota during week Nov. 26

South Dakota's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

South Dakota: Which not-for-profit executives earned the highest salaries in 2020?

The sixth highest not-for-profit executive’s highest salary in South Dakota was paid by Avera Queen of Peace, according to Non-Profit Light.

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

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 10, 2022, making up less than 7.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

36 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 3

There were 36 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending Dec. 3, making up 22.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Dakota during week ending Dec. 10, 2022