Rushmore State News

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Rounds Secures South Dakota Victories In Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA Passed By Committee

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, released the following statement on the committee’s passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). The FY24 NDAA overwhelmingly passed the committee with a vote of 24-1 and now awaits action from the full Senate.

Attorney General’s Office Raising Concern On Five Pending Child Murder Cases

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said his office is currently working on five child homicide cases.

26 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 26 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 24, a 23.5% decrease from the previous week.

34 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending June 17

There were 34 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 17, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Tax Holiday Goes into Effect July 1

The bill to give South Dakotans a tax holiday, HB 1137, will go into effect on July 1st.

Gov. Noem's Freedom Works Here Receives Over 1,300 Inquiries

Governor Noem’s “Freedom Works Here” national workforce recruitment campaign is already shattering expectations. In five days since the campaign’s launch, over 1,300 people have submitted applications to find career opportunities in South Dakota.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Dakota during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

ACRU’s West: South Dakota policy on affirmative action 'systematically racist'

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

South Dakota's policy of allowing affirmative action in areas such as public education and public employment reflects a philosophy that's "systematically racist," the executive director of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) said.

34 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending June 17

There were 34 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 17, making up 21.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

35 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending June 24

There were 35 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 24, a 2.9% increase over the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Dakota during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 24, making up less than 6.6% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Attorney General Jackley Warns of Pop-Up Computer Repair Scam

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 26, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans to be vigilant for a Pop-Up Computer Repair Scam that has been reported in the state.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in South Dakota during week ending June 24