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Gov. Noem Blasts National Park Service for Denying Mount Rushmore Fireworks Permit

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2022

In a letter to the South Dakota Department of Tourism, the National Park Service (NPS) denied Governor Kristi Noem’s permit application for the 2022 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration.

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‘Cozy Quilts’ featured March 19 at Cultural Heritage Center Family Fun Saturday

By Press release submission | Mar 15, 2022

Visitors can pick up a project bag to create their own nine-patch quilt block ornament at home during the March 19 Family Fun Saturday Take-to-Make at the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.

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South Dakota Convention of States supporters remain 'determined' following last month's defeat in state legislature

By Karen Kidd | Mar 15, 2022

Last month's defeat in South Dakota of the Convention of States Resolution isn't the last the state will hear of the effort to amend the U.S. Constitution, a regional director for the movement told Rushmore State News.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Dakota during week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 15, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 47.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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CPS Staff Committed to Helping Children and Families

By Press release submission | Mar 15, 2022

Child Protection Services (CPS) staff have tough jobs, but also a passion for helping South Dakota children and families. During Child Welfare Professionals Month, that dedication to keeping children safe and families together is being recognized.

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Less than 10 people die in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 15, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Feb. 26, a decrease from the previous week.

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South Dakota Legislature ends session with support for small businesses

By Rushmore State News | Mar 15, 2022

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a prominent organization representing small businesses in South Dakota, expressed gratitude to the state legislature for concluding the 2022 session with favorable outcomes for small business...

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DANR Announces Additional Speakers and Tour Locations for the 2022 Governor’s Agricultural Summit

By Press release submission | Mar 14, 2022

The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is pleased to announce additional speakers and tour locations for the 2022 Governor’s Agricultural Summit (Ag Summit).

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SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed Box Culvert Replacement Project on U.S. Highway 14A East of Cheyenne Crossing

By Press release submission | Mar 14, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Monday, March 28, 2022, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. (MT) to inform area residents of the proposed box culvert replacement project on U.S. Highway 14A located .2 miles east of Cheyenne Crossing.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Dakota during week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 14, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 47.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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19 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 14, 2022

There were 19 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Feb. 26, a 45.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from diseases of the heart in South Dakota during week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 13, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Dakota in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 47.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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24 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 13, 2022

There were 24 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Feb. 26, a 7.7 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from cancer in South Dakota during week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 12, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cancer reported in South Dakota in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 47.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Week of February 19: 46 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Mar 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 46 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 19.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in South Dakota during week ending Feb. 26

By Rushmore State News | Mar 11, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 47.6 percent of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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VA provides 8.8% fewer home purchase loans in South Dakota in 1st quarter

By Rushmore State News | Mar 11, 2022

There were 383 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $118.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Public Open House Scheduled for Sioux Falls 41st Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Construction Project

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2022

he city of Sioux Falls, in conjunction with the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), will host a public open house on Thursday, March 17, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Empire Mall (5000 Empire Mall) to provide information on the construction of the 41st Street Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI).

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Land Owners Urged to Ensure Recently Burned Brush Piles are Extinguished

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2022

Landowners who have recently burned slash piles are being reminded to be vigilant in monitoring them to ensure that the piles have been completely extinguished.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in South Dakota declines from Q4 FY2021 to Q1 FY2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 11, 2022

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in South Dakota during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $219,073, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.