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South Dakota: 23 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending September 10

By Rushmore State News | Sep 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 23 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending September 10.

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

By Rushmore State News | Sep 24, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 12.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 10

By Rushmore State News | Sep 23, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 12.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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

By Rushmore State News | Sep 23, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 12.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

Gov. Noem & Attorney General Vargo Praise Ruling on Head Start Vaccine Mandate

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Mark Vargo praised a Louisiana federal judge’s permanent injunction that blocked President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for the Head Start program. The injunction was issued earlier this week.

September is Kinship Appreciation and Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Sep 23, 2022

Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed September 2022 as Kinship Appreciation and Awareness Month in South Dakota.

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11 people die in South Dakota with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Sep 22, 2022

There were 11 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 10

By Rushmore State News | Sep 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 12.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

PUC commissioners ask Senators Rounds, Thune to oppose proposed electric transmission permitting reform legislation

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners have voiced their opposition to a portion of proposed federal legislation dealing with electric transmission permitting reform through formal letters sent to Sens. Mike Rounds and John Thune.

Strong Tax Collection Figures at 2022 South Dakota State Fair

By Press release submission | Sep 22, 2022

Tax collections from the 2022 South Dakota State Fair are at $243,026.83 according to figures released by the South Dakota Department of Revenue.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in South Dakota during week ending Sept. 10

By Rushmore State News | Sep 22, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 10, making up less than 12.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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

By Rushmore State News | Sep 21, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota in the week ending Sept. 3, making up less than 11.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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31 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Sep 21, 2022

There were 31 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 6.1% decrease from the previous week.

Lane Shift Planned for 20th Street Interchange Bridge Project on I-29 through Brookings

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says that the construction of the 20th Street Interchange Bridge Structure on Interstate 29 near Brookings is scheduled to move back to the east half of the structure for finish work on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

SDDOT Seeks Public Input for Proposed S.D. Highway 37 Reconstruction Project Near Huron

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will hold a public meeting open house on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to inform area residents of the proposed reconstruction project on S.D. Highway 37 from S.D. Highway 28 and south 12 miles.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in South Dakota during week ending September 3?

By Rushmore State News | Sep 20, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 69 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 3.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in South Dakota during week ending Sep. 3

By Rushmore State News | Sep 20, 2022

South Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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27 people die in South Dakota from cancer in week ending Sept. 17, 2022

By Rushmore State News | Sep 20, 2022

There were 27 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending Sept. 17, 2022, a 22.9% decrease from the previous week.

The South Dakota Board of Regents Reports Optimistic Enrollment Numbers

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

Fall headcount enrollment at South Dakota's six public universities is nearly 1 percent higher system-wide than the previous academic year, totaling 33,690 students. In addition, the South Dakota Board of Regents (BOR) welcomed 5,208 first-year students.

Bridge Demolition to Begin on 60th Street Bridge over Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls

By Press release submission | Sep 20, 2022

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says that bridge demolition will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, for the 60th Street Bridge over Interstate 229 just south of the Interstate 90/229 interchange.