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Governor Noem Appoints Dr. Judy Dittman to Board of Regents

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 20, Governor Kristi Noem announced Dr. Judy Dittman’s appointment to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Dittman replaced Joan Wink, whose term recently expired.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in South Dakota during week ending June 17

By Rushmore State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 17, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Thune: Annual Defense Bill Must Address Shortfalls in Military Readiness

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of passing a strong National Defense Authorization Act in order to bolster national security, enhance shortfalls in military readiness, prioritize critical projects for the incoming B-21 mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base, and compete with the Chinese Communist Party.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in South Dakota during week ending June 17

By Rushmore State News | Jun 21, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in South Dakota in the week ending June 17, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in South Dakota.

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Attorney General Jackley To Chair National Attorney General Alliance Annual Meeting

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley will chair the annual meeting of the National Attorney General Alliance (AGA) being held June 19-22 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

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Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Representative Robert Joseph Burns

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 16, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Friday, June 23rd, 2023, in honor of former State Representative Robert Joseph Burns.

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

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 68 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 3.

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34 people die in South Dakota from heart disease in week ending June 17

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2023

There were 34 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 17, a 8.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Fifteen Students Graduate From 911 Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley recognizes the 15 students who graduated Friday from the 72nd session of the 911 Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course.

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Prioritizing Family Bonding

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

Nothing brings perspective to life like a newborn baby. Everything trivial and inconsequential fades into the background as you welcome a new tiny human into the world with a full heart and wide-open arms

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

By Rushmore State News | Jun 20, 2023

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

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Rep. Dusty Johnson: 'There are a lot of factors that make that supply chain pretty fragile’

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 20, 2023

During an episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson delved into the supply chain challenges facing the United States.

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

By Rushmore State News | Jun 19, 2023

There were 34 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in South Dakota during the week ending June 17, a 17.1% decrease from the previous week.

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Week of June 3: 43 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 19, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 43 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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Attorney General Jackley Encourages Recognition Of Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said his office is observing Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on June 15 (Thursday, June 15).

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Governor Noem Testifies Against Biden's Proposed BLM Rule

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 19, 2023

Fights for the Freedom of South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers

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Rep. Dusty Johnson on China: 'They just keep pushing the envelope'

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 18, 2023

During a visit to the Breaking Battlegrounds podcast hosted by Sam Stone, U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., a member of the House Select Committee on China, discussed reports that China may be working to establish a base in Cuba.

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Week ending June 3 could be deadliest for people in 65-74 age group in South Dakota

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending June 3.

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South Dakota deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending June 3

By Rushmore State News | Jun 18, 2023

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

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Two Defendants Sentenced to Prison For High-Speed Chase with Law Enforcement

By Rushmore State News Report | Jun 18, 2023

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that two defendants have been sentenced to prison after earlier pleading guilty to a high-speed chase that included shots being fired at law enforcement.