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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in South Dakota increases from Q1 to Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for South Dakota in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $331,419, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota receives $9.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 26 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $327,314 in South Dakota for Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,314, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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CDC 2024 Measles Update: South Dakota's case count rises as of week ending Sept. 14

By C. F. Stockton | Sep 15, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 7.

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VA provides 26.3% fewer home purchase loans in South Dakota in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 13, 2024

There were 177 VA home purchases in South Dakota in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $58.7 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Small business optimism declines in August amid rising inflation concerns

By Rushmore State News | Sep 11, 2024

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index has experienced a decline of 2.5 points in August, landing at 91.2 and negating gains seen in July.

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Small business optimism falls amid rising uncertainty and inflation concerns

By Rushmore State News | Sep 11, 2024

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.5 points in August, reaching 91.2 and undoing the gains made in July.

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South Dakota ranks 47th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 10, 2024

South Dakota ranked 47th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 251 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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2024: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Sept. 7

By C. F. Stockton | Sep 8, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 31.

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South Dakota ranked 31st in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Sep 7, 2024

With $327,314 in home loans issued, South Dakota ranked 31st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: South Dakota one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Rushmore State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” South Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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NFIB reports persistent job openings amid rising labor quality concerns

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report indicates that 40% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, a two-point increase from July.

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NFIB highlights ongoing labor issues for small businesses across the country

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

NFIB's August jobs report revealed that 40% of small business owners reported job vacancies that remained unfilled in August, a rise of two points from the previous month.

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Number of VA loans issued in South Dakota increased by 6.8% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Rushmore State News | Sep 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 251 home loans in South Dakota, totaling $82.2 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Aug. 31

By C. F. Stockton | Sep 1, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 24.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Rushmore State News | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 26 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in South Dakota during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to two loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In South Dakota, 624 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Rushmore State News | Aug 31, 2024

South Dakota registered 624 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA home loan amount in South Dakota increases in Q2

By Rushmore State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in South Dakota during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $327,314, a 1.6% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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South Dakota sees inflation increase as of July 2024

By Rushmore State News | Aug 27, 2024

As of July 2024, South Dakota experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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2024: Measles cases in South Dakota up as of week ending Aug. 24

By C. F. Stockton | Aug 25, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 17.