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South Dakota ranks 41st highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,713 in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of South Dakota received an average of $10,713 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in the nation.

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South Dakota ranks 37th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 15.7% in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.7% of income in South Dakota—ranking it the 15th least dependent among U.S. states.

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NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising uncertainty

By Rushmore State News | Mar 12, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its Small Business Optimism Index for February, indicating a decline of 2.1 points to 100.7.

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Which type of South Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Rushmore State News | Mar 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted eight inspections at eight Food and Cosmetics companies from South Dakota in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: South Dakota's case count rises as of week ending March 8

By C. F. Stockton | Mar 11, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending March 1.

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Employers classified under the Information industry file 3 H-1B petitions in South Dakota throughout 2024

By Rushmore State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in South Dakota submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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South Dakota Lottery introduces mobile cashing for prizes up to $5,000

By Rushmore State News | Mar 10, 2025

The South Dakota Lottery has introduced a new feature allowing players to claim qualifying prizes through its mobile app.

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Lottery winners announced for February 28 to March 6

By Rushmore State News | Mar 7, 2025

Check out last week’s winners for prizes of $1,000 or more.

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Analysis: South Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Rushmore State News | Mar 6, 2025

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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CDC 2025 Measles Update: South Dakota's case count rises as of week ending March 1

By C. F. Stockton | Mar 4, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 22.

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2 H-1B petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in South Dakota in 2024

By Rushmore State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in South Dakota.

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South Dakota: Residents received $1.3 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.1% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $1,430 per capita to residents.

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South Dakota: Medicare dependency reached 3.9% in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.9% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $2,629 per capita to residents.

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South Dakota: Social Security made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.6% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $3,834 per capita to residents.

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South Dakota: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.9% of income in 2022

By Rushmore State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.9% of income in South Dakota, providing an average of $1,327 per capita to residents.

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South Dakota Lottery announces weekly winners for late February

By Rushmore State News | Feb 28, 2025

The South Dakota Lottery has announced the winners for the week of February 21 to February 27, 2025.

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South Dakota's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Feb. 22

By C. F. Stockton | Feb 25, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in South Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 15.

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South Dakota sees 3 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Public Administration industry during 2024

By Rushmore State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, three H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in South Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Tabor-Platte rail trail feasibility study meetings announced by SDDOT

By Rushmore State News | Feb 24, 2025

Public meetings have been scheduled to discuss the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail Feasibility Study.

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South Dakota suspends Lucky for Life sales due to system error

By Rushmore State News | Feb 23, 2025

Due to a system error, the South Dakota Lottery has temporarily suspended sales of the Lucky for Life game.