by jmason | Jan 1, 2026 | Health
MITCHELL, SD — The South Dakota Department of Health reports an unsettling start to the 2025-26 influenza season, as the first two flu-related deaths have occurred in Minnehaha County, spotlighting the need for increased public health vigilance across the state. Both...
by jmason | Jan 1, 2026 | Health
MITCHELL, SD — Attention is turning to South Dakota as the first two influenza-related deaths of the 2025-26 flu season are reported by the South Dakota Department of Health. Both individuals were residents of Minnehaha County, famous for its cultural and economic...
by jmason | Dec 30, 2025 | Health
In a state celebrated for its vast plains and the iconic Mount Rushmore, South Dakota faces a more sobering challenge—the high economic cost of excessive alcohol consumption, which significantly burdens its taxpayers. The state’s picturesque landscapes hide a...
by jmason | Dec 25, 2025 | Health
Sanford Health Revolutionizes Healthcare in South Dakota with New Orthopedic Tower Sanford Health, a cornerstone of medical innovation in South Dakota, is poised to set a new milestone with the opening of a state-of-the-art orthopedic hospital tower in Sioux Falls....
by jmason | Dec 22, 2025 | Health
South Dakota, with its vast prairies and rich agricultural heritage, stands at the forefront of veterinary science, thanks largely to the Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ADRDL). The ADRDL, integral to South Dakota’s efforts to maintain the...
