by jmason | Jan 16, 2026 | Health
The South Dakota Department of Health has announced four additional flu deaths, marking a concerning progression in the state’s current flu season. This brings the season’s total to six as of January 14. With 5,270 flu cases and 333 hospitalizations reported...
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....
