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With vaccine skepticism at a high, public trust in healthcare instructions has also taken a hit. However, many in the healthcare community want concerned families to slow down and consider the local connection to the practice.
State officials are holding public informational meetings in Watertown and Milbank to answer questions about the spread of emerald ash borer. The invasive insect was confirmed for the first time in both communities in recent weeks.
U.S. Attorney for South Dakota Alison Ramsdell is joining advocates in recognizing June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. The recognition aims to increase awareness of elder abuse and financial fraud because of elder abuse.
Organizations that serve low-income households are worried key safety-net programs will be significantly cut back if Congress passes the White House-backed reconciliation bill. SNAP faces a possible downsizing from the budget bill, and that could affect up to 75,000 households in South Dakota.
Although South Dakota is coming out of a heatwave, NWS officials say the summer season is just heating up.
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is confirming two black bear sightings in northeastern South Dakota.
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