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A second South Dakotan is now hospitalized because of the swine flu. Multimedia This means across the state eight new cases have been reported in just a week including a case in brown county.

Gov. Mike Rounds says the decision by Sarah Palin to resign as Alaska governor is a surprise.

On the day Americans celebrate the land of the free, a Maine man wants governors to feel free to live off the land.

Health Care Debate by KDLT News Posted on 30 June 2009 With health care reform underway in congress, Senator Tim Johnson and Representative Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin turn to South Dakotans for help in the debate.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: NEW LAWS-STATE BUDGET South Dakota's new state budget takes effect PIERRE, S.D. South Dakota state government's $3.9 billion budget takes effect today.

South Dakotans who need help with food or paying their bills usually stop into their local health and human services office to see if they qualify for assistance.

Jury Finds White Clay Man Guilty of Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine and Marijuana on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation United States Attorney Marty J. Jackley announced that a man charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine appeared for trial on June 15-19, 2009, before US District Court Chief Judge Karen E. Schreier.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: UNEMPLOYMENT FUND SD businesses will pay unemployment surcharge PIERRE, S.D. State Labor Secretary Pam Roberts says South Dakota businesses will pay $36 million in surcharges next year to replenish the trust fund that pays benefits to unemployed workers.

State Labor Secretary Pam Roberts says South Dakota businesses will pay $36 million in surcharges next year to replenish the trust fund that pays benefits to unemployed workers.

Gov. Mike Rounds says the state Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $30.7 million in grants and loans for drinking water, wastewater, rural water and landfill projects.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: US-OBAMA-HEALTH CARE Obama: Doctor-choice is vital to health care plan WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says Americans will still be able to choose their doctors under the health care changes he is seeking.

Government records will be more open in South Dakota, Florida is cracking down on illicit prescription drug sales and downing a cold one at the corner bar will be easier in Utah.

News Release tadp@sdbor.edu Janelle Toman, Director of Information & Institutional Research janellet@sdbor.edu T: 605.773.3455 F: 605.773.5320 www.sdbor.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 25, 2009 PIERRE, S.D. An analysis of South Dakota high school students' college-going trends confirms the significant regional impact of the state's six ...

South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds says he and other governors told President Barack Obama that any health care changes must give states the flexibility to manage their own health programs without forcing them to spend a lot more money.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: UNDERGROUND SCIENCE Dedication held at Sanford lab LEAD, S.D. Governor Mike Rounds says the dedication of the Sanford underground science lab at the old Homestake gold mine in Lead is a great moment in the state's history.

South Dakota farmers got the moisture they were waiting for, but in some cases the rain came with serious consequences.

The Food Stamp Program in South Dakota will get a new name beginning July 1. The program will be known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program .

A new program will help first-time home buyers in South Dakota come up with a down payment and closing costs.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: MERITCARE-SANFORD ND's largest hospital talking with SD FARGO, N.D. North Dakota's largest hospital says it's talking with South Dakota-based Sanford Health about a possible merger.

Gov. Mike Rounds said he'll ask the National Science Foundation to cover an $11 million funding gap beginning in 2011 at the Sanford Underground Laboratory in Lead.