KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell served as outside transactional and regulatory counsel to Marshfield Clinic Health System in a merger with Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States. As a result, the combined system will serve patients and communities across the upper Midwest, including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 31 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Results of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) were released earlier today. Known as the Nation's Report Card, NAEP is a nationwide assessment of reading and math administered to students in 4th and 8th grades across the United States every two years. Scores indicate that students in South Dakota outperformed the national average in 8th grade rea more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Larry Rhoden announced Tony Venhuizen as his selection for the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. "Tony is a problem solver for the people of South Dakota," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "He is never shy to show leadership and take on challenging issues. He may know more about South Dakota's history than anyone I've ever met. And he uses that knowledge to help s more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Tony Venhuizen was confirmed as the 40th Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota. Pursuant to Article 4 Section 6 of the South Dakota Constitution, he was sworn in on the floor of the South Dakota State Senate. "It will be such an honor to serve as presiding officer in this Senate that means so much to me and my family," said Lieutenant Governor Venhuizen. "I am ready to get to w more PR