COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends pro-life students at the Supreme Court * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a 15-state friend-of-the-court brief to the Supreme Court supporting a high school student who was prohibited from expressing her pro-life views inside her school. "Deeply held beliefs don't stop when a student enters the doors of their school more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Avera Health has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing concerns about a proposed rule that may negatively impact the nursing workforce. The letter outlines how lowering borrowing caps for students pursuing key healthcare degrees could exacerbate existing shortages in the nursing field and other allied health professions. In the letter, Avera Health emphasizes the pressing challenges faced by the healthcare system, particularly the s more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Becker's names Sanford a top place to work in health care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -For the fourth year in a row, Becker's Healthcare has named Sanford Health one of the top places to work in health care. According to Becker's, the 165 health systems and companies included on this list are setting the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace in 2026. These organi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Coalition for Alzheimer's Legislation and Leadership, Huron, South Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the inclusion of post-baccalaureate nursing degrees, specifically Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), in the regulatory definition of "professional" degrees. The organization emphasizes that incorporating these degrees into the definition is crucial for d more ST

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Sorensen Fights for Corn Growers and Lower Gas Prices with the Sale of Year-Round E-15 * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) introduced an amendment to the farm bill that would permit the year-round, nationwide sale of E-15. This change in policy would expand access to markets for corn farmers, increase demand by over 2 billion bushels per year, and add a low- more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Delta Dental of South Dakota has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services voicing support for the agency's proposed 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters. This proposal includes a key change that prohibits the inclusion of adult dental benefits in medical Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) as an essential health benefit (EHB). According to the organization, this proposed rule aligns better with the original intent of the Afford more ST

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District was down slightly since the previous report. Employment declined slightly and labor demand was mostly unchanged. Prices increased modestly and wage growth was moderate. Consumer spending fell, construction activity was moderately lower, and manufacturing decreased at a moderate pace. Agricultural conditions  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 6 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Rhoden Administration Heightens Security Monitoring and Cyber Vigilance Following Events in Iran * PIERRE, S.D. - In the wake of the recent events in Iran, Governor Larry Rhoden, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS), the South Dakota National Guard (SDNG), and the entire State of South Dakota are actively coordinating with our military and intelligence partners to identi more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 7 -- The South Dakota Department of Education issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Eight South Dakota Elementary Schools Receive Math Improvement Grant Using evidence-based instruction, family engagement, and sustainable professional learning, this grant supports the state's broader effort to strengthen math instruction. * The South Dakota Department of Education has selected eight elementary schools to participate in the State Personnel Deve more PR

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Fired After Congressman Neguse Exposes "Wholesale Corruption" at DHS * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over reported " frustrations (link is external) " with her involvement in a $220 million, taxpayer-funded ad campaign featuring Noem on horseback in front of Mount Rushmore. Congressman Neguse was part of the tipp more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 6 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Security to Weather the Storm * About a week ago, I went to sleep on Friday night as a peacetime Governor, then woke up Saturday morning as Governor at a time of war. While we slept, President Donald J. Trump's Operation Epic Fury struck a decisive blow against state-sponsored terrorism in Iran. This mission decimated the Iranian government and killed the Ayatollah - his reign of terr more PR

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 6 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * South Dakota Mines Entrepreneurs Secure Nearly $40,000 During State's Giant Vision Business Plan Competition * South Dakota Mines innovators once again proved they are a driving force behind South Dakota's next big ideas, capturing three of the five top awards in both the student and open divisions at the recent Governor's Giant Vision Business Plan Competition and ea more PR

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The South Dakota Public Health Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include public health degrees in the definition of professional degree programs under the proposed Reimagining and Improving Student Education rule. In its letter, SDPHA points out that public health practitioners, including epidemiologists and health educators, play an indispensable role in safeguarding the health of individuals and communities. T more ST

VERMILLION, South Dakota, March 7 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * South Dakota Students Announced as Regional Winners of the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The University of South Dakota's Department of English, an affiliate partner of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, has announced the regional award winners of the 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. * Presented by the nonprofit organization the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholas more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Tea, South Dakota Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Methamphetamine United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Tea, South Dakota man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing took place on March  more PR