H1N1 deaths rise to 21 in S.D.
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:28:00 GMT
days after coming down with a low fever.The virus continues to target the young, with 69 percent of confirmed cases in residents 19 and under. The median age of deaths is 49, with a range of 8 to 96. Lon Kightlinger, the state epidemiologist, said flu
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Couple Accused of Running Underage Sex Ring From Home
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:41:00 GMT
TEA, S.D. — A South Dakota couple is accused of using their home as a base for an underage sex trafficking operation. Twenty-six-year-old Brandon Thompson and his 30-year-old girlfriend, Megan Hayes, are accused in federal court of conspiring to sell
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Sioux Empire Fair Gets Five-Year Extension
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:13:00 GMT
The Sioux Empire Fair Association is getting a show of support from Minnehaha County Commissioners in the form of a five-year deal. Both the fair board and the commissioners are trying to stay focused on keeping the yearly event running
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Children's etiquette group starts
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:00 GMT
A national group that teaches children etiquette and social dance is expanding to Minnehaha County. The National League of Junior Cotillions is seeking a director for a new local chapter. The program teaches ballroom dance and line dancing and instructs
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SD: H1N1 toll in S.D. hits 19
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:29:00 GMT
Two more South Dakotans have died of the H1N1 flu virus, bringing the statewide toll this fall to 19. The report comes as communities dispense free vaccines to fight the virus. Free H1N1 vaccines were available Thursday
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