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It’s hard to look at your television or social mediaandnotseeaheadlineaboutsome“superfood,” supplement, or other product promising to “boost immunity.” And who doesn’t want to boost immunity, especially in a year in which measles outbreaks are becoming routine? Genuinely, there is one entity available to us that, morethananyotherfad,willhelpourimmunity and protect us against infection: vaccines.
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The American Heart Association says hunting safety should include awareness of warning signs of heart attack and stroke, importance of learning Hands-Only CPR and how to take action SIOUX FALLS, October 13, 2025 — The thrill of the Pheasant Opener in South Dakota can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of trudging through fields carrying hunting equipment could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association. In rural settings where EMS responses can be delayed and minutes matter, it’s important for hunters to be ready to respond in a cardiac or stroke emergency.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Wheat Growers Association (SDWGA) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Scharpe has been named executive director, effective October 1, 2025. Scharpe brings more than 15 years of experience leading agricultural education and producer organizations and has a lifelong connection to production agriculture.
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After our meeting with Secretary Rollins this week and multiple discussions with the White House, I’m pleased that the Department of Ag will be reopening Farm Service Agency offices for a few days each week during the shutdown.
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PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) confirms that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program continues to operate as normal.
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