Monthly Archives: November 2003

State provides free flu shots for young Flu shots are so important for children between 6 months and 23 months that the state will provide the vaccine to them free of charge this season. "It's common knowledge that the elderly are at high risk for complications from influenza but fewer … Read Article →

South Dakotans urged to use soy biodiesel Travelers across South Dakota are reminded to use soy biodiesel in their diesel-fueled vehicles. The South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (SDSR&PC) has found innovative ways to remind consumers that soy biodiesel is good for the farm and for America. SDSR&PC is … Read Article →

November is National Home Care Month More than 4 million Americans receive home-delivered health care daily from nearly 1 million caregivers. In their honor, Pioneer Memorial Hospital Home Care joins the National Association for Home Care and Hospice in celebrating November and National Home Care Month and National Hospice Month. … Read Article →

South Dakota detects first influenza cases The Department of Health today reported influenza detections in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, the first South Dakota detections of the virus this season. One case was a Sioux Falls 10-month-old who presented at an emergency room with fever and upper respiratory symptoms. The … Read Article →

Gasoline prices slightly higher According to AAA South Dakota, motorists planning a trip to visit family, friends or vacation destinations this Thanksgiving may pay a bit more for gasoline than they did a year ago. Today's average price of self-serve regular unleaded gasoline in South Dakota today is $1.581. This … Read Article →

DOT wants input on mowing dates The South Dakota Department of Transportation is asking the public to comment on a proposed change in the department's mowing regulations. A public hearing is scheduled during the DOT Commission meeting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 in room 412 of the Capitol … Read Article →

The Elder Law Forum by Professor Michael Myers Editor's Note: The Elder Law Forum is a public service of the University of South Dakota School of Law, an extension of the SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINE available at no cost to persons 60 and older at 605-677-6343 and mmyers@usd.edu during regular business … Read Article →

Reservoir storage at record low Drought conditions persist over much of the Missouri River basin, dropping storage in the six reservoirs to a record low. Runoff above Sioux City, Iowa, in October was less than half of normal. "Much of the basin remains dry and shows no signs of improving. … Read Article →

Gov. Rounds pleased with biological assessment Gov. Mike Rounds said Nov. 17 that he is pleased the Army Corps of Engineers is moving ahead in developing a new master manual by releasing a biological assessment of proposed flow changes and physical alterations for the Missouri River's navigation channel and system … Read Article →

SARS added to S.D.'s reportable diseases list South Dakota is adding severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) to its list of mandatory reportable diseases. State health officials are preparing for the re-emergence of SARS, the illness that sickened more than 8,000 and killed 700 worldwide in early 2003. "We certainly hope … Read Article →