Monthly Archives: July 2004

Emergency Operations Center becomes a reality South Dakota's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will take shape following the groundbreaking ceremony July 28 at the new site's location at the intersection of U.S. Highway 14 and S.D. Highway 1804 in Pierre. According to Emergency Management Director Kristi Turman, "Our goal is to … Read Article →

S.D. reports three human West Nile cases The Department of Health announced July 27 three more human West Nile Virus cases, one blood donor detection, two positive mosquito pools, and one positive bird. Detections include: * Positive human WNV, Beadle County, 40-49 age group; * Positive human WNV, McCook County, … Read Article →

Families begin receiving sales tax on food refunds Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that 18,781 households received their first quarterly refunds from the South Dakota Sales Tax on Food Refund Program. "The Sales Tax on Food Refund Program is a positive program for the citizens of South Dakota," Rounds said. … Read Article →

State urges sickle cell disease screening All South Dakota newborns should be screened for sickle cell disease, a disease once thought to put only African American children at risk, says the Department of Health. "Doctors have been able to request screening for sickle cell disease through South Dakota's Newborn Metabolic … Read Article →

South Dakotans encouraged to call the One Call Center The Public Utilities Commission is encouraging all South Dakotans to call "OneCall" before attempting any excavation after an accidental Qwest fiber cut near Murdo July 22 interrupted long distance phone service in many west river communities. The unplanned cut caused long … Read Article →

2010 research funds approved by council Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that four university-based research centers will be funded by nearly $2.8 million in state funds in a first-ever initiative aimed at growing the state's economy by targeting investments in specialized research at South Dakota public universities. "This is an … Read Article →

Understanding flood insurance Floods can happen almost anywhere, and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) wants South Dakota homeowners to be better educated about flood insurance and protecting their homes and property. "South Dakotans should understand the risks, and they need to understand that their homeowners' insurance will not cover … Read Article →

Study focuses on container loading facility Gov. Mike Rounds has announced that Horizon Services Group and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture (SDDOA) launched a feasibility study on the establishment of an intermodal container facility in the state with the hopes of improving the ability to move product in and … Read Article →

DENR releases new state geologic map South Dakotans can get a better idea of the state's geology now that two new map products are available through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Titles of the new maps are Geologic map of South Dakota and Bedrock geologic map showing configuration … Read Article →

Larson seeks abandoned U.S. savings bonds State Treasurer Vern Larson has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Treasury John W. Snow in order to regain abandoned U.S. Savings Bonds for South Dakotans. In this way, the state treasurer's office can use its resources to find these people. Approximately $9 … Read Article →