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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Dakota Newsletter for Friday February 13, 2026 ( 12 items )  

Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa  more

Dairy Producers in South Dakota Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Dairy Producers in South Dakota Reminded to Obtain 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage by February 26 * Huron, South Dakota, February 12, 2026 \- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging dairy producers to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC), an important safety net program that help s offset milk and feed price differences. This year's DMC signup began Jan. 12 and   more

Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Strengthen South Dakota National Guard
PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Bill to Strengthen South Dakota National Guard * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1042, which strengthens the South Dakota National Guard by authorizing the construction of a National Guard vehicle maintenance shop in Sturgis. "Our guardsmen serve with excellence! They play a key role in keeping both our state and nation strong and safe," said   more

Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging for trauma patients
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging for trauma patients * MARSHFIELD, WIS - Family and patients who are receiving care for trauma injuries at Marshfield Medical Center have a new place to call their temporary home. Cattails Cottage, which is part of the Marshfield Medical Center campus, is an 11-room lodging facility that provides safe, temporary housing for families of  more

New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 12 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * New OSU variety is the heavyweight champion of wheat * Media Contact: Alisa Gore | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-7115 | alisa.gore@okstate.edu From the mat to the field, the debut of a new wheat variety highlights the competitiveness and grit that define Oklahoma State University. On its way to market this fall, the variety is perhaps OSU's most widely adapted since  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Public Pension Debt Should Be Scrutinized Like Other Types of Government Debt
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil  more

Sanford Bemidji to host cardiology Doc Talk on Feb. 24
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji to host cardiology Doc Talk on Feb. 24 * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Subtle Warning Signs from the Heart," from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel. Heart events can occur at a moment's notice, and the hear  more

Sanford Health expands podiatry outreach in Baudette
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health expands podiatry outreach in Baudette * BAUDETTE, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding podiatry outreach services in Baudette with the addition of Brianna Marsh, APRN, CNP, who will join Kyle Templin, DPM, in providing monthly foot and ankle care at CHI Lakewood Health Center, 600 Main Ave., in Baudette. Podiatry outreach clinics are held on the last Monday of   more

Sanford to share how innovation is reshaping access to care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to share how innovation is reshaping access to care * Feb 12, 2026 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities. The Medical Alley 2026 Summit takes place Thursday in Minneapolis. The fifth annual event fosters colla  more

Thune on DHS Funding: The Ball Is in Democrats' Court
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on DHS Funding: The Ball Is in Democrats' Court * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, Homeland Security appropriations expire tomorrow. "And there are concerning signs that Democrats are prepared to   more

University of Iowa Completes Inventory of Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects Associated With 27 Native American Tribes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program completes an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. This process, conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identified 13 individuals and 20 artifacts. The inventory covers remains of one adult male, six adults of unknown sex, and six juveniles. These individuals, along with 20 objects--including 13 fla  more

University of South Dakota: Students Helping Students - Partnership Rooted in Hands-On Learning and Support
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Feb. 12 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * Students Helping Students: A Partnership Rooted in Hands-On Learning and Support The University of South Dakota has long provided mental health services for its students in Vermillion. From individual counseling appointments to group sessions, there are a range of resources available that provide students with convenient support right on campus. For USD students in Sioux Falls, however, in-pe  more