News Tipoffs - South Dakota Editors
'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 24 -- Rush University issued the following news:
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'Everything Happens for a Reason': Rush University Professor Makes Impacts at Home and Across the Nation
September 22, 2026
Lynn Mohr, PhD, APRN, professor, Department of Women, Children and Nursing, talks about that wherever she goes, animals follow. Mohr grew up on a farm in Iowa and spent her summers working for her local veterinarian. From a young age, she knew what she wanted to do with her life, and that wa
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Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States
September 21, 2026
(Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. A
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers
Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases
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Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5
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BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform.
The new system is scheduled to arrive at Sanford Bismarck on Oct. 3. Following installation, surgeons and
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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 23, 2026, for the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3736).
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S. 3736 would direct the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to study the feasibility of constructing the Dakota Mainstem Water Supply Project, a proposed system that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
The bill would require BOR to enter into a
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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 23, 2026, for the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act (S. 3723).
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S. 3723 would direct the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) to study the feasibility of constructing the Western South Dakota Water Supply Project, a proposed system that would provide municipal, rural, and industrial water from the Missouri River to the Western Dakota Regional Water System.
The bill wo
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Dakota State University awarded $1 million to strengthen rural healthcare cybersecurity
MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Dakota State University awarded $1 million to strengthen rural healthcare cybersecurity
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MADISON, S.D. -Dakota State University has been awarded a $999,242 grant to establish CyberRx SD, a statewide resource that will help South Dakota healthcare providers strengthen cybersecurity, modernize digital systems, and sustain secure, reliable care.
CyberRx SD is an initiative of Rural Health Transformatio
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Eastern Illinois University Earns High Marks in Multiple National Rankings
CHARLESTON, Illinois, Sept. 23 -- Eastern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Eastern Illinois University earns high marks in multiple national rankings
Sep-23-2026
EIU earns high marks for affordability, quality from TIME/Statista, U.S. News & World Report, and onlinecybersecurity.com
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to build on its legacy of excellence, earning national rankings and distinctions that reinforce EIU's reputation for quality a
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Farber named September's Civil Service Employee of the Month
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Farber named September's Civil Service Employee of the Month
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Story by Lillie Knott
Nadine Farber, senior secretary for undergraduate admissions, has been named South Dakota State University's Civil Service Employee of the Month for September.
She will be honored at a reception held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Office of Admissions lobby at the Enrollment Services Center.
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Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Acquisitions Involving Pioneer Bank in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company
The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set fo
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here.
This month,
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GAO Director Cackley Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Alicia Puente Cackley, director of financial markets and community investment at the Government Accountability Office, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing on the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act (S. 5354):
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Chairman Murkowski, Vice Chairman Schatz, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to discuss preliminary observations from
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Governor Rhoden Announces Northrop Grumman As Anchor Tenant in Rapid City Defense Cluster
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 23 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Rhoden Announces Northrop Grumman As Anchor Tenant in Rapid City Defense Cluster
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden advanced South Dakota's growing national security industry by announcing support for a new defense cluster with Northrop Grumman as the anchor tenant. You can find a photo from the announcement here.
"National security is South Dakota's next big ind
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Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Supports Investments to Build a More Resilient, Reliable Grid
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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September 23, 2026
Heinrich Introduces Legislation to Supports Investments to Build a More Resilient, Reliable Grid
The bill creates an investment tax credit to boost construction of significant transmission projects across the nation, could create 1 million jobs & help cut electricity costs by 0ver $27 billion annually
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Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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Interior Expands Program for Review of Prairie Pothole Wetland Easements
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WASHINGTON -The Department of the Interior today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will incorporate feedback from North Dakota farmers, ranchers and conservation partners as it updates and expands an innovative Prairie Pothole Wetland pilot project addressing landowner concerns
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Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer
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"Janna brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and a deep understanding of our organization to this role," said Jason Caron, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bemidji. "Her ability to build strong relationships, develop teams and leaders, and keep patients at the center of decision-making will be an impor
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford USD Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hos
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Sen. Thune on Permitting Reform: Democrats Need to Take Yes for an Answer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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September 23rd, 2026
Thune on Permitting Reform: Democrats Need to Take Yes for an Answer
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"As you all know, Republicans in this Congress have focused on several things.
"One is safer streets, secondly is more
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Sen. Thune: Today's Democrat Party Is the Proud Home of Socialism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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September 23rd, 2026
Thune: Today's Democrat Party Is the Proud Home of Socialism
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, there's no doubt that the Democrat Party has moved sharply left in recent years.
"But this election cycle has seen the D
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South Dakota Mines Creates New Center to Advance Academic Innovation
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 23 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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South Dakota Mines Creates New Center to Advance Academic Innovation
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South Dakota Mines is taking a bold step to reimagine how STEM education is developed and delivered with the creation of its new Center for Education Innovation. The center will serve as an academic innovation hub designed to rapidly develop new education models, strengthen industry partnerships a
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The Patient Art of Bonsai
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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The Patient Art of Bonsai
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Bonsai (pronounced "bone-sai") is the Japanese art of growing and shaping trees or shrubs in small pots to represent a realistic, miniature version of mature trees found in nature. It is an art form that goes back thousands of years and directly translates to "planted in a container." Over the past three decades, Millersville biology professor and botanist Dr. Ryan Wag
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Ticks sought for citizen scientist study
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Ticks sought for citizen scientist study
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FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study.
Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, part of Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS)
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USD Receives NIH Grant to Expand Graduate Research Training
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD Receives NIH Grant to Expand Graduate Research Training
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The University of South Dakota has received a $2.63 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to establish the Scientific Excellence and Experiential Development for Scholars (SEEDS) program, a doctoral training program designed to prepare students for various career opportunities available in the biome
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USD's Counseling and School Psychological Services Center Celebrates 1,000 Clients
VERMILLION, South Dakota, Sept. 23 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD's Counseling and School Psychological Services Center Celebrates 1,000 Clients
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The Counseling and School Psychological Services Center (CSPSC) in the School of Education has a long and distinguished history of supporting both USD students and the Vermillion community.
In 2019, the center made the transition to a fully integrated electronic health record system, coupled with an upgrade
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