Saturday - October 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - South Dakota Editors

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***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * ***VIDEO RELEASE*** Sen. Johnson's Full Roundtable Discussion: COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) held a roundtable discussion titled "COVID-19 Hospital Protocols: Real Stories from Real People" with patients, families, doctors, and nurses. The 21 panelists shared firsthand accounts of mistreatment and other exp  more
Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys genera  more
Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a p  more
Conn. A.G. Tong, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515   more
Department of Education grant supports AI literacy at SDSU
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Department of Education grant supports AI literacy at SDSU * South Dakota State University has been awarded a three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education with the support of Sen. Mike Rounds. The grant supports artificial intelligence literacy and competency for university students, faculty and staff. SDSU's new Center for AI Innovation and Emergent Technologies will host  more
DSU community invited to explore Antarctica in 2027
MADISON, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU community invited to explore Antarctica in 2027 * MADISON, S.D. -Dakota State University alumni, students, and friends will have an opportunity to experience Antarctica during a 12-day expedition planned for Dec. 8-19, 2027. Led by DSU Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Deb Tech, the trip will take travelers from Ushuaia, Argentina, across the Drake Passage to the South Shetland Islands and the  more
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 30, 2026 #Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees dur  more
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,  more
Sanford Fargo hosting flu vaccination events
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting flu vaccination events * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older at all Fargo metro area primary care clinics. In addition to having flu vaccinations readily available at all Sanford Fargo primary care clinics, Sanford Fargo is also hosting flu vaccine events at Sanford Amber Valley Campus,   more
Sanford Grand Forks hosts Boo to the Flu
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks hosts Boo to the Flu * GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Keep your children protected this season by saying, "Boo the Flu." Sanford Children's invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu events at Sanford Grand Forks Clinic, 1750 47th Ave. S. The Boo to the Flu events occur on the following dates: * Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturd  more
Sanford Rock Rapids hosting flu vaccination event
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Rock Rapids hosting flu vaccination event * Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccine event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the parking lot of the clinic. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted. A flu vaccine can protect the public from getting   more
Silent film with live organ accompaniment to be presented at SDSU
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Silent film with live organ accompaniment to be presented at SDSU * South Dakota State University's School of Performing Arts will present a silent film masterpiece with live organ accompaniment at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 in Founders Recital Hall at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center. The event features Buster Keaton's acclaimed silent film, "The General," accompanied by New York-b  more
Thune: Democrats Have Abandoned Common Sense
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Thune: Democrats Have Abandoned Common Sense 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, the theme in the Senate this week is common sense. "Today we'll be voting on two eminently commonsense pieces of legislation - the Stop In  more
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds to Speak at South Dakota Mines Second Annual 4M Expo and Day of Discovery
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Sept. 30 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds to Speak at South Dakota Mines Second Annual 4M Expo and Day of Discovery * What do mining, materials, munitions and manufacturing have in common? They are all part of the technologies and industries shaping the nation's future, and they will take center stage at South Dakota Mines' second annual 4M Expo and Days of Discovery on Saturday, Oct. 3  more