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Bridging the health gap

Thursday, February 7, 2008 6:05 AM CST
PIERRE — South Dakota American Indians have the highest death rate of any racial or ethnic group in the country, but whites in the state have the second-lowest death rate, according to a recent South Dakota Public Health Bulletin article.
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Marnette to take top spot

PIERRE — Hughes County Deputy State’s Attorney Kelly Marnette is following in her boss’s footsteps.

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The blame game

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series investigating a Mid-Dakota Rural Water System moratorium that has stopped all future water hook-ups for developments in its district.

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Traveling the country drumming up support

PIERRE — This year, Virginia Carman will spend 60 days at her home in Seattle, Wash. She’ll spend the other 305 on the road, traveling to each state and visiting members of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW in an effort to drum up support and recognition for the organization and veterans and their families.

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Cattle market analysis shows slight decline in numbers

BROOKINGS — Numbers of beef cows and beef replacement heifers are both down slightly, according to the Jan. 1 NASS Cattle report.

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Development sets new marks

FORT PIERRE — A picturesque slice of land on the west bank of the Missouri River has helped Fort Pierre set city records for development in the past few years, and Pierre leaders fully support the continued growth.

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All for a good cause

BLUNT — The Blunt community will hold a soup and sandwich dinner, bake sale and auction Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. in the school gymnasium to benefit Raenette “Netty” Jones.

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Crash involves on-duty police officer

PIERRE — Orange traffic cones lined the intersection of Broadway and Grand avenues Thursday morning, following a car accident involving an on-duty city police officer and a local teen.

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Staying connected to her roots

FORT PIERRE — Stacey LaCompte’s office, despite being the home of a never-ending supply of paperwork requiring her signature, is bright and cheerful.

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Cutler takes job in Rapid City

PIERRE — Capital Journal managing editor Andrew Cutler will be leaving his post with the newspaper later this month. Cutler has accepted the position of sports editor with the Rapid City Journal.

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Initiative to provide free screenings

PIERRE — The good news is, colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers.  The bad news is, screening rates are low — in South Dakota and nationwide.

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Safety conference to focus on youth

PIERRE — The South Dakota Departments of Public Safety and Transportation in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration are hosting the third annual South Dakota Transportation Safety Conference Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 in Pierre.

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Around the Area

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Snow makes mess of roads

PIERRE — Snow-clogged streets and low visibility due to blowing snow caused several traffic delays throughout the area Monday, including a three-car accident on the west side of town.

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The sound of music

PIERRE — Most would agree  high school is a difficult time. Initially unpleasant but better once a student finds a passion.

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Number of dairy operations declines

PIERRE — South Dakota lost 80 dairy herds from 2006 to 2007 as the number of dairy operations continued to decline in the region and across the United States.

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Rounds addresses beef conference in Pierre

PIERRE — Despite dire snow predictions, producers from across the state came to Pierre, Monday, to talk beef at the 2008 Governor’s Beef Conference held at the Ramkota RiverCentre.

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Doing his duty

PIERRE — When Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Standiford returned to South Dakota on liberty leave after spending more than a year stationed in Japan, he didn’t realize home would be so alien to him.

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STD cases on the decline

PIERRE — The number of reported cases of two of the state’s most prevalent sexually transmitted diseases decreased for the first time in four years, according to the state Department of Health.

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Keeping the lines clear

PIERRE — For most people, hang-up calls and misdials are an annoyance. But for police communications officers working 911 dispatch, each one is potentially a person in need of help.

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CUC funding bill gets OK

PIERRE — In a near unanimous vote, the Senate voted to approve a funding bill that will help Capital University Center build a new two-story education center two blocks from its current location behind St. Mary’s Healthcare Center.

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Board tables sound system proposals

PIERRE — The Pierre School Board has been offered three proposals for a new sound system for the gymnasium at Riggs High School. The board reviewed the proposals, Monday, at its regularly scheduled meeting.

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