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PIERRE - A second South Dakotan has been hospitalized because of H1N1 flu. The latest report from the state Health Department shows another eight cases of H1N1 flu in the past week, to 33 cases total in the past two months.

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Huffing an inhalant, reckless driving and failing to wear a seat belt all were contributing factors in a crash that killed a Pierre teenager, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety said today.

Sentencing has been changed for an Onida man who pleaded guilty in the shooting death of his wife earlier this year.

Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: NEW LAWS-STATE BUDGET South Dakota's new state budget takes effect PIERRE, S.D. South Dakota state government's $3.9 billion budget takes effect today.

A veteran South Dakota football coach has been hired as the new head coach at Pierre High School.

June in National Dairy Month. But, have you ever thought about what it takes to get some of your favorite foods to your family's table? More>> Associated Press - June 30, 2009 6:25 AM ET PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota officials say people should leave their fireworks at home when they visit state parks and recreation areas over the Fourth of July ...

It's 36-months in jail for the Creighton, Nebraska, man, who took off with his wife and kids after domestic abuse questions by police.

PIERRE - The South Dakota Board of Regents has awarded its highest honor to Tad Perry, who will retire July 7 as the group's executive director and chief executive officer.

PIERRE - Effective Aug. 2, new terminals for lotto tickets will be up and running in South Dakota, according to state Lottery Director Norm Lingle.

ONIDA - Emergency crews rescued a worker after the road grader he was on slid into a 65-foot-deep ravine.

The FBI has released the name of a man who shot and killed himself Sunday afternoon in the Pierre post office.

Sioux City's attempt to encourage folks to spend time and money in the city may have paid off.

On Wednesday, a Dickinson County judge informed Appletree Preschool and Daycare that an injunction had been filed, permanently keeping its owner from providing child care in Iowa.

A body was removed early Sunday evening from the post office section of the Pierre federal building, but authorities are refusing to provide any details.

A temporary exhibit that tells the 100-year history of the state Capitol is set to open next weekend at the state Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.

A 19-year-old Sioux City man, charged in the death of his four-month-old daughter in February has bonded out of jail.

The Idaho town of Lewiston ranked No. 1 on a list of top places to live for hunting and fishing.

Associated Press - June 15, 2009 6:35 PM ET PIERRE, S.D. - A lawsuit alleging that South Dakota has unfairly prevented the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe from adding more slot machines to its casino has become stalled by a dispute over access to possible evidence.

University of South Dakota senior Adam Nikodym represents a growing number of public university seniors who transfer more than one credit hour from a different institution.