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Federal officials say influenza has arrived in five Southern states, earlier than usual. Predictions are that the disease could be heavy this year.
Federal officials say influenza has arrived in five Southern states, earlier than usual. Predictions are that the disease could be heavy this year.

Flu Season is Early, but It’s Here

A while back we talked about the importance of getting a flu shot, and although the people who keep track say it's early, the influenza season is here.

The flu has shown up already in five states, none of them around South Dakota, but this news means you need to be vaccinated if you haven't been already

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Store Employee Charged with Theft

Sioux Falls police say a 17-year-old girl who was working for the Gordman's store allegedly gave some inappropriate discounts.

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Officer’s Death Reminds Us of the Dangers

The death of a police officer in Cold Spring, Minnesota is another reminder of the dangers faced by those who make our communities safer.

Authorities in central Minnesota say Officer Tom Decker, 31, was shot and killed while making a routine check

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Former SD governor Mike rounds says he will be a candidate for the US Senate in 2014. The seat is now held by Democrat Tim Johnson.
Former SD governor Mike rounds says he will be a candidate for the US Senate in 2014. The seat is now held by Democrat Tim Johnson.

The 2014 Campaign is Underway!

Three weeks and two days past the 2012 General Elections, and the 2014 campaign is on.

That's right--by now you know that former Governor Mike Rounds says he is an official candidate for the US Senate seat now held by Democrat Tim Johnson

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The US Environmental Protection Agency is warning homeowners and apartment residents to take precautions to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning this winger.
The US Environmental Protection Agency is warning homeowners and apartment residents to take precautions to protect themselves against carbon monoxide poisoning this winger.

EPA Warns About Carbon Monoxide

We're well into the winter heating season, and the US Environmental Protection agency is warning about the dangers of CO, carbon monoxide.

You can't see it or smell it, but it's a killer, and I've covered stories in Sioux Falls where CO has killed people

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The Multi-State Lottery Association said at mid-day Wednesday that the Powerball jackpot had been increased to an esytimated $550 million, and it could go higher before the drawing.
The Multi-State Lottery Association said at mid-day Wednesday that the Powerball jackpot had been increased to an esytimated $550 million, and it could go higher before the drawing.

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $550 Million

We talked yesterday about the Powerball jackpot reaching $500 million.

Well, forget that.

The Multi-State Lottery Association, the organization that runs the game, says the Wednesday night jackpot is up to $550 million, but officials also say that could go higher, depending on ticket sales

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The Powerball jackpot could reach a half billion dollars for the Wednesday night drawing. The game is played in 42 states, including South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.
The Powerball jackpot could reach a half billion dollars for the Wednesday night drawing. The game is played in 42 states, including South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa.

Powerball Prize Climbing Higher

Do you have Powerball fever yet?

Millions are expected to get it, in the run-up to the Wednesday night drawing, when the top prize could be up around a half billion dollars.

And the bigger prizes bring in even more ticket buyers

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Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images
Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images

A Willing Witness Saves the Day

We were in the grocery store the other day when I heard a store page describe our car. It didn't happen the way the picture shows, but a store parking lot can seem this crowded on the day before Thanksgiving

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A new report from the CDC shows an upsurge in diabetes cases in South Dakota and the rest of the nation.
A new report from the CDC shows an upsurge in diabetes cases in South Dakota and the rest of the nation.

I Was Far Ahead of the Pack

You've probably heard or seen the story about the upsurge in diabetes cases in South Dakota.

The report from the CDC says between 1995 and 2010, South Dakota saw an increase in diabetes cases of more than 120 percent

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A post-election meeting between President Obama and unsuccessful 
Republican candidate Mitt Romney has not been set, but the President says he hopes they can get together.
A post-election meeting between President Obama and unsuccessful Republican candidate Mitt Romney has not been set, but the President says he hopes they can get together.

An Obama-Romney Meeting Ahead?

A few post-election notes:

President Obama says he has not yet scheduled a meeting with the man he defeated on Election Day.

But he says he does want to meet with Mitt Romney before the year is out

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