Trevor Mitchell

3 weeks ago | aberdeennews.com | Trevor Mitchell

A former state employee was charged with forging her own medical marijuana card, according to a press release from the South Dakota Attorney General. Alexandra Feiner, a 24-year-old former employee of the South Dakota Department of Health, faces three felony counts and one misdemeanor count in connection with the allegations.

3 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Trevor Mitchell

Paul TenHaken will not run for another public office as his term as Sioux Falls' mayor comes to a close, he announced in a June 3 statement. "As I move into my final year in office, many are asking me what’s next," TenHaken wrote. "The words of encouragement have been humbling as I prepare to pass the baton to the next mayor.

3 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Trevor Mitchell

Officials with Sioux Falls-based hospital systems say they're watching closely as the number of confirmed measles cases in the United States continues to rise to their highest levels since 2019. And with one case now confirmed in South Dakota, officials are also emphasizing that it's never too late to get vaccinated against the extremely contagious disease. shows there are currently 1,088 confirmed cases in the country as of May 29.

3 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Trevor Mitchell

South Dakota confirmed its first case of measles of 2025 on June 2, in a Meade County adult who had traveled internationally. The case is one of more than 1,000 cases across the country confirmed so far this year. Here's what to know about the disease from the Centers for Disease Control, Avera Health and Sanford Health officials:More: South Dakota Department of Health confirms first measles case in 2025What does measles look like?

3 weeks ago | argusleader.com | Trevor Mitchell

The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in the state for 2025 in a Meade County resident, according to a press release. The SDDOH said a Meade County adult developed the disease after international travel. More: From symptoms to preventative care, here's what you should know about measlesCommunity members may have been exposed to measles if they were at the following locations at the listed times.