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lot of traffic on the compound and it's been quiet.
• Deputy Treasurer Peggy Lindbloom says the group owes just under $51,000 in back taxes.
• The South Dakota group could not be reached.
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Flandreau to be South Dakota's capital for a day
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The city of Flandreau will be South Dakota's capital on July 1.
• Gov. Dennis Daugaard is expected to participate in a main street walk, business tours around the city and a social hour. He will also host a roundtable lunch with local leaders to address Flandreau's needs.
• Flandreau Mayor Mark Bonrud says this will be a remarkable opportunity to showcase the city and discuss the future of the community.
• Flandreau is located in the eastern half of the state about 10 miles from the Minnesota border.
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SD officials warn against mosquitoes, West Nile
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- State Health Department officials are reminding South Dakotans to take steps to reduce their risk of contracting West Nile disease, spread by mosquitoes, as the seasonal insect population increases.
• State Epidemiologist Dr. Lon Kightlinger (KYT'-ling-ur) says rates of West Nile are disproportionately high in South Dakota.
• Thirty two people have died of the disease in the state since 2002, and 2,111 have reportedly contracted the illness. Officials say there are many unreported cases.
• People with high blood pressure, a history of alcohol abuse, diabetes or transplants, and those who are pregnant or over 50 are especially susceptible.
• Individuals can reduce their risk of contraction by using mosquito repellant and limiting time outside.
• Grants of $500,000 are available to South Dakota communities for West Nile prevention. Applications are due June 8.
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Weather service rates Black Hills tornado as EF-1
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- The National Weather Service in Rapid City says the tornado that touched down in the central Black Hills was an EF-1.
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