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On today's update...

A new state Department of Health report is highlighting concern over the spread of highly infectious diseases like measles. This comes amid an increase in skepticism over vaccines.

A conservative Aberdeen businessman has formally announced he’s running for governor. Toby Doeden vows to shake up Pierre if elected governor.

State Department of Corrections officials say they’ve busted a drug smuggling ring that contributed to a recent wave of inmate overdose deaths. Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko said Thursday the ring was uncovered by an internal investigation.

The proposed changes to Medicaid included in the Reconciliation Bill moving through Congress have alarmed some rural health practitioners.

Recent widespread rainfall is starting to improve drought conditions across South Dakota. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows widespread improvement compared to conditions the area was experiencing earlier this spring.

And more.

Patrick Williams is the local host of "All Things Considered"