S.D. elders urged to research vaccine information By Todd Epp
Feb 5, 2021 7:08 PM
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) As South Dakota moves closer to allowing more seniors to sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations, residents are urged to seek out as much information as possible.
Both the state and a key nonprofit say it helps eliminate confusion and avoid scams.
On Wednesday, the state health department announced beginning Monday next week, those 75 and older will be eligible for vaccinations, down from 80 and older.
South Dakota will keep lowering the age qualification by five years as more supplies come in.
Erik Gaikowski, state director for AARP South Dakota, said it’s important to reach out to your local health department or health care provider to know the process.
ND Tribal Communities Hopeful About Interior Secretary Nomination
Mike Moen
NORTH DAKOTA - Spiritual and cultural connections to land are among the core beliefs of Native Americans, and North Dakota advocates feel they could soon have a federal leader who strongly identifies with those beliefs.
New Mexico Congresswoman Deb Haaland is awaiting her confirmation vote, after being asked by President Joe Biden to serve as Interior Secretary.
Nicole Donaghy, executive director for the group North Dakota Native Vote, said not only would it be historic to see a Native in charge of a federal agency, but to her, the nomination brings hope tribal lands have a defender who sees things through the same lens.
Renewed Push to Expand Access to Legal Aid
Mike Moen
GUEST WRITER
MINOT The movement to expand affordable legal services is receiving renewed focus, since a U.S. Supreme Court Justice made a public endorsement of the idea.
Conservative-leaning Justice Neil Gorsuch recently wrote an op-ed for USA Today, calling on states to find creative ways for more Americans to get free or affordable legal guidance, especially in non-criminal cases.
Examples include establishing a will or dealing with small-claims issues.
Rich LeMay, executive director for Legal Services of North Dakota, said this kind of advocacy is long overdue. Attorneys go to school for this, and quite frankly, some of the attorneys don t have it figured out, LeMay asserted. It s a lot to expect that a person s gonna be able to do everything the way the court requires.
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By Todd Epp
Dec 11, 2020 11:07 AM
Asian doctor wearing face shield and PPE suit to check patient protect safety infection Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak at quarantine nursing hospital ward.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) A leading group advocating for seniors has a new report about COVID cases in South Dakota nursing homes – and the findings paint a troubling picture as providers try to keep residents safe.
AARP South Dakota State Director Erik Gaikowski said staff members becoming infected is a big concern, too.
“These are just some alarming trends that we’re seeing across the country, but also here in South Dakota,” said Gaikowski. “And we’re just calling upon our leaders in the state to do as much as possible to protect our most vulnerable South Dakotans.”