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Rapid City senator steps away from session due to health issues

Sen. Michael Diedrich suffered a blood clot stemming from cancer treatment

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Austin Goss
Jan 24, 2024
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Sen. Michael Diedrich (Johnny Sundby/SD Legislative Research Council)

PIERRE — A member of leadership in the South Dakota State Senate is temporarily taking leave from the legislative session following a health emergency suffered during the first week.

Sen. Michael Diedrich, the Assistant Majority Leader, has been unable to attend session since the week i…

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