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South Dakota health officials confirm first influenza deaths of the season

Two Minnehaha County residents over 64 among 2,800 confirmed cases

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Dec 31, 2025
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A pair of South Dakotans have died as a result of the seasonal flu.

The Department of Health on Wednesday reported the first two influenza deaths of the 2025โ€“2026 season, both Minnehaha County residents โ€” both older than 64 years.

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