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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) Another survey of the homeless is planned in South Dakota. One was done in January, but the Housing for the Homeless Consortium believes its survey on Thursday will provide a more accurate number because the weather is better. The federally required survey is used to distribute grants for homeless programs.

MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) The county commission at Mitchell denied a $249,000 indigent health care claim because it said the patient had the means to pay for health insurance but chose not to purchase it.

The bill covers chemotherapy and other services given to a Davison County resident at a hospital. It was the largest indigent claim ever filed with the county.

ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) Sisseton Wahpeton College will get a $220,000 education and outreach grant. The Agency Village college is one of 22 tribal schools nationwide getting money through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Tribal College Grant program.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) The 2010 annual park entrance license for state parks and recreation areas can be purchased starting Oct. 1.

It costs $28 and is valid through May 20, 2011. The license is required for entrance into designated state parks, recreation areas and lakeside use areas.

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