RAYMOND L. CARSON

Raymond L. Carson, age 94, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton, SD. His services are pending with Olson Funeral Chapel in Britton, SD. A full obituary will be posted in a later edition.

Condolences may be directed to the family in care of Mary Jo Renner – 502 James Place – Yankton, SD 57078. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.olsonfuneralchapel.

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Poll: REGIONS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE? A legislative task force is considering a plan to organize South Dakota’s ambulance services into eight to 14 regions, potentially with state oversight and funding to help keep emergency medical services sustainable. The proposal comes as many ambulance services face financial challenges, low reimbursement rates and an aging, often volunteer workforce. Lawmakers say the goal is to ensure an ambulance can respond when someone calls 911, but establishing the regions and determining how they would be funded could take years. Do you support creating regional ambulance service systems with state oversight and potential state funding?

Yes, regional systems could help ensure reliable ambulance service.

No, ambulance services should remain organized locally.

Unsure. I would need more information about how it would work.

10/27/2026 – 11/27/2100