MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Two South Dakota landmarks will be illuminated in blue Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, to recognize World Diabetes Day and support people living with diabetes.
The South Dakota Diabetes Coalition says the Falls in Sioux Falls and the Brontosaurus statue at Dinosaur Park in Rapid City will participate in the global “Go Blue for Diabetes” campaign.
The lighting coincides with Diabetes Awareness Month in November, highlighting early detection, ongoing management and efforts to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
How Does Diabetes Affect South Dakota?
According to the coalition, diabetes affects approximately 1 in 10 South Dakotans and 1 in 4 Native Americans in the state. The organization says nearly 1 in 3 South Dakotans are at risk of developing the disease…