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Seifert in hospital

State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, has been hospitalized for a possible case of pneumonia.

House GOP spokesman Kevin Watterson said Seifert was admitted to Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center Tuesday after experiencing intense pain and shortness of breath. Tests showed fluid build up in Seifert's left lung. Watterson said Seifert expected to be released in the next day or two.

UPDATE

As of Wednesday night, Seifert was out of the hospital and resting at home.