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USD Women Snag Road Win

Four Coyotes scored in double figures as South Dakota defeated Oral Roberts 69-47 for its first win inside the Mabee Center since 2012.

Twins Favorites Return

Former Minnesota Twins stars Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins will serve as television analysts this season for broadcasts on regional cable outlet Fox Sports North.

Minnesota DNR Over the Line on Mowing Rules

Some Minnesota lawmakers are unhappy with the DNR over their ditch mowing rules.

VA Reducing Services at Hot Springs Hospital

Veterans Administration officials are moving to reduce the services offered by a South Dakota VA hospital used by many western Nebraska veterans.

No Zika in Iowa, West Nile Virus Still Expanding

The one good thing about the weather this time of year is you don’t have to worry about mosquitoes.

Iowa Lawmakers Asked to Pass Tougher Traffic Laws

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is urging lawmakers to pass a package of tougher traffic laws, incluing a crack down on texting while driving.

Changes Proposed for Nebraska Occupational Licenses

Governor Pete Ricketts is proposing loosening requirements for Nebraskans to obtain occupational licenses.

Changing Medicaid Funding to Block Grants May Hit SD Nursing Homes

Reforms to the Affordable Care Act in Washington may send ripples down to the states and Medicaid.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; ACA to be Repealed, Coverage will Continue

Republican Members of Congress are moving quickly on a plan to repeal, and replace the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.

SD Senator John Thune; Congress Needs to Lead on Internet Security

Computer hacking has been making news for some time, and will continue to be an issue for government and private industry.

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