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SD Senator John Thune Waiting for Details on Trump’s Trillion Dollar Plan

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump promised he would back a one trillion dollar infrastructure program to rebuild the countries highways, bridges, airports and other important facilities.

Scotland SD Hospital Recognized for Excellence

The National Organization of Rural Health has recognized thirty South Dakota hospitals as top performers and one of them was the Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland.

Yankton School Board Approves Free Preschool

The Yankton School Board voted Monday night to offer free preschool, starting in January.

Coyote Earns Weekly Honor

South Dakota sophomore guard Jaycee Bradley has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the period ended Dec. 11.

Optimism Abounds for 2017 Farm Equipment Sales

Optimism Abounds for 2017 Farm Equipment Sales

Improvements to Minnesota Child Protection System Helping

Improvements to Minnesota’s child protection system seem to be making a difference

Nebraska AG Pleased with Trump EPA Pick

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson is pleased President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the…

Cold & Snowy Week Ahead

Looks like this week will start out cold and windy, and end up cold and snowy.

Labor Department Nominee Supports Immigration Reform

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen CKE Restaurant CEO Andy Puzder to head the Labor Department. Puzder is a strong supporter…

NAWG Wants China Penalized for Illegal Crop Subsidies

Trade officials from the U.S. and China have been unable to resolve their disagreement over allegations Beijing provided more than…

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