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Army Corps Stops Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has stopped the Dakota Access Pipeline from proceeding in North Dakota and ordered a…

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley Issues Opinions on Marsy’s Law

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says law enforcement can release information about accidents and crimes to the public.

Construction Ahead of Schedule at New Grain Loader at Napa Junction

While the major concrete work on a new grain loading facility at Napa Junction, northwest of Yankton is done, completion of the entire project will take a few more weeks.

State Democratic Party Chairs Meet in Denver

State democratic party chairs from across the country met last weekend in Denver to review November’s election, and to plot a course forward for the now, minority party.

Zimmer Returns To Vikes

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is back at work after eye surgery and expects to travel with the team for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville.

Nebraska Counties Waiting on Bridge Match Funding

The review process is beginning for the first round of Nebraska’s new County Bridge Match Program.

Minnesota Budget Surplus Grows

Minnesota’s budget outlook is stable, with a $1.4 billion surplus.

Iowa D.O.T. Gets Sky Spy

All 902 plow trucks operated by the Iowa Department of Transportation now are on a new G-P-S system.

Closer to a Minnesota Special Session

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and legislative leaders appear to have set the parameters of a possible special session to be held before Christmas.

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar Waiting on Trump Agenda

Democratic members of Congress are watching and waiting to see how they can work with the republican majority in the House and Senate, and incoming President-elect Donald Trump.

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