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Gov. Terry Branstad Won’t Rule out U.S. Ambassador Role to China

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad is not ruling out the idea he would accept an invitation to be the U.S. Ambassador to China.

Minnesota Health Officials Urge Correct Antibiotic Use

State health officials are urging Minnesotans to use antibiotics correctly

Coalition Calls on EPA to Clean up Waterways for Mississippi River

A coalition representing environmental groups from 10 states is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to do more clean up waterways

Vikings Snap Streak

Xavier Rhodes returned one of his two interceptions 100 yards for a touchdown and Cordarrelle Patterson took the second-half kickoff 104 yards for a score in Minnesota’s 30-24 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday that stopped their four-game losing streak.

Jackrabbit, Coyote Weekly Winners

This week’s Missouri Valley Football Conference players of the week include QB Sam Straub of Southern Illinois, LB Dallas Brown of South Dakota State, P/PK Miles Bergner of South Dakota and RB Joe Alessi of Youngstown State.

SDSU Women Upend Iowa

South Dakota State junior Macy Miller scored the game-winning jumper at the buzzer as the Jackrabbits defeated Iowa, 66-64, Sunday afternoon in the Hawkeye Challenge in front of 3,826 fans in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

SD Legislative Democrats Getting Ready for a Tight Budget

South Dakota legislators are now looking ahead to the Governor’s budget speech on December 6th, and the start of the 2017 legislative session.

Decision Near for Lincoln County Wind Development

The Lincoln County Commission will hold a second reading on proposed wind energy development guidelines on Tuesday.

Farm Bureau Survey Shows Consumers Get Bargain With Thanksgiving Meal

The American Farm Bureau Federation Thanksgiving Market Basket Survey shows consumers are getting a real bargain for their holiday meal.…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Willing To Work With Incoming Ag Secretary

Former Kansas Congressman Tim Huelskamp says he’s been approached by the Trump transition team about becoming U.S. Ag Secretary. Huelskamp…

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