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Numbers Improving for SD Teen Drivers

A report from the website: “wallethub.com” says South Dakota’s teen driver have some of the worst statistics in the country, near the bottom in fatalities and DUI’s per year.

Mets Top Royals Again

Matt Reynolds snapped a sixth-inning tie with his first major league home run, leading Noah Syndergaard and the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 4-3 Wednesday for a two-game sweep in their World Series rematch.

More Staff Needed for Nebraska State Prison System

A six-month study of the state prison system praises Nebraska for state-of-the-art risk-reducing programs…

Resistance to Bakken Oil Pipeline Remains Strong with Some

A rural Boone County Iowa landowner hosted an event with the Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition (Tuesday) on his farm.

Minnesota Remains Prepared for Avian Flu

No new cases of highly pathogenic bird flu have been reported in Minnesota since last summer,

No SD Special Session for Medicaid Expansion

Governor Dennis Daugaard announced today that he will not call a special session of the South Dakota State Legislature to address the expansion of Medicaid.

Gov Dayton Says a Special Session is Unlikely

A special session looks unlikely after bonding bill negotiations between Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Republicans broke down yesterday

Nebraska Sits in Top Ten of “Kids Count” Report

The new “Kids Count” report on the wellbeing of children ranks Nebraska ninth overall, up from tenth place last year

Survey of Yankton County Finds No Sites for Large Livestock Development

Yankton County has been working with the state Department of Agriculture on a site analysis report that could aid in the location of large livestock developments.

Senator Says Not Impossible To Find Resolution To GMO Labeling Bill

The Senate has just a few days to pass and get over to the House a compromise measure on GMO…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…