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Epidemiologist Warns of Ticks Over Memorial Day Weekend

With Memorial Day weekend just ahead, thousands of Nebraskans will be heading out on their first camping trips of the season — and they’ll need to take precautions against ticks.

Iowa Police Chief Retires

Officials in Iowa City will be looking for a new police chief. Sam Hargadine on Monday announced his retirement, effective June 30.

Northwest Iowa Landowners Filed Lawsuit Against Dakota Access

Northwest Iowa landowners have filed a pair of lawsuits to stop construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Des Moines…

Minnesota Lawmakers Unable to Pass Transportation Bill

Minnesota state lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on passing a transportation bill this session. While that was…

Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Property Tax Relief

Minnesota state lawmakers were able to wrap up their 2016 session by passing a property tax relief measure. The tax…

FDA Announces New Food Label that Targets Added Sugar

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the most radical overhaul in nutrition labels in decades, putting sugar in the…

EPA to Propose Pollinator Rule

Environmental Protection Agency officials say they intend to propose a pollinator rule before President Obama’s term in office ends. South…

Twins Woes Continue

Salvador Perez had a career-high five hits, including a double, a triple and an RBI, to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

Royals Sigh Of Relief

When Alex Gordon and Mike Moustakas collided while chasing a foul ball on Sunday, the Kansas City Royals gasped at the prospects of losing two All-Stars on one play.

Future Coyote Sets Mark

University of South Dakota commit Chris Nilsen set the American high school record in the pole vault Saturday at the Missouri Class 5 sectional meet.

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