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SD School Districts Working with New Funding Formula

Schools across South Dakota are adapting to a new funding formula passed by this year’s legislature.

Twins Weekend In Windy City

After losing two of three in Houston, the Minnesota Twins will spend their weekend in Chicago playing three games with the Central Division leading White Sox.

NSIC Teams In Regional

There were mixed results for the Northern Sun Conference softball teams at the central regional Thursday.

Coyote Coach Adds Staff

South Dakota women’s basketball head coach Dawn Plitzuweit has announced the additions of Russ Rose and Kayla Tetschlag to her staff as assistant coaches for the 2016-17 season.

Jacks Get NCAA Task

The South Dakota State men’s golf team is making history after being announced as one of 81 teams in the 2016 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship Thursday morning during the NCAA Selection Show.

Fortenberry Gives a Lukewarm Endorsement

A lukewarm endorsement at best as Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry reacts to the swift change of events

“Gun” Cell Phone Cases Banned in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed a bill banning sale or possession of cell phone cases that look like guns

Top Leaders in the Iowa Legislature Reject the “anti-establishment” Fervor

The top two leaders in the Iowa legislature reject the idea the “anti-establishment” fervor among the nation’s voters this year will trickle down and doom incumbents like them running for reelection to the Iowa House and Senate

Not Much Action Taken on Improving Water Quality

The Iowa legislature adjourned this year’s session without taking much action on improving the state’s water quality.

Property Tax Cuts in Nebraska Depend on Education Aid

While Nebraska lawmakers were able to pass twenty million dollars in property tax cuts this year, any further progress may take more of a comprehensive approach.

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