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Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Talks North Korea Tension

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer visited Japan, South Korea and Australia during a congressional visit over Easter break

Republican Chuck Grassley Expects Tough Road in Bid For Seventh Term

Republican Chuck Grassley says his bid for a seventh term in the U.S. Senate isn’t the kind of “slam dunk” he’s had in the past

USD Pitcher Tops Summit

South Dakota’s Madison Frain has been named Summit League Pitcher of the Week for her performances during the Coyotes’ three-game sweep of IUPUI Saturday and Sunday.

The Sanford Project Looks to Cell Therapy to Fight Type 1 Diabetes

A clinical trial studying the body’s ability to fight type 1 diabetes with cell therapy has used the method on its first participant.

Bill to Fund Final Phase of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Moves Forward in Minnesota House

A bill to fund the final phase of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System in southwest Minnesota is moving forward in the Minnesota House.

Iowa High School Students Get More College Credit Than Counterparts in Other States

New information from the Iowa Department of Education shows Iowa high school students are getting in more college class credit than their counterparts in other states

Controversial Firework Bill Up for a Vote in The Minnesota State House This afternoon

Bottle rockets, firecrackers and other aerial fireworks would be legal in Minnesota under a controversial bill up for a vote in the state House this afternoon (4pm start).

SDSU Needs More Iowa Students to Break Even

The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved lowering tuition rates for students from Iowa to in state levels.

Iowa RFA Executive Director Testifies on Energy Title

Last week, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw testified in front of the Senate Subcommittee on rural development…

Nebraska Unicameral Moves Bill to Help Wind Industry

Nebraska State Senators have advanced to final round a measure to lift regulations on wind energy projects in the state.…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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