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Vikings Re-Sign Pair

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed tight end Rhett Ellison and cornerback Marcus Sherels.

Nebraska Senators Begin Budget Debate

Nebraska legislators could begin debating proposed changes to the 8-point-6(B)Billion dollar budget they adopted last session.

Another Option for Medicaid Expansion in Nebraska

Supporters of getting more Nebraskans health insurance through the Affordable Care Act want to meet with the governor about another option for getting federal funding.

Iowa Family Caregivers Asking For Help

Iowa lawmakers are being asked to reconsider a bill requiring hospitals to provide instruction of medical tasks to caregivers before a patient is discharged.

Iowa Adds More Jobs

Iowa Workforce Development reports the state unemployment rate was three-point-five percent in January.

Yankton School District Could See Over One Million Dollars in New Funding Plan

The legislature has passed, and the Governor has signed a package of bills that will provide a massive infusion of new money to South Dakota school districts.

Former Legislator, Governor Candidate, Susan Wismer Files to Run Again

Former legislator and democratic candidate for Governor Susan Wismer of Britton has filed to run for the House of Representatives in District One in northeast South Dakota.

Multiple Agencies Conducting Drug Sweep in Yankton

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says multiple search warrants have been issued in a joint narcotics investigation in the Yankton area.

South Dakota Ag Foundation Endowment Established

The South Dakota Agricultural Foundation is announcing the establishment of an endowment fund within the South Dakota Community Foundation focused…

RTEC Building Changes Hands from City to School

The Yankton City Commission took over an hour last night, debating issues around selling the RTEC building to the Yankton School District.

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