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Mountain Lion Shot in Northeast Nebraska

The population of mountain lions is unknown in northeast Nebraska, but it’s no doubt that they are there.

South Dakota Attorney General to Defend State Law on Same Sex Marriage

As the US Supreme Court denied a request to determine if states are required to acknowledge same sex marriages.

Senate Candidate Says EB5 Program Isn’t a Key Issue

Mike Rounds, candidate for the South Dakota U.S. Senate seat, says EB5 may need improvement, but shouldn’t be the focus of the race.

Nebraska Bridges in Need of Replacement

The Nebraska legislature will have to make decision regarding thousands of bridges within the state in need of repair.

Fort Wayne Is Summit Pick

Fort Wayne is the preseason favorite to win the 2014-15 Summit League Men’s Basketball Championship according to the annual preseason poll of league coaches, SIDs and media.

Peterson Gets Trial Date

A Texas judge has tentatively set a Dec. 1 trial date for Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson on a charge of felony child abuse for using a wooden switch to discipline his 4-year-old son.

Jackrabbit Runner Honored

South Dakota State’s Brendan Sage was named The Summit League’s Cross Country Male Athlete of the Week.

FSA Holding Farm Bill Meetings In South Dakota

South Dakota Farm Service Agency along with the State Farmers Union have been holding meetings across the state to help…

Lack of School Funding Affecting Student Performance

Yankton residents met last evening for a presentation by the South Dakota Budget and Policy Institute highlighting the current state of South Dakota’s k-12 education.

Consumer Study Shows More People Eating Pork

Results of a consumer tracking study released by the National Pork Board found that more American consumers rate their enjoyment…

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