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South Dakota Legislators May Be Called Back for a Special Session

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is considering calling legislators back to Pierre for a special session. It would consider changes to the states online sales tax law.

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon Warns of Russian Interference

Federal intelligence officials are warning that Russia is involved in a pervasive influence campaign ahead of November’s U-S midterm elections

Iowa Communities Celebrate National Night Out

More than four-dozen Iowa communities will be taking part in this week’s National Night Out

Cave Slam Beats Royals

Jake Cave hit his first career grand slam and closer Fernando Rodney survived a chaotic ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Sunday.

Perry Wins Again In Minnesota

Kenny Perry won the 3M Championship one last time, closing with a 3-under 69 for a three-stroke victory in the PGA Tour Champions event that is being replaced by the PGA Tour’s 3M Open.

Lujan Joins Jacks Staff

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier has announced the hiring of former Jackrabbit student-athlete Zach Lujan to coach the team’s running backs.

Meth Still Spreading in Rural Minnesota

A new study shows meth is still the drug of choice in rural Minnesota

“Mile-a-Minute” Weed Found in Iowa

An invasive weed from eastern Asia has been found in Iowa for the first time.

Nebraska Economist Doesn’t See a Recession

A University of Nebraska economist says the US economy faces a number of pressures, but he doesn’t see recession on the horizon.

City of Yankton to Soon Consider Major Wastewater Plant Upgrade

Even as construction continues on a thirty-million-dollar upgrade to the water treatment plant, Yankton city officials are looking at a major rebuild of the wastewater treatment plant.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

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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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…