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Tariffs Hitting Local Businesses

More tariffs and counter tariffs have been enacted between the US and many trading partners including Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.

SD Senator John Thune; Media not “Enemies of the People”

President Trump has stepped up his attacks on the media, calling them “the enemies of the people.” And “dishonest.” Repeating those claims at a campaign stop in Montana last week.

South Dakota Legislative Committee Looking for More Details on Mental Health Access

There is increasing need for mental health services in South Dakota, but lawmakers are looking for more information on access issues.

Missouri River to Run High Into the Fall

Continued high mountain snowpack runoff will keep levels high on the Missouri River through the summer.

Texting Drivers Getting Tickets in Iowa

Iowa drivers who text are getting ticketed

Minnesota RFA Offering Zero Interest Ag Emergency Loans

Farmers impacted by the recent flooding in southwestern Minnesota may be eligible for loans offered by the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority

Twins Complete Sweep

Jake Odorizzi pitched six scoreless innings and Mitch Garver, Eduardo Escobar and Brian Dozier homered as the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 10-1 victory on Sunday.

Porcello, Sox Defeat Royals

Rick Porcello matched his victory total from last year, pitching seven effective innings, Andrew Benintendi had four hits and scored twice, and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday.

Royals Sign Junior High Player

Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.

Barnstormers Edge Storm

The Iowa Barnstormers earned their first Indoor Football League title Saturday night by scoring a 42-38 victory over the Sioux Falls Storm.

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SOUTH DAKOTA OPEN MEETINGS, VIOLATIONS FOUND AND TASK FORCE FORMED

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight /Joshua Haiar) – The Lincoln County Commission violated South Dakota’s open-meetings laws when three commissioners attended…

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IOWA NURSING HOME OWNER FACES 17 CLAIMS OVER RESIDENT DEATHS OR HARM

WEST DES MOINES, IA (Iowa Capitol Dispatch) – An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and…

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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

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CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…