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MnDOT Encourages Call ins for Railroad Emergencies

MnDOT Encourages Call ins for Railroad Emergencies

New Name Coming for CenturyLink Center Arena

New Name Coming for CenturyLink Center Arena

US Supreme Court Rules for South Dakota in Online Sales Tax Case

The US Supreme Court has upheld a South Dakota law that forces online retailers to pay sales taxes to states they do business in.

Heavy Rains to Taper Off; More Rain into Next Week

The first day of summer is a soggy one across much of the area

SD Democratic Congressional Candidate Tim Bjorkman Appealing to Trump Voters

South Dakota democratic Congressional candidate Tim Bjorkman will need cross over voters to win in November.

South Dakota Teacher Compensation Review Board Meets

The Teacher Compensation Review Board met for the first time this week in Pierre

State Programs Help Small South Dakota Towns Hang on to Their People

A report from the US Census Bureau this month showed more than half the towns in South Dakota are either not growing or are losing population.

Climate Change in Ag Has Been Going on for Years

A number of weather scientists from across the country have been meeting, comparing notes on local impacts of climate change.

Iowa Lottery Exploring Sports Betting

The five-member board that oversees the Iowa Lottery has directed lottery staff to “explore…the feasibility” of having Iowa retailers use lottery terminals for sports betting.

Twins Beat Sox Again

Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler homered to back an effective start by Lance Lynn as the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.

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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…

5 days ago in Local

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…