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Plea By Vikings Game Protester

One of two people charged with misdemeanors for unfurling a banner protesting the Dakota Access pipeline from the rafters of U.S. Bank Stadium during a Minnesota Vikings game has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.

Tourney Invite For USD Women

South Dakota women’s basketball has accepted an invitation to compete in the 2018 Puerto Rico Classic held Dec. 19-21 at Mario Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.

Wild Hires Veteran Assistant

The Minnesota Wild have hired Jack Ferreira as an assistant to new general manager Paul Fenton.

Newcomer Dan Klimisch Finishes First in the Yankton County Commission Republican Primary

Dan Klimisch finished first in the five way Yankton County Commission republican primary.

New Iowa State Climatologist on the Job

A native of the “Show-Me State” is Iowa’s new state climatologist. Justin Glisan grew up in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Ticks Moving in Minnesota

After a slow start due to the late winter, tick season is now in full swing in Minnesota

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; Trump Trade Policy Concerning, Confusing

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says it’s understandable agricultural leaders worry about a trade war with some of the state’s top trading partners.

Nebraska Game & Parks Working to Expand Monarch Butterfly Habitat

A plant could hold the key to increased populations of eastern Monarch Butterfly’s after a drastic decline over the past 20 years.

More Companies Apply to Supply Medical Marijuana in Iowa

The process is underway to select a second company to produce medical marijuana products in Iowa.

Legislative Primaries Dot the South Dakota Ballot

Among other races South Dakota voters will decide today, there are twenty-three legislative primaries scattered across the state.

Recent Headlines

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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…

3 days ago in Local

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…

4 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…

4 days ago in Local

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…

4 days ago in Local

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…