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South Dakota Tax Revenues Close to Budget

South Dakota sales tax revenues have been on a hilly course so far in 2018

Calming Flooded Lakes in South Dakota

The South Dakota legislature this year attempted to put an end to several years of disagreements over access to flooded lakes over private lands.

Missouri River Flooding Not Likely

Even with mountain snowpack well above normal, and several rivers in Montana running high, there isn’t much concern about flooding along the Missouri River.

Minnesota Legislature Adjourns with Many Issues Undecided

The Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2018 session just before midnight Sunday

Farm Bill Stopped in the US House

Nebraska Congressman Jeff Fortenberry is optimistic a better Farm Bill can come up for another House vote.

Twins Salvage Finale

Logan Morrison hit a two-run single to give the Minnesota Twins’ offense a much-needed lift, and four relievers worked 3 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Yanks Pound Royals

Tyler Austin hit a pair of two-run homers, Sonny Gray pitched eight innings of four-hit ball and the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 Sunday to win their eighth consecutive series.

Gophers Add Transfer

Minnesota has picked up another scholarship player for the upcoming basketball season.

Lynx Lose Season Opener

Chelsea Gray’s contested off-balance shot in the lane at the buzzer gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener, an intense rematch of last year’s WNBA finals.

Summit Baseball Tourney Set

Oral Roberts earned the top seed in the upcoming Summit League Baseball Championship for the 18th time in program history and fourth consecutive year.

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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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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…