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Internet Providers Warn “No Privacy on the Internet”

Facebook Chairman Mark Zuckerberg will face a Congressional committee this week to answer questions about their privacy policies, and the breach that may have exposed data from almost ninety million users.

SD Board of Regents Working Through Maintenance & Repair Budget

The South Dakota Board of Regents are still working through an updated policy on paying for maintenance and repair of the buildings on the six campuses.

South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Seeing Big Jump in Wind Power Projects

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is seeing a rapid jump in the number and size of proposed wind power projects.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; “Appropriate Response Needed in Syria”

President Trump condemned what he called a “mindless chemical attack” in Syria that killed women and children.

Iowa Ag Leaders Warn of China Tariffs Impact

Two Iowa ag leaders say the impact of already-imposed tariffs and the threat of new ones will be felt in the agricultural sector for years, perhaps decades to come.

Iowa Business Council Members Predict Growth; Face Worker Challenges

Leaders of Iowa’s largest employers are predicting economic growth over the next six months, but they’re also concerned about an ongoing shortage of qualified workers

Twins Weathered Out

The series finale between the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins Sunday was postponed because of wintry weather.

Royals Lose In Cleveland Chill

Yan Gomes hit a tiebreaking two-run homer off Brandon Maurer in the ninth inning, lifting the Cleveland Indians to a 3-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in the coldest game in Progressive Field history.

Wild Set For Playoffs

The Minnesota Wild wrapped up regular season play over the weekend with a victory over San Jose and now prepare for postseason play starting Wednesday.

One Dead in Turner County Accident

A 36-year-old woman died Saturday night in a one-vehicle crash that occurred south of Marion.

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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…