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Iowa Legislators Consider New Budget Figure

Iowa Legislators Consider New Budget Figure

Yankton County Commission to Re-Consider Load Limits

The Yankton County Commission has been asked to reconsider load limits that are in effect this week.

New South Dakota Law Mandates Public Appearances

The South Dakota legislature passed a bill this session that would mandate all government bodies have a section of their meetings available to public comment.

Trump Tariff Impacts Trickle Down

President Trump signed an executive order last week, imposing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The hikes will take effect in about two weeks.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Wants Answers from the Corps of Engineers

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he wants answers from the Corps of Engineers.

Yankton City Commission to Decide on Pine Street Bridge Replacement

The Yankton City Commission will be asked to consider a higher than expected bid for replacement of the Pine Street bridge.

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Set to Deliver Final State of the State Address

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton is scheduled to deliver his last state of the state address on Wednesday

Iowa Legislature Moves Bill to Outlaw “Food Shaming”

A bill moving through the Iowa legislature seeks to end the “food shaming” some say is happening in a few Iowa schools.

Jacks To Face Buckeyes

The South Dakota State University Jackrabbits earned the No. 12 seed in the 2018 NCAA Tournament and will play No. 5 seed Ohio State in the West Region’s opening round Thursday in Boise, Idaho.

Coyotes Accept CBI Bid

The South Dakota men’s basketball team will be in the postseason for the second-consecutive year after accepting a bid to the College Basketball Invitational.

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