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Yankton County Load Limits on Businesses

A group of contractors met with the Yankton County Commission, concerned about the effects of the road load limits that go into effect next week.

South Dakota Legislators Near Budget Deal

South Dakota legislators are working to wrap up the main run of the 2018 session today.
The budget will be the final bill approved, and may be amended through the day.

District 18 Representative Mike Stevens Undecided on Re-election bid

As the main run of the 2018 South Dakota legislative session comes to an end this week, many legislators will decide if they want to run for re-election.

Minnesota Office of Health Facility Complaints Failures Detailed

Minnesota Senate Committee briefed on failings of state office

Nebraska Legislators Looking at School Safety

A life-long educator, now serving as a Nebraska state senator, says it’s nearly impossible to stop all school violence.

GPAC Men Roll On

Two wins by Great Plains Athletic Conference teams at the national NAIA men’s basketball tourney in Sioux Falls Thursday keeps all four GPAC teams alive.

GPAC Women Stay Perfect

Three more Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s teams won first round games at the national NAIA basketball tourney in Sioux City Thursday.

Trade War Not Good for Nebraska

Vice President Mike Pence defended threatened tariffs on steel and aluminum imports during rallies in the Omaha metropolitan area

SD Girls Tourneys Underway

South Dakota’s Class A and Class B girls basketball state tournaments got underway on Thursday.

Nebraska Tourney Begins

Round one of the Nebraska boys high school basketball tourney opened Thursday in Lincoln for all six classes.

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