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Fear of Higher Speed Limits in Nebraska

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would raise the speed limit by five miles an hour to 80 on I-80 and 65 mph on most state highways

Storm on Track to Dump Heavy Snow

A storm system continues to develop as it takes aim on the northern plains.

Yankton High School Students to get Real Farming Experience

Students at Yankton High School will get some actual hands on farming experience this year.

Bill to Ban Iowa Traffic Cams Getting More Attention

A bid to ban all traffic enforcement cameras in Iowa is among the first bills to get some traction in the 2018 Iowa legislature

South Dakota State Employee Raises Not Off the Table

Raises for state employees is not a dead issue in the South Dakota legislature.

South Dakota Tourism Reports Another Good Year

Visitors to South Dakota last year spent more than three point nine billion dollars.

SD Senator Mike Rounds a “No” vote on Continuing Resolution

A stop gap funding bill passed by the US House Thursday night may hit a road block in the Senate

Vikings Seek NFC Title

Sunday’s two NFL playoff games will decide who plays in the Super Bowl and the Minnesota Vikings can be the NFC representative with a win in Philadelphia.

Huskers Score Upset

James Palmer Jr. scored 19 points, Isaiah Roby had a career-high 14 and Nebraska beat No. 23 Michigan 72-52 for its first win over the Wolverines since joining the Big Ten.

Gophers Drop Big 10 Outing

Kevin Huerter scored 19 points, Anthony Cowan Jr. had a career-high 10 assists and Maryland used a strong second half to beat cold-shooting Minnesota 77-66.

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