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Lincoln Businesswoman Files for Senate Race in Nebraska

Lincoln Businesswoman Files for Senate Race in Nebraska

Sales Tax Exemptions May be a Target in the 2018 South Dakota Legislature

With a freeze on state aid to education this year, South Dakota lawmakers may expand their search for revenue.

Nebraska Association of Counties Meets This Week

The Nebraska Association of County Officials holds their annual conference this week in Kearney.

South Dakota Schools to See State Aid Freeze

The budget for next year proposed by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard would freeze state aid to schools at this year’s levels.

Yankton City Commission Agrees on Full Time School Resource Officer

Officials from the Yankton School District appeared before the Yankton City Commission Monday night to work out a compromise on funding a full time School Resource Officer.

More Bills Anticipated for the 2018 South Dakota Legislature

Early indications are that the 2018 session of the South Dakota legislature could be a busy one.

National Award For Wieneke

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke added to his growing list of awards Monday by being named the 2017 recipient of the STATS FCS Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award.

Miller Gets Summit Nod

For the second time this season, South Dakota State women’s basketball player Macy Miller was honored as The Summit League Player of the Week Monday.

NSIC Honor For Augie Player

Presley O’Farrell, a senior guard for the Augustana women’s basketball team, has been named the NSIC South Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Gophers Hold Off Drake

Jordan Murphy posted his 12th straight double-double to start the season with 24 points and 18 rebounds, and Minnesota held off Drake 68-67.

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