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Bowl Action For Hawks, Cyclones

This season’s college football bowl games were announced Sunday with Iowa and Iowa State learning where they will play.

Gophers Win, Huskers Fall

Big Ten men’s basketball on Sunday included a win by Minnesota and a setback for Nebraska.

Fewer Veterinarians Available in Rural Areas

Farmers and public health officials are growing increasingly concerned with a shortage of food animal veterinarians in Iowa and across the country.

Timberwolves Clip Clippers

Jimmy Butler scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, Taj Gibson added 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 on Sunday night.

More Conditions Covered under Minnesota’s Medical Marijuana

Starting July 1st next year, autism and obstructive sleep apnea will be added as qualifying conditions for medical cannabis in Minnesota.

Minnesota Prosecutors Going After Opioid Companies

A number of Minnesota counties are suing opioid manufacturers and distributors in state and federal court

Prisoner Fails to Return to Pierre Community Work Center

A state prison inmate has been placed on escape status after failing to return from her work release jobsite.

Iowa Legislators Talk Long Term Water Quality Plan

Republicans and Democrats say finding a long-term source of money for water quality efforts is a priority for the 2018 Iowa legislative session

University of Iowa Alzheimer’s Study Needs Volunteers

Researchers at the University of Iowa are looking for Iowans who are serving as caretakers of a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia.

Nebraska State Senator Wants Review of Tax Incentives

The chair of the Nebraska legislature’s Performance Audit Committee says everything will be considered when it comes to revising tax incentive programs.

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