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Nebraska License Plates Not at the Top of List in Legislature

Nebraska License Plates Not at the Top of List in Legislature

Northern Plains Could See Warmer Temperatures, More Rain

It looks like much of the northern plains may see warmer and wetter conditions over the next few months.

SD Faith Based Adoption Agencies Protected by New Bill

A controversial bill passed by the 2017 legislature would offer protections to faith based adoption agencies.

Penneys Store Closings in South Dakota Indicate Retail Shift

The news last week that JC Penneys stores in four South Dakota cities would close, was the latest in a string of major changes in retailing.

SD State Employees Could See Pay Cut

While teachers in the state will get a raise of three tenths of a percent, state employees will instead have that increase directed to their health insurance costs.

Public Land Lease Auction Underway in South Dakota

A large land lease auction is under way in South Dakota.

Constitutional Spending Limit Advances in the Iowa Legislature

The Iowa Constitution requires that the State of Iowa have a balanced budget, but the Iowa Senate has endorsed a constitutional amendment that would enforce MORE restraints on state spending.

Minnesota Exports Down

Minnesota businesses exported 19-billion dollars’ worth of products last year.

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Expects “Grueling” Nomination Process

A Nebraska Senator will sit in on the confirmation hearing for federal Judge Neil Gorsuch, nominated by President Trump to the Supreme Court.

Season Ends For SDSU Women

It took until overtime in the second round of the Women’s NIT but the South Dakota State women’s basketball team’s season came to an end Sunday in front of a 2,793 fans at Frost Arena.

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