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La Nina’s Back, Snowy & Cold Winter Possible

The reemergence of a La Nina ocean pattern could lead to unsettled winter weather over the central and northern plains.

Donations Adding up for Mount Marty College

A recent donation of over three million dollars to Mount Marty College highlights the importance of fund raising for small, private colleges.

SD Wind Power Poised for More Expansion

The American Wind Energy Association said in a release last week that a number of states have hit some milestones in wind produced electricity.

SD Senator John Thune Catching Heat for Comments on Donald Trump

The Presidential campaign this year continues to twist and turn, and is catching politicians in some of those contortions.

City of Yankton Adding Community Services

The City of Yankton has taken steps in the last year to be more involved in community activities, including hiring a full time events coordinator.

Vikings Look To Rebound

Sam Bradford tries to shake off a six-sack outing in the Vikings’ first loss when Minnesota meets the returning Jay Cutler and the struggling Bears in Chicago tonight.

Huskers Slip After Loss

Alabama, Michigan, Clemson and Washington are at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll and the Big 12 was left without a top-10 team after a weekend during which four unbeaten teams lost.

Iowa Should See Stable Natural Gas Prices This Winter

Natural gas prices dropped 55 cents this week after a couple of weeks where the price went up a few cents.

Streveler Earns Weekly Honor

The Missouri Valley Football Conference weekly football awards include South Dakota quarterback Chris Streveler this week.

Jacks Upset At Illinois State

South Dakota State found itself in an early hole in its game Saturday afternoon and couldn’t climb out as the Jackrabbits fell into a tie for first place in the Missouri Valley Football Conference with a 38-21 defeat at the hands of Illinois State.

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SOUTH DAKOTA BUDGET COMMISSIONER WARNS OF ANOTHER DIFFICULT YEAR AS REVENUE LAGS PROJECTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top state government budget official warned Thursday that the current budget cycle…

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LAWMAKER PREDICTS BROAD SUPPORT FOR REHAB AND RECIDIVISM REFORMS IN WAKE OF PRISON VOTE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – A South Dakota legislative leader predicted he can “almost assure” that “every legislator” will support reforms addressing…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN URGES SOUTH DAKOTANS TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORS IN NEED AMID CALLS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden is urging South Dakotans to support their neighbors and emphasizing the importance…

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ATTORNEYS GENERAL ACCUSE SOME SMALL REFINERIES OF ‘MANIPULATING’ RENEWABLE FUEL EXEMPTIONS

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, and Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent a letter…

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CHILD ABUSE CHARGES IN WATERTOWN

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Two Watertown residents are facing felony charges after a child abuse investigation that began October 24th. Police…