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New Inmate Program Launches in Nebraska

A new program has been launched at the Nebraska State Penitentiary aimed at giving inmates the skills they need

Pressure to Upgrade Highway 14 Builds in Wake of Election

A group pushing to upgrade Highway 14 to four lanes in southern Minnesota is turning up

No Cases of Bird Flu in Iowa This Year

One year ago chicken, egg and turkey producers in Iowa entered the fall after a spring of outbreaks of bird flu

Catholics in Nebraska Urged to Retain Death Penalty

Catholics in Nebraska are being urged to vote to retain the repeal of the death penalty

Nebraska State Senators Travel to Whiteclay – Pine Ridge over Alcohol Issues

Several Nebraska State Senators spent time in Whiteclay, and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, talking about the issues created by alcohol sales from the small village to residents of the reservation.

Former SD Senator says Congress Wrong in Veto Override

Former South Dakota Senator Larry Pressler says Congress got it wrong by overriding President Obama’s veto of a bill allowing US citizens to sue Saudi Arabia.

Jacks Open MVFC Schedule

The Missouri Valley Football Conference season for South Dakota State kicks off Saturday night with a matchup between a pair of nationally ranked teams as the No. 15/16 Jacks host No. 8/8 Western Illinois.

Area Teams In League Battles

Conference play is in the spotlight for area college football teams this weekend.

Twins Salvage One

Byron Buxton tripled, doubled, drove in two runs and scored twice as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-6 on Thursday night.

SDSU, USD Chase Denver Swimmers

South Dakota State University and South Dakota swimmers will once again chase Denver for Summit League superiority.

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