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Charges Filed in Multiple Fatality Crash on I-80 in Western Nebraska

The Nebraska State Patrol is reporting a multiple vehicle fatality crash, on westbound I-80 near Brule in Keith County has closed a portion of Interstate 80.

Big Donation for Feeding SD

Hunger relief organization Feeding South Dakota received a large donation of food from Minnesota-based Land O’ Lakes this week.

SD Secretary of State Sets Committee on Campaign Finance

South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs may propose changes in the states campaign finance laws.

Closing the Education Gap in Minnesota

State Education Commissioner Brenda Casselius is making a “call to action” for Minnesotans to help eliminate outside factors getting in the way of closing the achievement gap

Nebraska Democrats Looking to November

An energized Nebraska delegation returned home, fired up from the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Net Metering to Expand in Iowa

The Iowa Utilities Board recently updated its rules for people who produce their own electricity.

Trump Stumps Iowa

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made two stops in Iowa this week.

Senate Appropriations Process Bogging Down

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Senate appropriations process is getting in the way of passing budget bills.

SD Democrats Leave National Convention Focused on Unity

The Democratic National Convention has wrapped up with Hillary Clinton as the first female nominee of a major party.
For those in attendance, there was concern about the party coming together after a heated primary race between Clinton and Senator Bernie Sanders.

State of SD Ready to Sell More HSC Land

Preparations are underway to sell more state land adjacent to the Human Services Center in Yankton.

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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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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…