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Sauk Rapids Convenience Store Offers Unique Discount

A Sauk Rapids Minnesota convenience store is offering a unique gas discount, in an effort to fight back against a rash of armed robberies.

Sen Fischer Says Senate Committees Are Looking at Ways to Combat Home-grown Terrorism

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says a number of committees in the Senate are reviewing ways to combat home-grown terrorism that may have led to the deadly shootings in Orlando

University of Nebraska College of Nursing Make Changes to Accelerated BSN Program

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Nursing is making changes to their Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

SD State Fire Meteorologist Says More Rain Means More Fires

Warmer and wetter conditions may eventually lead to more wildfires in eastern South Dakota. State Fire Meteorologist, Dr. Darren Clabo says more rain means more fuel for fires.

Abby Goodlaxson Named Iowa PE Teacher of the Year

A northwest Iowa teacher has been named the Iowa Physical Education Teacher of the Year at the high school level.

Sen Grassley Stands By Opposition to Ban FBI Terrorism Suspects from Buying Guns

As solutions are sought in the wake of the weekend mass killing in Florida, Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is standing by his opposition to a ban that would prevent F-B-I terrorism suspects from buying guns

SD Agriculture Needs to Help Explain GMO’s

A number of large food companies will soon begin reporting if their products contain ingredients from genetically modified plants like corn and soybeans.

Yankton School Adding Food Bank

The Yankton School Board this week approved the use of a room at Lincoln School as a community food bank.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Senate Attempting to Find Spending Controls

The US Senate is working through a long list of spending bills, with a goal of getting them all passed before the August recess.

Twins Nipped By Angels

Johnny Giavotella hit a two-run homer and Kole Calhoun added a solo shot and doubled in another run, as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

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