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Red Cross Raises Awareness for Blood Shortages

Blood shortages are beginning to crop up at some hospitals, so officials with the American Red Cross are urging eligible donors in Nebraska to give blood or platelets

Iowa Forms Impaired Driving Coalition

The head of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) says the state has formed a first-of-its-kind-in-Iowa Impaired Driving Coalition

Iowa Can Save Money and Lives According to Study

A new study suggests the State of Iowa could save tens-of-thousands of lives and billions of dollars

Delmont Remembers Year Ago Tornado

The bells of Hope Lutheran Church rang one year to the minute that an EF-2 tornado tore through small town of Delmont (SD) as the community paused to remember.

Yankton County Commission Looks at Road Work Alternatives

The Yankton County Commission held a special meeting yesterday to hear from Tom Johnson, with Mid State Reclamation.

Yankton City Commission Seats New Member, Re-organizes

The Yankton City Commission reorganized at its meeting last night, seating a new member, and electing a mayor.

NDOR Developing New Alternate Route for Highway 12

The Nebraska Department of Roads (NDOR) has been developing a new alternative route, to provide a long term transportation solution for Nebraska Highway 12 between Santee and Niobrara.

Yankton Teachers Get Pay Raise

The Yankton School Board last night approved pay raises for their teachers for next school year.

New SDSU President Expanding Contacts

Incoming South Dakota State University President Dr. Barry Dunn says he knows he will have to expand his contacts with the Board of Regents, legislators and the Governor, among others.

Vikings Add Former Gopher

The Minnesota Vikings have signed kick returner and former Minnesota Golden Gopher Troy Stoudermire.

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MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…