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Group of Sanford Researchers Participate in Vatican Event

A group of researchers and leaders from Sanford Health were selected to participate in the “Third International Conference on the Progress of Regenerative Medicine and Its Cultural Impact,” and to receive the 2016 Pontifical Key Innovation Award at the Vatican in Rome.

Repair of The Runway at Offutt Air Force Base is Vital

Repair of the runway at Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha is seen by Nebraska’s leaders to be vital to maintaining the base in good working order and keeping the 55th Air Wing there

Over 9,000 Homeless in Minnesota

The latest count shows there are 9,312 people homeless in Minnesota.

Memorial Service Held for Colette Abbott at USD

A memorial service for Colette Abbott, wife of USD President Jim Abbott was held in Aalfs Auditorium on the USD campus this morning,

Free Tire Drop Off for Southeast SD Towns

The South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources has awarded a grant to the Vermillion land fill to accept and recycle old tires.

Yankton County Commission to Get New Member

The Yankton County Commission will have a new member in January, but won’t need an election to fill that seat.

SD Senator John Thune Hoping for Restraint from Donald Trump

South Dakota Senator John Thune is hoping likely republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump becomes more restrained in his conduct and comments.

Two Die in Accident on Highway 81 South of Yankton

Two people were killed Saturday morning when a semi and a SUV collided nearly head on about two miles south of Yankton.

Twins Swept In Chicago

Jose Quintana pitched seven innings of one-run ball and Austin Jackson hit a go-ahead double in the fifth to lead the White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-1 Sunday for Chicago’s fourth series sweep this season.

Royals Fall To Indians

Josh Tomlin stayed unbeaten and again helped Cleveland bounce back after a loss, leading the Indians to a 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday.

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

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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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NEBRASKA ATTORNEY GENERAL RESPONDS TO ACCUSATIONS OF RETALIATION AGAINST OMAHA TRIBE OVER MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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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…