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25-year-old Fish Has Been Found Living in West Okoboji Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is reporting that a 25-year-old fish has been found living in West Okoboji Lake

Teachers in SD Invited to MMC Professional Development Institute this summer

Teachers in south east South Dakota are invited to Mount Marty College’s (MMC) Professional Development Institute this summer.

Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications

A state program that helps rural medical facilities in South Dakota recruit pharmacists, physical therapists and other health professionals is now accepting applications

Lawsuit Against HHS and CMS Has Been Filed

Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart filed a lawsuit against the U-S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

State Audit Criticizes Spending Decisions Nebraska Tourism Commission

A state audit criticizes a number of spending decisions made by the independent Nebraska Tourism Commission

Northwest Iowa Teacher Named Teacher of the Year

A northwest Iowa teacher is being named the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year for the state of Iowa, which qualifies her for the national Teacher of the Year honor as well.

SD Making Slow Progress Toward Medicaid Expansion

Slow movement continues in the push to expand Medicaid in South Dakota.

Short Bridge, Long Debate

The Yankton County Commission this week approved replacement of a small culvert bridge over a tributary of the James River north east of Yankton.

Twins Battered By Astros

Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa both homered and knocked in three as the Houston Astros won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 16-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins Wednesday night.

Royals Routed By Nationals

Daniel Murphy finished a triple shy of the cycle, slumping slugger Bryce Harper also went deep and the Washington Nationals routed the floundering Kansas City Royals 13-2 Wednesday.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

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

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

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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AARP SOUTH DAKOTA AND ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION MAKING PEOPLE AWARE OF COSTLY SCAMS

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