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Greenway Returns To Vikings

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway says he is coming back for one more season in purple.

Long Term Contracts Approved

The South Dakota Board of Regents has modified its personnel policies to allow for the granting of multi-year contracts to certain head coaches, athletic directors and public university presidents.

Late Goal Costs Wild

Cody Ceci got a goal with 3:57 left that deflected off two Minnesota players to help the Ottawa Senators beat the Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.

Nebraska Legislature Approves Property Tax Levy Adjustment

A bill intended to slow the growth of property taxes to fund Nebraska schools has advanced in the Unicameral.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Signs Budget Adjustment Bill

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has signed the budget bills sent to him by the legislature, without any line-item vetoes.

Augie Coach Honored

The National Association of Basketball Coaches’ announced on Thursday that Augustana men’s basketball head coach Tom Billeter has been named the 2016 UPS NABC Division II Coach of the Year.

Managed Medicaid Begins in Iowa

Three private companies will begin managing Iowa’s Medicaid program today.

Iowa Lawmakers Debating “Quality of Life”

A bill that would set aside 25 million dollars in state money for “quality of life” projects and promotions in Iowa is ready for Senate debate.

SD Board of Regents Considering Tuition Cuts for Iowa Students

The South Dakota Board of Regents will consider a policy change at their meeting this week that would drop tuition costs for Iowa students, from non-resident to resident rates.

Mount Marty President Marc Long Officially Inaugurated

Marc Long was officially inaugurated yesterday as the eleventh President of Mount Marty College in Yankton.

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