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Nebraska Governor Ricketts and Legislators Reach Budget Agreement

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is pleased with the agreement his administration and the legislature reached on the revised state budget.

USD Medical Students Find Their “Match”

Medical students at the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in Sioux Falls, Rapid City and Yankton joined those at 144 other schools nationwide on “Match Day” Friday to learn where they will spend their residencies.

SD Hospital Officials Wait on Medicaid Expansion

While the question of expanding Medicaid in South Dakota couldn’t be answered during the 2016 legislative session, it may be back before a special session later this year.

Budget Process Starting Again for the City of Yankton

Even though the year is barely underway, the Yankton City Commission will soon begin the budget planning process for 2017.

Another Wind Farm Planned for Northwest Iowa

A wind farm proposed for Plymouth County in north west Iowa would have 100 wind turbines and cost an estimated 200 to 300 million dollars.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; Trade Restrictions with Cuba Continue

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she doesn’t know if the U.S. House is ready to strip away the remaining trade restrictions with Cuba.

Bernie Sanders Not Yet Filed for SD Primary Ballot

Bernie Sanders may hope to become president, but he hasn’t filed the documentation yet to be on the Primary ballot in South Dakota.

Hawkeyes, Panthers Ousted

Iowa and Northern Iowa were eliminated from the NCAA men’s basketball tournament with losses Sunday.

Coyote Women Advance

Senior guard Kelly Stewart tied her career high 19 points to lead five Coyotes in double figures in a 101-89 win over Minnesota in the second round of the WNIT at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Jacks Seek Another Upset

The 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (27-6) make their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 Monday when the play 4th-seeded and 13th-ranked Stanford (24-7) in the second round of the 2016 tournament.

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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

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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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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…