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Minnesota Senator Al Franken Takes on Expensive Prescription Drugs

Later this month, Minnesota Senator Al Franken will kick off a prescription drug tour across the state.

Class Action Lawsuit Over SNAP Applications in Nebraska

A class action lawsuit over the time it takes Nebraska to process SNAP – or food stamps – applications is being settled.

Weather Observers Needed in Iowa

Iowans who enjoy following the state’s ever-changing weather conditions are wanted to help with a national network of weather observers.

Fatal Shooting on the East Side of Yankton Under Investigation

A fatal shooting was reported on the east side of Yankton on Saturday.

SD Secretary of State to Recount Petition Signature Samples

Medical marijuana advocates in South Dakota are excited as Secretary of State Shantel Krebs has announced that her office will recheck of the validity of signatures for an initiated measure.

Northern Plains Weather Trends Toward Rain

The people who track weather trends are anticipating a change to a more active pattern in the next few weeks.

SD Legislators Enter Final Week of the 2016 Session

South Dakota legislators are back in Pierre for the final full week of the 2016 session.

USD Awards Major Education Scholarships

The University of South Dakota has awarded the first of its new premier scholarships of ten thousand dollars each to a junior and senior who plan to stay in state to teach.

SD District 16 Senator Bill Shorma Announces Run for the State House

District 16 Senator Bill Shorma of Dakota Dunes says he will run for re-election this fall, to the state House…

SD Legislators Enter Final Week

South Dakota lawmakers are back in Pierre for the final full week of the legislative session.

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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…