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SD Bill to Help Rural Healthcare Providers

While big issues like teacher pay and Medicaid expansion will dominate this session of the South Dakota legislature, many lawmakers will have their own bills to introduce.

Yankton School Board Hears Facilities Update

The Yankton School Board got an update last night on the comprehensive facilities study that is underway in the district.

Record Viewership For Viking Loss

The Seahawks’ comeback win over the Vikings is the most-watched early Sunday NFL wild-card game on record.

Final FCS Ratings Set

The South Dakota State University football team holds a spot in the top 20 of both major season-ending Football Championship Subdivision polls.

Poll Leaders Keep Spots

Kansas and Connecticut remain the top rated men’s and women’s college basketball teams with some area teams getting notice.

Augie Stars Reap Rewards

Basketball players from Augustana have earned weekly honors in the Northern Sun Conference South Division.

Slow Progress on Minnesota Special Session

No agreement yet between legislators and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton on a special session.

No Anti-Bullying Bill for the Iowa Legislature

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad won’t ask state legislators to pass an anti-bullying law.

New Car Sales Jump in Iowa

Iowans purchased over 142-thousand new vehicles in 2015, a 3.2 percent increase over the previous year.

Nebraska Bill to Start a Paid Family Leave Program

A state senator proposes Nebraska establish a paid family leave insurance program.

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