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SDSU Swimmers Honored

Four members of the South Dakota State University swimming and diving teams were honored with athlete of the week honors Tuesday by The Summit League.

First Flu Deaths Reported in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports two people have died from the flu.

Iowa Moving to Managed Medicaid

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says some health care providers are trying to scare the public about the state’s transition to a privately managed Medicaid system.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; Suspend Syrian Refugee Program

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the Syrian refugee program should be suspended while the U.S. reviews its procedures.

Blue Ribbon Taxes Tough to Pass

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education is backing a plan to raise the state sales tax to increase teacher pay by seventy five million dollars.

Back to Normal May Feel Chilly

While much of the region has been enjoying a mild fall, a return to normal may be a bit of a shock.

Jacks Roll To 2-0

Four of the five Jackrabbit starters scored in double figures and one more hit the mark off the bench, as South Dakota State ran away with an 85-68 wire-to-wire win over Weber State on Monday at Frost Arena.

MVFC Elite Shine

Four teams from the Missouri Valley Football Conference remain ranked in the top 15 in both FCS national polls.

Nebraska Preps Advance

Matchups for the championship games in two Nebraska prep football classes were decided by semifinal round action Monday.

Young Gains Summit Award

Junior Kerri Young (Mitchell) picked up her first Summit League Player of the Week Monday after helping the South Dakota State women’s basketball team to a season- and home-opening win.

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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

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GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…

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REMAINDER OF SNAP PAYMENTS TO BE ISSUED THIS WEEK IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Social Services will be issuing the remainder of November SNAP benefits this week.…

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SUSPECTED OVERDOSE DEATH OF INMATE UNDER INVESTIGATION

SPRINGFIELD, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley says the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating a suspected drug overdose…