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Hunter Steps Down

Torii Hunter has declared an end to his playing career of 17-plus major league seasons, including more than a decade with the Minnesota Twins.

Iowa Groups Agree on “Too Much Money in Politics”

The conservative Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition and the liberal group Progress Iowa have joined the campaign that’s calling for an end to outside spending on political races.

Keystone XL Review Decision “A Surprise”

US State Department officials say its review of the Keystone XL oil pipeline application will continue.

Major Change to Iowa Medicaid

An Iowa statehouse committee spent a lot of time hearing about what’s being called a massive change in how health care in Iowa is delivered to the poor and disabled.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; US Policy in Syria “Failed”

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the Obama Administration needs to insure Congress…and the American people…that it has a plan to defeat the Islamic State.

SD Health Insurance Rates Going Up

The cost of health insurance continues to rise, and it looks like that will continue in 2016.

South East Tech Starts Planning Process

Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls has begun a strategic planning process that will ultimately result in the creation of a five-year Strategic Vision Plan.

Vikings List Injuries

The Minnesota Vikings have a long injury list this week.

Mingo Earns League Honor

South Dakota State junior Megan Mingo from Yankton was named The Summit League Women’s Golfer of the Month Wednesday after leading the Jackrabbits in three October events.

Nebraska Playoffs Roll On

Two classes of Nebraska prep football playoffs were in action Wednesday.

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22 hours ago in Local

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…

22 hours ago in Local

CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

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

22 hours ago in Local

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…

2 days ago in Local

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.…

2 days ago in Local

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…