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Coal Fired States Fighting EPA

Nebraska is joining with other coal-dependent states to fight the Environmental Protection Agency’s new emissions guidelines.

Tecumseh Employees Still in Emergency Operation

A state labor union has filed a complaint against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services after workers at the Tecumseh prison remain on mandatory 12-hour emergency shifts.

Twins Swept In Toronto

Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and Mark Buehrle earned his 30th career win against Minnesota as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the struggling Twins 9-3 Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.

Tigers Walkoff Royals

Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer off Ryan Madson in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Morningside Is GPAC Favorite

The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) held their 16th annual football media day on Thursday, August 6, at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Zimmer Preps Vikes For Game

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has returned to training camp with the team after visiting his ailing father.

Former Gopher QB Transfers

East Carolina has added former Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson as a walk-on.

Ag Gag Law Found Unconstitutional

The U.S. District Court of Idaho has ruled the state’s “ag gag law” is unconstitutional.

Chinese Pork Supply Lower

During the past year and a half, China has culled 20 percent of its hog herd, which has sent prices higher and boosted pork producers profit margins.

World Trade Organization Hears Retaliation From Canada and Mexico

The World Trade Organization is intending on holding a hearing to determine retaliatory levels sought by Canada and Mexico against the U.S. over Country of Origin Labeling.

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SOUTH DAKOTA OPEN MEETINGS, VIOLATIONS FOUND AND TASK FORCE FORMED

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight /Joshua Haiar) – The Lincoln County Commission violated South Dakota’s open-meetings laws when three commissioners attended…

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WEST DES MOINES, IA (Iowa Capitol Dispatch) – An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and…

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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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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…

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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…