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Garnett Will Return

Kevin Garnett is returning for season No. 21.

Sherlock On National Team

Former South Dakota State University football player Jack Sherlock has been selected as a member of the 2015 U.S. Men’s National Team.

SDSU Promotes Assistant Coach

South Dakota State University Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced that Ellie Wilkins has been promoted and will serve as head coach of the Jackrabbit women’s equestrian team during the upcoming 2015-16 season.

South Dakota District 9 Representative to Resign

South Dakota’s legislature has accepted another resignation from its District 9 Representative.

Warm and Dry Weather Good for Crops

Much of Iowa had mostly warm and dry weather last week that benefited crop production.

Presidential Candidates Urged to Participate in Iowa Forum

Iowa Republicans like Governor Terry Branstad are joining with Iowa Democrats to urge presidential candidates to participate in an event sponsored by the Iowa Brown and Black Forum.

Iowa Republicans Dispute Governor’s School Spending Veto

The top-ranking Republican in the Iowa legislature disputes Republican Governor Terry Branstad’s assertion that lawmakers “absolutely” knew he was likely to veto spending for Iowa’s public schools.

New Obesity Drug Not for Everyone

Residents throughout the region are hearing a lot about a new drug to help fight obesity.

Nebraskans Continue Petitions for Death Penalty Ballot Issue

“Nebraskans for the Death Penalty” continue to collect signatures to put the issue to the vote of the people.

Minnesotans Push For More Rail Safety

Minnesota advocates continue their push for stronger safety measures on this second anniversary of the Quebec oil train disaster.

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6 hours ago in Local

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

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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…

1 day 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.…

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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…