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Iowa Public Schools’ Start Date Debate Continues

Iowa’s legislature continues to hear debate on the proposed start date for classes.

Iowa’s Gas Tax Increase Concerns Station Owners

Gas station owners are pleading with Iowa legislatures to phase in the gas tax increase.

Mandate to Require Vaccination Under Debate

A bill to require two meningitis vaccinations for all Nebraska students is being debated.

Recommendations Continue to Improve Nebraska Corrections

More recommendations are being made to make Nebraska’s corrections operations more affordable.

Valentine’s Day Brings More Online Dating Scams

The Better Business Bureau is warning people against increased online dating scams around the holiday.

Healthcare Deadline Looms

The final deadline for those wishing to have health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace is this Sunday, February 15th.

Death Penalty Repeal Bill Killed

A South Dakota legislative committee listened to two hours of often emotional testimony from people supporting and opposing the death penalty.

Rounds Questions EPA Regulations

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, questioned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan to regulate carbon emissions at a committee hearing.

Vikings To Get Early Start

The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers will open the 2015 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame game.

SDSU Women Upset By Denver

Freshman Macy Miller scored a career-high 30 points but it wasn’t enough as the South Dakota State women’s basketball team lost a 77-72 Summit League game at Denver Wednesday.

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