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Bill Would Grant Protection Based On Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation would be added to Nebraska’s anti-discrimination laws under a bill introduced in the legislative session.

Changes Sought In Drivers License Law

A Nebraska state senator hopes there’s a change at the top, but if not, he plans to push ahead for a change in state policy that would allow youth brought to Nebraska illegally when young to obtain driver’s licenses.

Coyotes Notch Road Win

South Dakota erased an eight-point halftime deficit and got 12 points and nine rebounds off the bench from Eric Robertson to beat Western Illinois 68-58 Thursday night inside Western Hall.

USD Women Keep Summit Lead

Tia Hemiller and Nicole Seekamp both tallied 15 points and seven rebounds as the South Dakota women’s basketball team held off Fort Wayne to win 73-72 in the Gates Sports Center on Thursday night.

Big Ten Women In Spotlight

Nationally ranked Nebraska and Iowa were winners while Minnesota was upset in Thursday night’s Big 10 women’s basketball action.

Twins Host Diamond Awards

Thursday was a special night for the Minnesota Twins organization and Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com offered a summary of events on the Twins website.

Former Viking All Pro Dies

Running back Tommy Mason, the first draft pick in Minnesota Vikings history, has died. He was 75.

Children’s Groups Merge

Here 4 Youth is an organization in Sioux Falls that offers after school services to children with special needs and their siblings.

Record Numbers For South Dakota State Parks

South Dakota’s state parks saw a record number of campers last year.

Thune’s Committee To Study Internet

South Dakota Senator John Thune held his first hearing as Chair of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. He says…

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