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State Workers Group Concerned About Healthcare Costs

While state employees in South Dakota are in line for a three percent raise next year, much of that could be eaten up by increased insurance costs.

Noem Speaks To Legislature

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem was in Pierre Wednesday, speaking before both houses of the legislature.

Governor Optimistic About Beef Plant

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard says he is optimistic that the investment group that bought the Northern Beef Packing plant in Aberdeen will operate it as a slaughter and processing facility.

Peterson Set For Surgery

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is going under the knife.

Viking Gets Pro Bowl Pick

The 2014 Pro Bowl Draft wrapped up last night in Hawaii with the final 60 players selected to Team Rice and Team Sanders.

Hawkeyes Come Up Short

Nik Stauskas scored 26 points, and No. 21 Michigan held off No. 10 Iowa 75-67 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten in the Big Ten.

Gophers Score Upset

DeAndre Mathieu and Mo Walker each scored 18 points to push Minnesota to an 81-68 victory Wednesday night over No. 9 Wisconsin, the Badgers’ third straight loss.

T-Wolves Value Below Average

The Timberwolves rank 26th in a “Forbes Magazine” list of the NBA’s most valuable franchises.

Yeaton To Lead Rail Board

The South Dakota State Rail Board re-organized, re-electing Todd Yeaton of Kimball as Chairman.

Tax Cut Discussions Continue

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has made tax cuts his prime issue in his last legislative session.

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