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Northwestern Energy Asking for Power Production Proposals

Northwestern Energy wants to add flexible capacity to its electric generating resources.

Congress Getting Back to the Agenda

Dealing with the potential federal government shutdown consumed most of the time and attention of Members of Congress over the past few weeks.

Universities on the Hunt for More Students

Lower student numbers across the university system may lead to changes this fall

Keystone XL Raising Concerns

A federal judge in Montana ruled that Trans Canada can only do minor preparation work for construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline

Iowa Not Appealing Ruling on Abortion Bill

Iowa Republican Governor Kim Reynolds will not appeal a district court judge’s ruling that struck down the six-week abortion ban

Pineda Coming Back

Michael Pineda thinks he’ll be ready to return to the major leagues with the Minnesota Twins after a layoff of 1½ seasons.

Jenkins Earns Award

Fresh off one of the more memorable buzzer-beaters in Jackrabbit basketball history, South Dakota State’s David Jenkins was announced Monday as the Summit League’s Co-Player of the Week.

USD Women Move Up

South Dakota women’s basketball improved to No. 23 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll announced Monday afternoon.

Iowa DOE Head Fielding Questions About Canceled School Days

Iowa DOE Head Fielding Questions About Canceled School Days

USSEC CEO Skeptical of China Deal By March 1

Progress was made on key issues in the U.S. China trade negotiations last week leading to another meeting this week…

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