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STD’s on the Rise in Minnesota, & the Country

The CDC recently released figures showing rates of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis broke a new record in 2017, attaining their highest rates ever

You Never Outgrow Vaccines

The need for vaccines never ends

Two Dead, Several Injured in Accident on I-29 in western Iowa

Two people were killed, three hurt, in a crash Sunday night on Interstate 29 in Harrison County Iowa

Gas Prices Should Drop off Sharply

As the weather gradually gets cooler, gasoline prices are also cooling off, and industry analysts say prices should start to fall

Iowa State Study Shows Children of Divorce Less Likely to Finish College

Children with divorced parents are less likely to earn a four-year college degree or beyond

Nebraska Property Tax Debate; “Everything’s on the Table”

Finding a way to cut property taxes is a major issue in Nebraska, and the legislature has been unable to find any agreements in the past couple of sessions

South Dakota Legislators Expect More Information from Technical Education Board

The Chair of the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature says they need more information from the technical education board.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Looking for more Federal Funding

While construction continues on the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System, future federal funding is needed to keep the project on course.

Congress Back to Work; Many Issues Remain

Congress returns to Washington this week in hopes of reaching agreements on important issues before the end of the fiscal year on September thirtieth.

August in Iowa, Wet and Warm

Iowa State climatologist Justin Gilsan says the month of August brought much-needed rain across the state

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