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EPA Takes Next Step to Redefine “Waters of the United States”

Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency along with the Department of the Army set their “Step 2” rule that would redefine…

State Senators Work on Nebraska Property Tax Fix

A group of ten Nebraska State Senators led by Senator Mike Groene of North Platte will be meeting this summer…

South Dakota Legislator Worried About Small Town Nursing Homes

Nursing homes in small towns could be endangered

New South Dakota Graduation Requirements on the Way

The South Dakota Board of Education has developed and is expected to adopt new high school graduation requirements later this summer.

South Dakota Cabinet Secretaries Drifting Away

South Dakota Ag Secretary Mike Jaspers was among the first to leave, he will be followed by Education Secretary Don Kirkegaard next month.

South Dakota Lawmaker Exploring Drug Sentence Alternatives

As the number of illegal drug arrests rises in South Dakota, lawmakers are looking for alternatives.

Iowa GOP Picks Mike Naig for Ag Secretary

The one statewide contest that was unresolved by the June 6th Primary in Iowa ended Saturday.

House Farm Bill Back for Another Vote This Week

The House Farm Bill will be back for another vote this week

Twins Suffer Bieber Fever

Shane Bieber capped a whirlwind few hours by pitching one-run ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday.

Big 12 Battles SEC In CWS

A pair of Big 12 Conference teams battled two SEC teams Sunday in the College World Series first round doubleheader in Omaha.

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