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SD Governor Candidate Kristi Noem Looking for GOP Primary Votes

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem is using the break from Washington to move around the state, pushing her “Kickstart the Economy” agenda.

2018 South Dakota Legislative Session “Productive”

The 2018 South Dakota legislative session was marked by a lack of political grandstanding, and great efficiency in moving a large load of bills.

UNMC Biocontainment Unit Holds Training Classes

The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine in Omaha hosted a training class this week on how to care for patients infected with illnesses like Ebola.

Opening Day Arrives

There’s a vastly different vibe in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse heading into opening day.

Towns Has Record Setting Night

Karl-Anthony Towns scored a franchise-record 56 points and added 15 rebounds for his league-leading 63rd double-double, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Atlanta Hawks 126-114.

Royals Catcher Out

Royals catcher Salvador Perez will miss up to six weeks after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee when he missed a step while carrying a suitcase up stairs in his home.

David Humm Passes Away

Former Huskers quarterback David Humm has died at age 65.

Iowa Republican Governor Candidate Misses Primary Ballot

A three-member state panel has ruled Republican Ron Corbett did not meet the legal requirements and his name will not be printed on the Iowa June Primary ballot

Planning Underway for Nebraska Cattlemen’s Ball

It is still about two months away but one of the biggest events in rural Nebraska is set for the first weekend of June.

Minnesota Farm Income Down Sharply

Minnesota farm income took another dip in 2017

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