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Nebraska Legislators Deadlocked on Budget

Nebraska Lawmakers locked horns once again and failed to advance a bill intended to address the effect of declining state revenue on the budget.

USD Women Fall In WNIT

TCU center Jordan Moore scored 26 points in the Horned Frog’s 79-71 Women’s National Invitation Tournament quarterfinal victory over South Dakota on Sunday evening in front of 3,885 fans inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Coyote Coach Reported Leaving

ESPN and other media outlets are reporting that University of South Dakota men’s basketball coach Craig Smith will be introduced as the new coach at Utah State.

Iowa Unemployment Rate Holds Steady

The unemployment rate in Iowa held at two-point-nine percent in February, marking the third straight month at that level.

Bono Moves To Big Ten

Chris Bono, who built the South Dakota State University wrestling program to national prominence, stepped down Saturday to accept the head coaching position at the University of Wisconsin.

Augie Names A.D. Finalists

Four finalists have been selected for the Director of Athletics position at Augustana University and will participate in on-campus interviews this week.

Wild Loses In Overtime

Brad Marchand scored 28 seconds into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins over the Minnesota Wild 2-1.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Debates Trade Representative

During a Ways & Means Committee hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer this week, South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem raised concerns about the sunset provisions

Minnesota Farm Group President Says Congress Should Approve TPA Request

President Donald Trump has requested a three-year extension of Trade Promotion Authority. That allows the President to negotiate free trade…

NCBA Official Says Several Wins For Cattle Industry In Omnibus Legislation

The Omnibus Appropriations Bill has several provisions in it beneficial to agriculture and namely the cattle industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef…

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