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Iowa Working on Solutions to a Lack of Healthcare Workers

A new report is praising Iowa as one of three states developing solutions to the shortage of direct care health workers.

Vikings Seal Playoff Bye

Minnesota’s defense turned in another dominant performance and Latavius Murray rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns, helping the Vikings secure a first-round bye for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory over the Chicago Bears.

Vikings Prepare For Second Round

Minnesota’s win on Sunday allows the Vikings a week of rest and a chance to prepare for round two of action the following week in the NFL playoffs.

Timberwolves Trip Pacers

Jimmy Butler had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves never trailed in a 107-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers.

Coyotes Sweep League Openers

Conference play started Saturday for the University of South Dakota basketball teams and both the men and women scored league decisions.

SDSU Men In Romp

South Dakota State closed its nonconference schedule in dominating fashion Saturday with a 111-68 win over Presentation at Frost Arena.

Farmers Score Wins on Federal Policy Front in 2017

Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers had a good year in 2017 when it comes to federal policy wins. That’s according to…

EPA Designates Grain Sorghum as Advanced Biofuel

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated grain sorghum as an advanced biofuel. Growth Energy’s Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris…

SD Winter Wheat Crop Looks Good With Few Winter Kill Concerns

South Dakota’s winter wheat crop is in fairly good condition, despite this week’s cold snap, the overall lack of snow…

Preliminary Autopsy Points to Accidental Death of Teen Found North of Yankton

Attorney General Marty Jackley and Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis released preliminary autopsy results in the investigation into the death of 18 year old Justin Baron Arcoren of Chamberlain.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s State Economist Derek Johnson told the state Banking…

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PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Public Safety says a saturation patrol…

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SOUTH DAKOTA (Tim Henderson / Stateline) – September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with…

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DUSTY JOHNSON WANTS TO IMPROVE SD EDUCATION WITH ‘STRONG SCHOOLS’ PLAN

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – This week, Dusty Johnson announced his “Strong Schools” Plan to improve education in South Dakota.…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On December 13, the South Dakota Departments of Education and Labor and Regulation celebrated…