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SD Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson; More Expected of Public Figures

Sexual harassment charges have ended the careers of politicians like Minnesota Senator Al Franken, and media personalities like Garrison Keillor and Matt Lauer.

Ethanol Officials And Governors Monitoring President’s Meeting On The RFS

Texas Senator Ted Cruz who has problems with the RFS has obtained a future meeting with the President to talk…

South Dakota State Workers Come Up Short Again

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is recommending no pay raises for state workers next year. That was included in his budget recommendation to the legislature.

Legislation Needed Following Oil Pipeline Leak in Northeast South Dakota

A state Senator who inspected a crude oil pipeline leak in his district says he will bring enhanced legislation to next year’s session.

Minnesota State Lawmakers Question REAL ID Preparations

Minnesota state lawmakers grilled Dayton administration officials again on continuing problems with the state’s new vehicle registration system

Minnesota State Patrol Issues Warnings for Passing School Busses

Minnesota public safety officials are reminding motorists to follow the law when it comes to stopping for school buses.

Nebraska State Senators Backing Election Changes

State Senator John Murante says there were two convictions for voter fraud in Nebraska this year.

Jacks Host Quarterfinal

For the second year in a row, the South Dakota State University football team has reached the quarterfinals of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs.

Iowa State University Tracking Smart Small Towns

An Iowa State University rural sociologist has identified a dozen small towns in Iowa where the quality of life is thriving despite losses in population.

Vikings Go For Another

Case Keenum’s improbable season has the Minnesota Vikings thinking playoffs.

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SHUTDOWN-DELAYED ANALYSIS SHOWS RISING UNEMPLOYMENT IN HALF THE UNITED STATES BUT SOUTH DAKOTA IS THE LOWEST

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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MAJORITY OF TAP GRADS SIGN TEACHING CONTRACTS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOLS

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