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SD Senator John Thune; Time to Roll Back Net Neutrality

The Federal Communications Commission could vote this week to roll back net neutrality rules. There is fear that could lead to higher prices and less access to the internet.

SD Legislators to Hear Governor’s Budget Speech

South Dakota lawmakers will gather in Pierre on Tuesday for Governor Dennis Daugaard’s 2018 budget speech.

Fewer Federal Tax Impacts Expected in South Dakota

South Dakota residents may see fewer impacts from the tax reform bill making its way through Congress.

Nebraska Sandhills Recovering from 2012 Wildfires

The Sandhills of Nebraska have bounced back after devastating wildfires in 2012.

Vikings Extend Streak

Case Keenum threw a pair of touchdown passes, and the Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak to eight straight games, keeping the Atlanta Falcons out of the end zone in a 14-9 victory on Sunday.

SDSU Women Come Up Short

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team had No. 4/5 Louisville on the ropes Sunday afternoon at Frost Arena but the Cardinals outscored the Jackrabbits 22-18 in the fourth quarter to record a 68-64 nonconference win in front of a season-high 2,506 fans.

Bowl Action For Hawks, Cyclones

This season’s college football bowl games were announced Sunday with Iowa and Iowa State learning where they will play.

Gophers Win, Huskers Fall

Big Ten men’s basketball on Sunday included a win by Minnesota and a setback for Nebraska.

Fewer Veterinarians Available in Rural Areas

Farmers and public health officials are growing increasingly concerned with a shortage of food animal veterinarians in Iowa and across the country.

Timberwolves Clip Clippers

Jimmy Butler scored 20 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter, Taj Gibson added 20 and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers 112-106 on Sunday night.

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