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SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; Conference Committee to Start Work on Tax Cut Bill

Negotiations are set to begin this week on a compromise tax cut bill. A House – Senate conference committee will attempt to find a common bill that members of both chambers can accept.

Yankton City & School Cooperating on Adding Full-time School Resource Officer

The Yankton City Commission will be asked to make some budget adjustments to keep a school resource officer.

SD House Speaker Mark Mickelson Wants to Do Away with University Collective Bargaining

South Dakota House Speaker Mark Mickelson wants to do away with collective bargaining for instructors at the state’s universities.

SD Budget Shortage….”Suprising”

The budget presented by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard last week was a surprise to many.

SD Senator John Thune; Better Management Needed on State Rail Lines

In September of 2015, five rail cars loaded with ethanol derailed southwest of Scotland, and caught fire.

Debating Iowa’s Mental Health Services

The 13 candidates running for governor in Iowa, who gathered at a forum last week agreed there is a need for more long-term care options for mentally ill Iowans.

Jack Morris Gets Hall Call

Three-time 20-game winner Jack Morris and six-time All-Star shortstop Alan Trammell have been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Modern Baseball Era Committee.

Vikings Streak Ends

Jonathan Stewart ran for 103 yards and three touchdowns and the Carolina Panthers snapped the Minnesota Vikings’ eight-game win streak with a 31-24 victory.

Coyotes Hold Off Visitors

When the South Dakota men’s basketball team needed it most, Trey Burch-Manning and Matt Mooney answered the call, scoring the final 15 points for the Coyotes to push USD to a 75-73 victory Sunday afternoon over Eastern Washington.

Hawkeyes, Cyclones Triumph

Both Iowa and Iowa State scored men’s basketball victories on Sunday.