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Husker Women Stay Perfect

Tear’a Laudermill scored 20 points on Wednesday night, and No. 16 Nebraska used a big second-half run to pull away from Washington State 82-61.

Timberwolves Top Knicks

Kevin Martin shook off an illness to score 37 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, missing three starters, beat the New York Knicks 115-99 on Wednesday night.

GPAC Tabs Volleyball Best

The 2014 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Volleyball All-Conference Team has been selected.

High Interest in Medical Marijuana Legislation

Supporters of legalized medical marijuana are meeting in Sioux Falls this weekend for a legislative summit to educate lawmakers and advocates.

New Proposal to Cap the Tax Levy for Capital Outlay Funds in School Districts

The Ag Land Assessment Task Force has passed a new proposal for the 2015 Legislature to make a decision on that would change capital outlay for school districts.

Thune in Line for Chairman of the Commerce Committee

South Dakota Senator John Thune plans to pursue a position as the head of the Commerce Committee.

New Legislature Considering Medicaid Expansion

Many South Dakota lawmakers are still worried about the federal commitment to the expansion of Medicaid.

Net Neutrality Debate Continues

South Dakota Public Utilities Commissioners, Chris Nelson, discusses the debate over the freedom of the internet for companies.

Coalition Wants Tax Extenders Bill Passed During Lame Duck Session

Agriculture and business and industry groups want Congress to pass tax extenders legislation during the lame duck session. The Broad…

Growth Energy CEO Not Concerned About New House Ag Chairman

Texas Congressman Michael Conaway has been selected to chair the House Ag Committee during the 114th Congress, succeeding Rep. Frank…

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PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…