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Sandhills Landowners Opposing Electrical Transmission Project

A group of Nebraska landowners don’t like the idea of a high voltage electrical transmission line being constructed in the…

South Dakota Minimum Wage To Rise In January

The minimum wage will rise to eight-50 an hour in South Dakota starting January first.

GOP Promising Changes In Senate

When republicans take control of the US Senate in January, they are promising change.

Some Warmer Weather On The Way

With snow and cold over most of the northern plains now, that leads to worries of a long, cold winter.

Property Tax System Being Studied

A legislative task force that monitors the evolving property tax system in South Dakota will meet again tomorrow (Tuesday) in Pierre.

Home Fires On The Rise

The recent drop in temperatures has led to an increase in home fires across Iowa.

Farm Bureau Joines 11 Groups Reaching Agreement On Data Privacy

The American Farm Bureau Federation along with 11 other groups have reached an agreement on data privacy and security principles…

Fewer Iowa Law Students Passing Bar

The passage rate for Iowans taking the Bar Exam fell 11-percent when compared to the previous year.

New Nebraska AG To Defend Marriage Law

Nebraska Attorney General-elect Doug Peterson says he will defend Nebraska’s definition of marriage.

OCM Files Court Complaint Seeking Check Off Information

The Organization for Competitive Markets wants records released related to a 2013 audit of the Beef Check Off. O-C-M President…

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SALEM, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – In an effort to build new housing that will help…

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PIERRE, S.D. (John Hult and Seth Tupper / South Dakota Searchlight) – The South Dakota Department of Social Services says it…

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT FOR NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

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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…