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Huskers Edge Up

Nebraska moved up three notches in the latest Associated Press college football rankings.

Coyote Earns Weekly Honors

South Dakota senior Brant Haase has been named the Summit League’s Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week for the period ended Aug. 31.

Duluth Players Cited

About two dozen University of Minnesota Duluth football players have been cited for underage drinking at a weekend party.

Iowa Incomes Remain Steady Despite Strengthening Economy

Iowa Policy Project, written by Colin Gordon, finds that Iowa’s wage structure is weak compared to the growing economy.

State Climatologist Says This Winter Could be Colder

State Climatologist, Harry Hillaker, says the winters ahead could be colder than normal.

Fake Gun Used in Fatal Robbery

Omaha State Senator, Burke Harr, plans to re-introduce a bill that makes using a fake weapon a felony.

Congress Back to Work After August Break

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem says there are issues Congress needs to deal with this fall.

Getting the Public Involved in SD School Funding

The South Dakota Budget & Policy Institute will hold a number of meetings to talk about education funding and teacher pay.

Mid America Economy Solid; Some Future Worries

The monthly Mid America economic report shows continued slow growth, for now.

Second Year of SD Tuition Freeze in the Works

South Dakota University Presidents are working with the Board of Regents in the hopes of another freeze in tuition.

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