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An Alabama man who spent more than 40 years behind bars speaks out, Florida natural habitats are disappearing, and spring allergies hit hard in Connecticut.

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After another campus shooting, President Trump says people, not guns, are the issue. Alaska Sen. Murkowski says Republicans fear Trump's retaliation, and voting rights groups sound the alarm over an executive order on elections.

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Money meant for schools in timber country is uncertain as Congress fails to reauthorize a rural program, farmers and others will see federal dollars for energy projects unlocked, and DOGE cuts threaten plant species needed for U.S. food security.

Jerry Oster


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Finding the Next Generation of Teachers

PIERRE, S.D. -- A sales tax increase passed by the Legislature in 2016 gave South Dakota teachers substantial raises. That in turn helped schools …

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Expanding Cardiac-Ready Communities in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. -- A number of towns in North Dakota are taking steps to become "Cardiac Ready" communities, and a bill in the Legislature would set …

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Keeping the Promise: ND Worries about Future of Medicare

BISMARCK, N.D. — The AARP is warning that congressional proposals to change the Medicare program into a voucher system could drastically raise …

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Legislation Could Change Licensing for SD Nurse Practitioners, Midwives

PIERRE, S.D. -- A bill that could expand the scope of services from nurse practitioners and nurse midwives has made it halfway through the South …

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Training a New Generation of SD Life Savers

PIERRE, S.D. – A bill just introduced in the South Dakota Legislature on behalf of the American Heart Association would add CPR training as a …

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Senior Advocates Make Moves to Protect Medicare

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Despite campaign pledges made by now President Trump, there is concern that some in Congress may move to change Medicare to …

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New Rules on Gas Flaring: Health Benefits, Energy Savings – and Controversy

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Bureau of Land Management issued some new rules that are irking the oil and gas industry, but the agency says they were …

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ND Top-Ranked in Protecting Kids from Tobacco Use

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota's efforts are leading the nation to keep kids away from tobacco and help those that do smoke, quit. A national …

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Deadlines are Approaching for Affordable Care Act Signup

YANKTON, S.D. -- Republicans in Congress are going all-out to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But it hasn't happened yet, and coverage is still …

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Farmers Optimistic, but Low Prices Cause Concern

BISMARCK, N.D. - Low commodity and livestock prices are putting increasing stress on agriculture producers across the country. Despite a growing …

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