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House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

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A partial government shutdown is ending, but the GOP is refusing to bow to Democratic reforms for ICE and president Trump calls for nationalizing elections, raising questions about processes central to democracy.

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The immigration crackdown in Minnesota has repercussions for Somalis statewide, rural Wisconsinites say they're blindsided by plans for massive AI data centers and opponents of a mega transmission line through Texas' Hill Country are alarmed by its route.

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Groups Look to Govs for Clean Energy Policies to Help Economy

DES MOINES, Iowa - Dozens of environmental and faith groups from throughout the Midwest are calling for more investments in clean energy and energy …

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Physical Education in the Crosshairs in SD?

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Today's generation of children could become the first in American history to live shorter lives than their parents, because …

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S. Dak. Labor Day Rally Targets Health Insurance Reform

Sioux Falls, SD - South Dakota labor groups gathering for their annual Labor Day rally in Sioux Falls Monday say their focus will be on health care …

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Wilderness Act Observes 45th Anniversary - A Big Year for S. Dak.

Pierre, SD - Today marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Wilderness Act, and for South Dakota, this year holds promise that more wild …

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Wind Power Takes Front and Center Stage at State Fair

HURON, S.D. - The state Public Utilities Commission says wind energy production in South Dakota could easily double next year, with a billion dollar …

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New Jobs Blowing in the Wind for South Dakota

LYONS, S.D. - Good economic news is blowing in the wind for South Dakota. A new analysis from the Center for Rural Affairs says wind power and other …

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Made in America: Clean Energy to Create 5,000 Jobs in S. Dak

Howard, SD - A group that's promoting more investment in renewable energy says that 5,000 jobs could be created in South Dakota with a transition to …

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Hope Behind Bars: Jail Visitation Aims to Expand in SD

Sioux Falls, SD - Leaders of a faith-based visitation program at the Minnehaha County Jail are hoping to expand to other areas of South Dakota…

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Eat Right to Take a Bite out of Cancer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Taking a bite out of cancer is the goal of The Great American Eat Right Challenge from the American Cancer Society. The new …

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AARP: Facts Critical in Health Care Reform Debate

ABERDEEN, S. D. - Despite polling that shows a majority of Americans believe the nation's healthcare system is in need of a major overhaul, finding …

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