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VP Kamala Harris says she plans to 'earn and win' Democratic nomination after Joe Biden drops out and endorses her; New Alabama bill threatens voter rights, legal challenge ensues; Fact-checking GOP claims on immigrants; Water contamination a concern in Midwest flood aftermath.

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President Joe Biden drops his 2024 re-election bid. He's endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to take his spot on the ticket, and election experts say they see benefits to this decision.

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It's grass-cutting season and with it, rural lawn mower races, Montana's drive-thru blood project is easing shortages, rural Americans spend more on food when transportation costs are tallied, and a lack of good childcare is thwarting rural business owners.

Jerry Oster


Location: Yankton, SD

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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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