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Rounds introduces bill to eliminate Dept. of Ed | Nov 22

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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds is introducing a bill to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. The South Dakota Republican says its long past time to end this "bureaucratic Department."

A new study has found systemic barriers to voting on tribal lands contribute to substantial disparities in turnout. The Brennan Center for Justice released the study Nov. 19.

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals is weighing whether setbacks for carbon dioxide pipelines in two Iowa counties are allowed. Summit Carbon Solutions argues the regulations are pre-empted by the federal government.

In an economy like the Black Hills tourism industry, recruiting the right workers is critical to keep the lights on and the visitors happy. That's why the announcement of additional H2B visa opportunities for foreign workers could be a benefit to South Dakota.

The herbarium at Black Hills State University is home to a collection of plants dating back to the 1870s. Mark Gabel is the curator and oversees the care and management of all the pressed and dried plants. What can the collection tell us about our past?

And more.

Krystal is the local host of "All Things Considered."