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Coming Up Friday at 6 p.m. On “Indiana Newsdesk”

Coming up on Indiana Newsdesk.

Outrage from parents, educators and the governor about the length of time students will spend on this year's ISTEP exam. Ahead, we ask officials to put politics aside and answer what can really be done with testing scheduled to begin in less than two weeks.

The DNR is selling ash trees infested by the emerald ash borer. They say it's a way to put trees that would otherwise be wasted to use. Why activists say the plan is solely focused on revenue – at the expense of forest conservation.

And if you're working towards a New Year's resolution to get healthy, you'll be interested in new research that suggests endorphins may not be responsible for that feel-good feeling you have after a workout.

These stories and a look at this week's top headlines, Friday at 6 p.m. on Indiana Newsdesk.