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Duffy Honored Again

South Dakota senior guard Ciara Duffy has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the period ended Jan. 5.

Corps of Engineers Looking for Public Input on Nebraska Highway 12 Project

There may be more progress this year in rebuilding sections of Highway 12 in northeast Nebraska. The Corps of Engineers has released a supplemental draft environmental impact statement for the Niobrara East and West project in Knox County.

South Dakota Townships Could Make History by Leaving Yankton County

Four South Dakota townships could make history if they’re successful in leaving Yankton County. The action is being led by…

Program Funded to Help Native American Students

The Ag Appropriations bill that was passed by Congress and signed last month will provide full funding for a program to help American Indian students seeking higher education.

New Security Added to South Dakota State Capitol Building

The Department of Public Safety plans to have new security measures in place in the State Capitol Building in Pierre before the legislature starts next week.

Eventful Year for the Yankton County Commission

The Yankton County Commission will hold their first meeting of the year Tuesday.

Townships Could Leave Yankton County Under South Dakota Codified Law

Residents of the four South Dakota townships looking at leaving Yankton County have two options under state codified law. Sioux…

Agriculture Awaits Details on China Deal, But Purchase May Not Be Released

The agricultural industry is awaiting details of the Phase One deal between the U.S. and China to be signed January…

Farm Bankruptcies Up in 2019

Farm bankruptcies were up in 2019 but were still nowhere near the numbers seen during the farm crisis of the…

Vikings Advance In Overtime

Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Rudolph with a 4-yard fade on third-and-goal in overtime, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 26-20 victory over the Saints in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs.

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