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Asking for More Flood Storage Space

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, along with other regional Governors and Congressional representatives are asking the Corps of Engineers to raise the flow from Gavins Point Dam higher than the normal winter level

Bears Edge Viking Reserves

Eddy Piñeiro’s fourth field goal of the game for Chicago came from 22 yards with 10 seconds left, giving the Bears a 21-19 victory over Minnesota.

Jacks Split League Openers

South Dakota State men’s basketball came out on the short end of a seesaw Summit League opener, falling 81-78 at Omaha Sunday in a contest that included 17 lead changes.

USD Men Lose, Women Win

Western Illinois sophomore guard Zion Young scored 21 points – all in the second half – to lead the Leatherneck men to an 82-75 win over South Dakota Sunday in the Summit League opener for both teams.

Names Released in Marshall County Fatal Accident

Names have been released of the two people who died Monday morning in a one-vehicle crash near Veblen.

Vikings Look To Rebound

The Minnesota Vikings started the week in a sour mood.

USD Women Stay In Poll

South Dakota women’s basketball dropped one spot to No. 22 in the latest USA Today Coaches Poll.

Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Lights and other decorations are part of the holiday season, but South Dakota’s Fire Marshal says decorations can create safety hazards and cause fires when not used properly.

Nebraska State Patrol Watching for Impaired Drivers

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have removed 45 impaired drivers from Nebraska roads during the first ten days of the holiday season’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

SD Highway Patrol Reminding Drivers to Slow Down, Use Seatbelts

South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety reminds people a safe Christmas holiday begins when they get behind the wheel.

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