More Than Money in SD Teacher Pay Raises

The effects of a half-cent sales tax increase passed by this year’s South Dakota legislature are still not totally known.
The increase came from recommendations from last year’s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education.

Yankton County Facing Major Bridge Cost

Besides finding the money necessary for routine upkeep of roads and bridges, the Yankton County Commission has a problem with the bridge over the James River on Old Highway 50 northeast of Yankton.

SD Push for F-35 Base

The state’s Congressional delegation, along with officials from Sioux Falls have been talking to the Department of Defense about stationing some advanced F-35 fighter planes at the Air National Guard Base at Joe Foss Field.

SD Company Gets Grant to Fight Influenza

SAB Biotherapeutics, based in Sioux Falls, has received a grant of over one point four million dollars from the National Institute of Health to advance its treatment for influenza.

SD County Officials Meeting in Sioux Falls

South Dakota County Commissioners and County Officials are holding their joint meeting this week in Sioux Falls.

Vikings Win Opener

Eric Kendricks returned an interception 77 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter and Danielle Hunter scored a 24-yard TD off a fumble return and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 25-16 in their season opener Sunday.

Iowa Farm Group Supports Higher Taxes for Water Quality

Delegates at the Iowa Farm Bureau policy conference passed a resolution supporting the idea of finding existing or even NEW state tax revenue to finance water quality projects.

Twins Lose Rubber Match

Corey Kluber struck out 10 in seven innings and Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer to help the Cleveland Indians to a 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins Sunday.

Royals Blank Sox

Ian Kennedy and three relievers combined on a two-hitter and the Kansas City Royals beat Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox 2-0 on Sunday.

Jacks Win Stadium Opener

South Dakota State scored touchdowns in all three phases of the game to go on to defeat Drake, 56-28, in the inaugural game at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium Saturday night.