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Prevailing Winds Project Gets Long Hearing in Avon

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission listened to more than forty speakers talk about their support or opposition to a proposed wind farm north of Avon at a public meeting Wednesday night.

Dakota Valley Students Return to a New High School

When students returned to classes in the Dakota Valley School District in North Sioux City last week, they came back to a brand new high school.

Teddy Says It’s A Go

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater says he’ll play this weekend in the first game at the team’s new stadium.

Twins Drop Sixth Straight

Miguel Cabrera had four hits, including his 28th home run, and Justin Upton added a three-run homer as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-4 on Wednesday night.

WNIT Champs Face Tough Schedule

The opening of the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, a visit from the Big Ten’s Illinois and a road trip to the SEC’s Arkansas highlight the 2016-17 South Dakota women’s basketball schedule released Wednesday.

Planning Ahead for Minnesota State Fair a Smart Move

The Great Minnesota Get Together opens tomorrow (THUR) and if you like to plan ahead,

Minnesota State Fairgoers Will Weigh in on Legislative Issues

Minnesota State fairgoers again this year can weigh-in on controversial issues before the legislature by stopping at the Minnesota House and Senate booths

Too Early to Detect Fatal Crash Trend

Nebraska’s top highway safety official says it’s too early to detect a trend in recent fatal highway accidents

Southern Nebraska Cornfields Lacking Ear Development

Problems with ear development are showing up in southern Nebraska cornfields

Nebraska State Patrol Excited for Friday Night Lights

Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol are excited to kick off another season of Friday Night Lights.

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