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Royals Rally Past Rays

Eric Hosmer hit a three-run homer after Lorenzo Cain drove in the go-ahead run in a four-run eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Monday night.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Wants Changes to Fuel Spill Rules

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer is proposing an E-P-A rule exemption for farms and ranches with fuel storage tanks.

Not Many Iowa Kids in Summer Lunch Program

About nine in every ten Iowa children who are eligible for free meals during the summer break aren’t eating those meals.

Prisoners Train Dogs for Iowa Veterans

Four dogs from the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Iowa are living with prison inmates at the Clarinda Correctional Facility as part of a program that will ultimately benefit veterans.

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton Opens Door for Special Session

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton says he’s open to a special session to address bonding and transportation.

Memorial Day Observance in Yankton

Memorial Day was observed at Fantle Memorial Park in Yankton Monday.

Holiday Weekend Starts Busy Travel Season in Nebraska

A near record number of people will be traveling over the holiday.

SD Rural Electric Cooperatives Watching Future Costs

While many rural electric cooperatives in South Dakota have been able to hold rate increases stable over the last few years, some outside forces may change that.

Presidential Politics Playing into SD Tax Revenues

The revenue stream for the State of South Dakota is slowing a bit as the end of the fiscal year approaches.

Higher Water Rates Ahead for Yankton Residents

While water rates in Yankton have been rising about three percent a year for the last few years in anticipation of the construction of a new water plant, it looks like there will be bigger hikes in the future.

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