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SDSU Trips Gophers

Zach Holt dropped down a squeeze bunt to plate the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning as the South Dakota State University baseball team closed out the home portion of its schedule Tuesday with a 7-6 victory over nationally ranked Minnesota.

Royals Top Bosox

Paulo Orlando hit a two-run homer, Eric Hosmer also went deep and the Kansas City Royals beat the hot-hitting Boston Red Sox 8-4 on Tuesday night in the opener of their three-game series.

Bill Passed in Minnesota Senate to Ease Low-level Drug Offenses

The Minnesota state Senate, after spirited debate passed a bill to ease sentences for low-level drug offenses

Iowa Ag Secretary Blasts Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit

Iowa Ag Secretary Bill Northey used his speech at a recent Republican Party fundraiser to blast the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit

Private and State Agencies Step Up Fight Against Fraud

Several private and state agencies are launching a series of forums that will be held across Nebraska designed to help fight fraud and educate investors.

Former Gov Heineman Says Trump Will Win Nebraska

Former Governor Dave Heineman believes Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump will win over Nebraska.

SD AG Says President Obama Is Overstepping His Authority

President Obama last week issued a letter establishing a requirement that every public school district in the country allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match the student’s chosen gender identity

Margie Peters is Retiring

After a half-century of teaching students at Jones County High School in Murdo, English and Journalism teacher Margie Peters is retiring.

Deadline to Register for South Dakota Primary Approaches

Those wanting to cast a ballot in the upcoming South Dakota primary are running out of time to become a part of the process

Governor Branstad Signs Blender Pump Legislation

Monday, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Funding legislation. The money goes toward ethanol and…

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