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SD Hospital Officials Wait on Medicaid Expansion

While the question of expanding Medicaid in South Dakota couldn’t be answered during the 2016 legislative session, it may be back before a special session later this year.

Budget Process Starting Again for the City of Yankton

Even though the year is barely underway, the Yankton City Commission will soon begin the budget planning process for 2017.

Another Wind Farm Planned for Northwest Iowa

A wind farm proposed for Plymouth County in north west Iowa would have 100 wind turbines and cost an estimated 200 to 300 million dollars.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; Trade Restrictions with Cuba Continue

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says she doesn’t know if the U.S. House is ready to strip away the remaining trade restrictions with Cuba.

Bernie Sanders Not Yet Filed for SD Primary Ballot

Bernie Sanders may hope to become president, but he hasn’t filed the documentation yet to be on the Primary ballot in South Dakota.

Coyote Women Advance

Senior guard Kelly Stewart tied her career high 19 points to lead five Coyotes in double figures in a 101-89 win over Minnesota in the second round of the WNIT at Williams Arena on Sunday.

Jacks Seek Another Upset

The 12th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits (27-6) make their second appearance in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 Monday when the play 4th-seeded and 13th-ranked Stanford (24-7) in the second round of the 2016 tournament.

Twins Fall To Yankees

Ivan Nova pitched into the fifth inning before Joe Mauer’s two-run single finished him, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Sunday.

Jackrabbit Women Advance

For the second time in the history of the South Dakota State University women’s basketball program, the Jackrabbits have advanced the NCAA Tournament’s second round.

Coyotes Set Records

University of South Dakota track and field athletes turned in some record performances over the weekend.

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