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SD Lawmaker Sponsors Death Penalty Repeal

South Dakota legislators will be asked to consider a bill repealing the death penalty.

Blizzard Watch Issued Through Tuesday Night

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT.

Twins To Honor Hunter, Gordon

The Minnesota Twins announced that former Twins outfielder Torii Hunter and former radio broadcaster John Gordon have been elected to the club’s Hall of Fame.

SDSU Names Line Coach

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Friday the hiring of Jason Eck as the Jackrabbits’ new offensive line coach.

Jacks Rally Past Denver

South Dakota State started the second half of Summit League play on Saturday afternoon at Denver and used a late first half run to keep it close and added a second half run to secure a 67-56 win over Denver.

Coyotes Split Saturday

Another victory for the South Dakota women and a road loss for the Coyote men in Saturday basketball action for USD.

Minnesota Woman Infected With Zika Virus

Health officials are renewing their call for caution after a confirmed case of the Zika virus in a Minnesota woman.

RNC Plans to Battle for Iowa in November

The Republican National Committee expects Iowa to again be a “battleground” state in this fall’s presidential election.

Blizzard Watch Issued for Much of the Region

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SIOUX FALLS HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD
WATCH…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE
TUESDAY NIGHT.

Polaris Industries Makes Layoffs in Northwest Iowa

A company that makes motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and other vehicles is laying off around 100 workers, including some at production plants in northwest Iowa.

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