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Dairy Production Highlighted At Discovery Barn

Thousands of Sioux Empire Fairgoers learned about livestock and dairy production during the opening weekend of the event. Roger Scheibe…

Minnesota Bats Come Alive

Rookie Danny Santana had five hits and four RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins scored nine runs in the eighth inning of a rain-delayed 16-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

Twins Claim Outfielder

The Minnesota Twins have claimed outfielder Jordan Schafer off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.

Royals Top A’s

James Shields pitched eight sharp innings for his first win in nearly a month, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Sunday.

Jacks Make Brazil Trip

The South Dakota State men’s basketball team gets an early start to the 2014-15 season with four games on the slate in a 10-day trip to Brazil.

SDSU Recruit On Tour

One day after the rest of the South Dakota State men’s basketball team returns from Brazil, junior guard George Marshall embarks on a weeklong, five game tour through Europe with Global Sports Academy.

More College Students in Need of Financial Aid

College students, including those at Mount Marty College in Yankton, are experiencing more debt and need more access to funds.

Utility Rates Expected to Increase with New EPA Rule

The pollution may come down, but utility rates will rise if a new proposed rule by the EPA is put to use in the nation’s power plants.

Teacher Pay on Radar for 2015 Legislature

Although the state ended the fiscal year with a surplus, Senator Bill Van Gerpen says South Dakota’s education might not benefit all that much.

Midwest Economics Sank in July

Ernie Goss, Ph.D., says the Business Conditions Index for the region was down in July.

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