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New Member for Yankton School Board

Frani Kieffer was sworn in during Monday’s meeting to join the Yankton School Board, replacing the seat Jay Williams left after his term expired.

Yankton School Budget Hearing Shows a Struggle to Balance

Yankton School Board members held a preliminary budget hearing Monday evening to discuss balancing a budget deficit.

Shigellosis Cases Spike in South Dakota

A severe diarrheal disease is spreading across South Dakota.

Japanese and U.S. trade negotiators are meeting in Washington DC this week with the hope of resolving outstanding issues on…

Siren Testing to Happen in Yankton Next Week

Siren testing will be conducted for the western side of Yankton next week in order to best identify where sirens should be installed.

James River Back-ups Have Yankton Officials Concerned

The sediment that washes into the mouth of the James River has caused several back-ups, but the Corps of Engineers isn’t interested in fixing it.

Twins Duo Await All Star Action

A pair of Minnesota Twins will hope to help the American League in Tuesday night’s All Star game at Target Field.

Hometown Heroes Come Up Short

Oakland’s Yoenis Cespedes became the first repeat winner of the All-Star home run derby in 15 years, powering his way past Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier by a whopping 9-1 in the final round Monday night.

Summit Sets WBB Slate

The Summit League has announced its 2014-15 women’s basketball schedule.

Coyotes Set Swimming Schedule

Home and away duals with in-state rival South Dakota State and a home opener against Minnesota State highlight the 2014-15 swimming and diving schedule released by head coach Jason Mahowald.

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