2014 Session Progressing

South Dakota lawmakers start the final three weeks of the 2014 session in Pierre today.

Noem Sponsoring Slavery Summit

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem is sponsoring “A Justice Against Slavery” summit in Sioux Falls today.

Dordt, Northwestern Top GPAC

Dordt’s men and Northwestern’s women will carry the top seeds into this week’s Great Plains Athletic Conference post season basketball tourneys.

SDSU Splits With Bison

South Dakota State dropped its second decision to North Dakota State in men’s play while sweeping its league series with the Bison women in Saturday Summit League action.

Coyotes Claim Pair

The University of South Dakota claimed a pair of Summit League basketball wins Saturday with the men winning at home and the women gaining a road victory.

USD Thin Clads Sparkle

South Dakota high jumper Megan Glisar tied her school record height of 6 feet, 0¾ inches to place third while pole vaulter Emily Grove set a new school record of 14-9½ to place sixth at the USATF Indoor Championships.

GPAC Track Titles Settled

The Doane College women and Concordia University men claimed team titles on Saturday at the 2014 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Jacks In The Swim

The South Dakota State women’s swimming and diving team took second place, while the men finished third at the Summit League Swimming & Diving Championships.

Zimmer speaks at the NFL Combine

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Common Core Debate Continues

The dangers of the “Common Core” educational standards were debated in the South Dakota Senate Education Committee Thursday.