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SD Senator John Thune Concerned About Tone of Republican Primaries

The republican primary races for Governor and the US House in South Dakota are taking on a sharp tone, driven by attack ads.

Avera Health Names Bob Sutton President & CEO

Avera Health has named Bob Sutton as President and C.E.O., succeeding John Porter, who is retiring after forty four years with the organization.

Twins Outscored Again

Francisco Lindor hit two doubles and two home runs , including the tiebreaking drive in the eighth that lifted Cleveland to a 9-8 victory over Minnesota on Thursday.

Mauer Facing Setbacks

Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has not been able to shake the concussion-like symptoms he’s been feeling since hurting his neck three weeks ago.

Augie To Play For Title

Seven strong innings from ace Tyler Mitzel and a 4 RBI performance from Michael Svozil prompted the Augustana baseball team to a 8-2 victory over Southern New Hampshire Thursday in the Division II College World Series.

Road To Omaha Opens

The NCAA baseball tournament opens Friday with play in 16 regionals.

Times Set For SDSU Football

The South Dakota State University football team will open the 2018 season under the lights Sept. 1 at Iowa State.

Royals Hold Off Twins

Mike Moustakas homered, doubled and drove in four runs in the first two innings, Jorge Soler went 4 for 5 with a home run, but the Royals nearly blew the big lead before holding on for a 11-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.

More Bad News For Twins

Byron Buxton is going back on the Minnesota Twins disabled list, while right-hander Ervin Santana has had a setback while rehabbing in the minors.

Hawkeyes, Cyclones Retain Stars

Both Iowa and Iowa State will retain basketball stars who were taking a look at the NBA draft.

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