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First Major Heat Wave Hits Iowa in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

First Major Heat Wave Hits Iowa in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

Name Released in Turner County Fatal Accident

A Parker, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Monday afternoon in a one-vehicle crash south of Parker.

Iowa Democrats Scramble to Reconsider Choices After Nate Boulton Exits Governors Race

Democrats Scramble to Reconsider Choices in After Boulton Exit

Marsys Law Revision Protects Crime Victims

South Dakota voters will have an unusual ballot in the June primary with a vote on a constitutional amendment. The legislature passed a bill with revisions to the “Marsys Law” constitutional amendment that was approved by voters in November of 2016.

Big Weekend at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area

It looks like a full house at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton for the holiday weekend.

De-Regulation Bill Helps South Dakota Banks

A bill passed by Congress and now signed by President Trump would roll back a number of bank regulations that were put in place after the financial crisis of 2008.

Twins Reinstate Sano

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated third baseman Miguel Sano from the disabled list.

Dendinger Earns National Title

Another powerful performance has produced another national title for one of the best athletes in the Northern Sun Conference.

Jacks Stay Alive

Korey Kuhlmann led a solid performance by the South Dakota State bullpen with 4 2/3 strong innings to help lead the Jackrabbits to an 8-4 victory over Western Illinois in an elimination game Thursday afternoon at the Summit League Baseball Championship.

Gophers Advance, Hawkeyes Ousted

Top seed Minnesota was among the Thursday winners at the Big Ten baseball tournament in Omaha while defending champ Iowa was sidelined with a second loss.

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