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SD Legislators Get Preview of 2018 Budget

A number of legislators met with Governor Dennis Daugaard, and got a glimpse of what to expect with next year’s budget.

More Wind Power Possibilities for South Dakota

There could be a push for more large wind power projects in South Dakota.

TIF Districts Defended

Tax increment financing is a method used by local governments across South Dakota to help pay for infrastructure needed for development projects.

Vikings Outscore Washington

Case Keenum threw touchdowns to four different receivers to build a big lead, and the NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings won their fifth in a row Washington Redskins 38-30 Sunday despite two second-half interceptions.

Vinatieri Earns Award

After kicking the game-winning field goal in an overtime victory over Illinois State, South Dakota State kicker Chase Vinatieri was honored Sunday as Missouri Valley Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.

Jacks Earn Second Win

South Dakota State men’s basketball took care of business Sunday at Frost Arena, downing the University of Mary, 78-54, in front of 1,248 fans.

SDSU Women Win In OT

In its first overtime game of the year, the South Dakota State women’s basketball came away with a 97-88 win at George Washington in a nonconference game in front of 1,135 fans.

Morningside, Northwestern In Playoffs

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has officially announced the teams and first round pairings for the 2017 NAIA Football Championship Series, including GPAC teams Morningside and Northwestern.

Augie Falls In Regional

The Augustana soccer team (14-4-5) saw its season come to an end on Sunday afternoon as the Vikings fell to No. 1 seed Central Missouri (22-0-0), 3-0, in Warrensburg, Mo.

Hastings Takes GPAC Volleyball

The 2017 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Postseason Volleyball Tournament wrapped up with the top seed Hastings defeating third seed Dordt 3-1 on Saturday night in Hastings, Nebraska.

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