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Names Released in Beadle County Fatal Crash

A Tulare woman has been identified as the person who died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon north of Wolsey.

No “Culture of Harrassment” in the South Dakota Legislature

There have been a number of recent claims that some women have been the targets of sexual harassment during South Dakota Legislative sessions in Pierre.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem; Ways & Means into Tax Reform Details

The House Ways & Means Committee has begun debating the details of the republican tax reform plan.

High Interest in ACA Insurance Coverage Sign Up

Reports from across the country indicate more people signing up for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Iowa Taxes Up, Budget Gap Remains

Tax payments to the state of Iowa were up significantly through the end of October

Minnesota Voters Head to the Polls

Voters are headed to the polls across Minnesota today.

Twins Name Bench Coach

The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their bench coach.

Longtime Twins Coach Dies

Former Minnesota Twins coach Rick Stelmaszek, who helped the team win two World Series championships, has died of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 69.

Jacks Climb Toward Top

South Dakota State’s victory over North Dakota State last Saturday has pushed the Jackrabbits closer to the top of the FCS football ratings.

GPAC Tabs Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has named its top football performers of the week.

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