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Pros and Cons of Pork Processing Plant in Region Weighed in New Study

Pros and Cons of Pork Processing Plant in Region Weighed in New Study

SD Legislative Democrats List Missed Opportunities

Democrats in the South Dakota legislature say they introduced several progressive bills during the session, but were unable to get any passed.

JC Penneys Store to Close in Yankton, Other Regional Towns

The Penneys store in the Yankton Mall is on the list of stores to be closed this spring.

Some SD State Agencies Adding Employees

As legislators adjusted the budget in the final hours of the session, they also made some changes to the number of state employees, or FTE’s authorized.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Budget Cuts Not Balanced

The budget delivered by President Trump to Congress this week would make significant cuts, while increasing defense spending by fifty-four billion dollars.

Zags Too Much For Jacks

No. 16 seed South Dakota State went toe-to-toe with the West Region’s No. 1 seed, but came up short in a 66-46 loss to Gonzaga in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Gophers Stumble At Big Dance

Reggie Upshaw scored 19 points, Giddy Potts added 15 and Middle Tennessee took down another Big Ten team in the NCAA Tournament, beating Minnesota 81-72 on Thursday.

Cyclones Advance

Monte Morris had 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, and Iowa State outlasted Nevada 84-73 on Thursday night to advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.

SDSU Women Add Win

The seniors on the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team played Thursday night like they didn’t want their collegiate careers to end.

USD Women Win Opener

South Dakota sophomore guard Allison Arens recorded her 13th 20-point game this season to lead the Coyotes past North Dakota 78-55 in the opening round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Thursday.

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