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Yankton Water Plant Planning Wrapping Up

The planning and cost estimates for Yankton’s new water treatment plant are wrapping up.

Study Shows Iowa Schools Using Penny Tax

A new study shows a one-cent statewide sales tax has helped Iowa schools address overdue facility and equipment needs.

Timberwolves Roll Over Bulls

Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the severely short-handed Chicago Bulls 117-89 on Sunday.

League Leading Wild Win Again

Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves to help the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday.

Coyotes Win Showdown

South Dakota’s Matt Mooney and South Dakota State’s Reed Tellinghuisen put on a shooting display, but it was three consecutive 3-pointers by Mooney down the stretch that was the difference in the Coyotes’ 91-89 win against the Jackrabbits before a record crowd of 5,265 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Jacks Add Assistant

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Friday the hiring of Christian Smith as defensive line coach.

More Flu Deaths in Minnesota

The flu turns deadly in Minnesota

I-Able; Iowa Launches New Program to Help the Disabled

State officials have launched I-Able — a new savings plan for Iowans who want to save for the care of a mentally or physically disabled family member.

Iowa Senate Committee Passes Bill Changing Public Collective Bargaining

The Senate Labor Committee debated for nearly 90 minutes before a bill to change Iowa’s collective bargaining law for public employee unions cleared the committee on a party-line vote.

MNsure Enrollment Sets Record

MNsure set a new open enrollment record.

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