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New Comm System for the City of Yankton

The City of Yankton is working on a plan to replace and upgrade the communications system used by police and other city employees.

Yankton School District Working Through New Money

The South Dakota legislature raised the state sales tax a half cent this year to fund increased pay for teachers. The Department of Education has been holding meetings around the state, explaining the new funding formula to school district officials.

Yankton City Commission Considers Single Stream Recycling

The Yankton City Commission held a workshop on single stream recycling last night.

Arcia Hits Walkoff Homer

Oswaldo Arcia led off the ninth inning with a home run off of Zach McAllister to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night.

Twins Demote Youngsters

The Minnesota Twins have sent center fielder Byron Buxton back to the minors after the organization’s top prospect had another rough start at the plate.

Royals Fall To Pujols, Angels

Albert Pujols hit two homers and Mike Trout added another, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

Somsen Gets The Call

Former South Dakota State University baseball player Layne Somsen became the third former Jackrabbit to reach the Major Leagues, earning a promotion from the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.

Pay Bump For Husker Assistants

The move from South Dakota is bringing big pay bumps for Nebraska’s new women’s basketball assistant coaches.

Jackrabbit Honored By Summit

South Dakota State outfielder Paul Jacobson was named Summit League Baseball Player of the Week while North Dakota State starter Jordan Harms and Omaha starter Tyler Fox garnered the league’s Pitcher of the Week awards.

NSIC Sets Tourney Bracket

The 2016 NSIC Softball Tournament bracket has been set as regular season play concluded Monday afternoon.

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