Another Issue Makes the 2016 SD Ballot

Secretary of State Shantel Krebs says that an Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Expand Rights for Crime Victims was validated and certified to be on the November 2016 general election ballot…

SD PUC Allows Keystone XL Process to Continue

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has voted to deny motions from opponents to the Keystone XL pipeline project, to dismiss the re certification application, and the 2010 permit for the west river route.

SD Senator John Thune Votes No on the Budget

While Congress passed a one point one trillion dollar spending bill last week, South Dakota Senator John Thune voted against it.

Power Outage Puzzle for Northwestern Energy

There have been several power outages in and around Yankton in the past few weeks.

Year End Review & Pay Raise for Yankton City Manager

The Yankton City Commission held their last meeting of the year yesterday, and in a brief agenda they approved year end raises for the city attorney, finance officer and city manager.

SDSU Women Earn Tenth

Senior Gabrielle Boever led the South Dakota State women’s basketball team in a 58-45 win over Bowling Green in a nonconference game in front of 2,175 fans at the Stroh Center.

Timberwolves Lose To Celts

Kelly Olynyk scored 19 points, Jae Crowder had 18 and the Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-99 on Monday night while the crowd begged to see former Boston player Kevin Garnett.

Miller Reaps Rewards

South Dakota’s State women’s basketball point guard Macy Miller has been honored with two awards this week.

Peterson Injury Minor

The Minnesota Vikings aren’t concerned about running back Adrian Peterson’s sprained left ankle.

Wild Falls To Dallas

Antti Niemi stopped 30 shots in relief and the Dallas Stars scored four straight goals to beat the Minnesota Wild 6-3 on Monday night.