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Christion Debut Earns MVFC Honor

South Dakota State University freshman quarterback Taryn Christion has been named the Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week for helping lead the Jackrabbits to victory over Indiana State.

Hawkeyes Move Up Again

Unbeaten Iowa ran its record to 6-0 over the weekend with a win over Illinois and the Hawkeyes have jumped to #17 in the latest AP College Football Poll.

Royals Lose To Astros

Dallas Keuchel remained perfect at home with seven gutsy innings and Chris Carter homered Sunday, leading the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.

Coyotes Fall To Western Illinois

Western Illinois scored on its first seven possessions, including three touchdown drives out of halftime, to push past South Dakota 40-21 Saturday at Hanson Field.

Jacks Get Bounce Back Win

Freshman quarterback Taryn Christion accounted for 320 yards of total offense in his collegiate debut leading South Dakota State to a 24-7 victory over Indiana State in a battle of nationally ranked teams Saturday night at Coughlin-Alumni Stadium.

SDSU Rider Honored

The United Equestrian Conference announced that South Dakota State junior Angela Lopez earned UEC horsemanship rider of the month for September.

Former Twins Standout Dies

Dean Chance, who won the 1964 Cy Young Award and later pitched a no-hitter, died Sunday.

Color Bursting in Minnesota State Parks

Leaves are turning fall colors in Minnesota State Parks.

Prices Rise for Iowa Air Quality Permits

As the air clears in Iowa, there is less demand for air quality permits.

Fantasy Sports Sites Multiplying

Fantasy sports sites are showing up all over, and could create issues for problem gamblers.

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