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Jacks Host Non Conference Foe

Following a bye week, the nationally ranked South Dakota State University football team returns to action Saturday by closing out non-conference action against Robert Morris (Pa.) in the 49th Annual Beef Bowl.

Reunion Highlights Area Action

A familiar face returns to Iowa City among the story lines for area colleges in this weekend’s football action.

Morningside Falls In Showdown

In a battle of top ranked unbeatens, NAIA leader Morningside dropped a 33-30 decision to NCAA Division III number one Wisconsin-Whitewater Thursday night in Sioux City.

Meth House Busted in Yankton, Two Arrested

Two people were arrested at a Yankton house, and charged with manufacturing and possession of meth.

Tips For Avoiding Fraud

For more than four decades, Frank Abagnale has advised the FBI and other law enforcement agencies on how to outsmart con artists.

Sewer Costs Evaluated

Another study will be done to see what the costs and benefits would be to extend sewer service west from the City of Yankton to areas near Lewis & Clark Lake.

Rail System Needs Improvements

The derailment of ethanol tanker cars last weekend near Scotland is pointing out the need for improvements along BNSF rail lines in the state.

River District Plans Spending

At their September meeting, the board of the James River Water Development District approved their 2016 operating budget.

Twins Top Indians Again

Phil Hughes pitched five scoreless innings in his return to the rotation, and the Minnesota Twins had rare success against Corey Kluber in a 4-2 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night.

Royals Close In On Crown

Lorenzo Cain singled home pinch-runner Paulo Orlando in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Seattle Mariners 4-3 Wednesday night to close in on their first division title in 30 years.

Recent Headlines

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SOUTH DAKOTA OPEN MEETINGS, VIOLATIONS FOUND AND TASK FORCE FORMED

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight /Joshua Haiar) – The Lincoln County Commission violated South Dakota’s open-meetings laws when three commissioners attended…

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IOWA NURSING HOME OWNER FACES 17 CLAIMS OVER RESIDENT DEATHS OR HARM

WEST DES MOINES, IA (Iowa Capitol Dispatch) – An Iowa nursing home company has faced at least 17 wrongful-death and…

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NORTHWESTERN ENERGY PLANS SECOND NATURAL GAS PLANT IN ABERDEEN AS ELECTRICITY DEMAND GROWS

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – NorthWestern Energy is planning to build a second natural gas plant to…

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CANDIDATES COULD PAY THEIR WAY ONTO BALLOT UNDER IDEA PROPOSED BY SOUTH DAKOTA’S TOP ELECTION OFFICIAL

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s top election official floated potential legislation Tuesday that would allow…

2 days ago in Local

GOVERNOR LARRY RHODEN ANNOUNCES BID FOR RE-ELECTION

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Governor Larry Rhoden announced his bid for re-election on Tuesday. The Governor stood before his…