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SD Senator Mike Rounds; GOP Presidential Race Far From Over

SD Senator MIke Rounds says he was encouraged by the GOP Presidential debate.

SD Schools Add Hiring Preferences for Veterans

SD school districts have to adjust their hiring practices to give preference to military veterans.

SD Counties Asking for More Money

SD legislators are hearing from county officials.

New Options for the Napa – Platte Rail Line

A new operator has been selected for the Napa – Platte rail line.

SD Medicaid Expansion Discussions Continue

Expansion of Medicaid may again be before SD legislators in 2016.

Twins Fall In Extras

Ian Kinsler’s two-out RBI single preceded a two-run homer by J.D. Martinez in the top of the 12th inning, pushing the Detroit Tigers past the Minnesota Twins 7-4 in a back-and-forth game Wednesday night.

Indians Top Royals

Francisco Lindor, making a late run for AL Rookie of the Year, was 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night.

GPAC Tabs Top Runners

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its top cross country performers of the week.

Property Taxes Number One Issue

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says property tax reform was the number one issue he heard about during his round of town hall meetings across the state.

Worker Shortage For Human Services Center

Finding enough workers is a problem for the Human Services Center in Yankton as it is for a number of other health care providers in the state.

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