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Rounds Speaks Against Iran Nuke Deal

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds made a speech on the floor of the Senate yesterday about the Iran nuclear deal.

Deer-Car Crash Risk Increases

Fall arrives next week, a dangerous time of year as it’s much more likely Iowa motorists may collide with deer.

Demand High For Skilled Workers

The manager of an Iowa apprenticeship program says there’s more demand for skilled workers than his program that trains plumbers, welders and technicians who work on heating and air conditioning systems can supply.

Death Penalty Petition Certification Near

Secretary of State John Gale says he’s confident the group, Nebraskans for the Death Penalty, has met the threshold to force a vote on capital punishment.

Property Tax Relief Difficult

It is still a few months before the Nebraska Legislature is back in session but it is likely that tax reform will be a priority.

Twins Nipped By Tigers

Victor Martinez had three hits and two RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Phil Hughes and the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Pitching Keys Royal Victory

Kris Medlen pitched five-hit ball over 6 1-3 innings and Alex Rios hit a home run leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.

Jacks Release Basketball Schedule

A two-game trip to Cancun, Mexico, 12 home games and a return to the Sanford Pentagon highlight the 2015-16 South Dakota State men’s basketball schedule, which for a eighth year, wraps up with The Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls.

DWU Star Gets National Award

One name is more synonymous with Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball than any other and now that name is enshrined in the NAIA Hall of Fame.

Summit Honors SDSU Duo

South Dakota State’s cross country athletes, Trent Lusignan and Rachel King, were named The Summit League’s Athlete of the Week for their performance Sept. 7-14.

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