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Augie Runners Rate High

Augustana University men’s and women’s Cross Country team’s both earned top-5 rankings by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association NCAA Division II top-25 preseason poll released on Wednesday.

Property Tax Increases Faces Vote

The Yankton County Commission passed a property tax increase last month that would be used to fund road and highway maintenance.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Member; Time to Talk Money

The South Dakota Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education meets again next week, and at least one member hopes that talk of money will be on the agenda.

Man Shot by Yankton Police After Pursuit

A man was shot by Yankton Police last night after a domestic disturbance call and search. South Dakota Attorney General…

September is Obesity Awareness Month

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Iowa.

Death Penalty Opponents To Continue Fight

Opponents of the death penalty vow to continue their fight, even if capital punishment makes the ballot next November.

Sano Keys Twins Win

Miguel Sano’s towering home run tied the game for Minnesota in the seventh inning, and two Chicago errors aided the go-ahead rally in the eighth for the Twins in an 8-6 victory Tuesday over the White Sox.

Twins Add To Roster

The Minnesota Twins have added five players from Triple-A Rochester for September: shortstop Danny Santana, first baseman Kennys Vargas, catcher Eric Fryer and right-handed relievers A.J. Achter and Michael Tonkin.

Royals Edged By Tigers

Justin Verlander threw his fifth consecutive quality start, and Ian Kinsler homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 Tuesday night.

Vikings Cut Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have waived quarterback Mike Kafka.

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