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Augustana Names Coach

Augustana director of athletics Slade Larscheid announced that Danny Sinksen has been named the new head men’s golf coach at Augustana.

Black Hills Rivalry In Spotlight

A longtime football rivalry involving two small South Dakota colleges is getting some national attention.

New Water Rules to Become Effective Soon

In just eight days, new water rules from the Environmental Protection Agency and Corps of Engineers become effective.

Possible Redistricting Measure Receiving Support in South Dakota

South Dakota Farmers Union members, who have organized a petition drive, say they already have over 3,000 signatures.

Bird Flu Vaccine Possibly Available

US Department of Agriculture officials are moving ahead with plans to stockpile vaccine to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Holding Town Hall Meetings

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has been holding town hall meetings across the state over the past few weeks.

Transgender Issue Back Before SD Legislative Committee

Transgender policies in state schools will again be in front of an interim legislative committee.

SD Blue Ribbon Committee Updated

Members of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education, meeting in Pierre yesterday, were updated on the public meetings held earlier this year.

Safer Year on Iowa Lakes

Two people were thrown off their tube this past weekend when a rope broke as they were being pulled on the Mississippi River near Clinton.

Senator Proposes Healthcare Changes in Nebraska

State Senator Merv Riepe of Millard (Nebraska) plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Legislative session that would enable direct contracting for primary health care in the state.

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