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New Nebraska State Senator Appointed

A brand new Nebraska state senator says she understands it will take work to hold on to the seat she has just been appointed to.

Twins Swept By Yankees

Rookie Greg Bird hit a pair of two-run homers, his first in the majors, supporting an overpowering effort by Nathan Eovaldi as the New York Yankees earned a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins and a three-game sweep.

Royals Sweep Reds

Ben Zobrist had four hits and Kansas City benefited from a Cincinnati baserunning gaffe as the Royals beat the Reds 4-3 Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep.

More Injuries For Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are missing a couple of key backups to injuries.

Husker Standout Sidelined

Nebraska wide receiver and return specialist De’Mornay Pierson-El will be sidelined six to eight weeks after injuring a foot in practice.

Hastings Tops GPAC Poll

Hastings College totaled 99 points for first place in the 2015 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Preseason Men’s Soccer Coaches’ Poll.

SD Blue Ribbon Task Force Talks Capital Outlay

The SD Blue Ribbon task force is still gathering information on school funding.

Back To School For Yankton Students

It is back to school tomorrow (Thursday) for students in the Yankton school district.

Rounds Favors Huckabee For President

With the Presidential election some fifteen months away, the republican race is running hot.

SD Regents to Study University Centers

The South Dakota Board of Regents wants to take another look at enrollment issues at the two university centers in Sioux Falls and Pierre.

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