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Elder Abuse Task Force Meets

The Elder Abuse Task Force meets today (Tuesday) in Sioux Falls.

Students Urged To Update Immunizations

The University of Iowa is asking students to be sure their vaccinations are all up-to-date after six cases of the mumps have been reported among students in the last couple of weeks.

Scholarship Program Rolled Out

A statewide scholarship program in Nebraska is being rolled out by the community and business leaders who make up the Aksarben Foundation.

Twins Lose Trip Opener

Chase Headley hit a bases-loaded grounder in the 10th inning that Minnesota’s five-man infield bobbled and the New York Yankees, after losing starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell to a line drive to the face, beat the Twins 8-7 Monday night.

Loadholt Season Is Over

Minnesota Vikings right tackle Phil Loadholt’s season is over because of a torn left Achilles tendon.

Freeman Football In Jeopardy

Another South Dakota high school football program has run into trouble because of dwindling numbers.

USD Women Add Assistant

South Dakota women’s basketball head coach Amy Williams has added Amanda Hart to her staff as the director of basketball operations for the 2015-16 season.

Secretary of State Visits Cuba

Friday Secretary of State John Kerry traveled to Cuba as the American Flag was raised at the reopening of the U.S. embassy in Havana.

Release of Information Spurs a Federal Lawsuit

The National Pork Producers Council and American Farm Bureau have filed a federal court brief asking for a reversal of a district court decision.

Seed and Crop Industry Concentration a Concern for Farm Groups

Monsanto’s bid to buy Syngenta BASF now interested in a takeover has raised red flags with many farm groups.

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