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Denison, Iowa Tyson Plant to Close

Friday’s announcement that Tyson is permanently closing its beef plant in Denison Iowa is disappointing for the state’s cattle producers.

A Little More Money For Iowa Schools

Iowa schools will see an increase of one point five percent in their state aid funding this year.

Storms Lead To Disaster Declaration

After several storms ripped through parts of South Dakota in June, a Presidential Disaster Declaration was issued.

Event To Focus On Cyber Security

A simple password is sometimes the only thing keeping your personal and financial information safe.

Twins Earn Series Win

Tommy Milone returned from the disabled list and pitched five innings, Kurt Suzuki had two key RBIs and the Minnesota Twins beat Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Indians 4-1 Sunday afternoon.

Morales Hero For KC

Kendrys Morales had an RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Kansas City Royals to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday night.

Royals Ink Veteran Hurlers

Veteran pitchers Joba Chamberlain and Wandy Rodriguez agreed to minor league contracts Sunday with the Kansas City Royals, the American League Central leaders, and will report to Triple-A Omaha.

Coyotes Set Schedule

Two games against the Big Ten, one against Kansas State and a trip to Las Vegas highlight the 2015-16 South Dakota men’s basketball schedule released Friday.

USD Falls To Huskers

Goals by junior Corey Strang and sophomore Lara Boman put the Coyotes on the board as South Dakota fell to Big Ten’s Nebraska 6-2 in an exhibition match Friday at Barbara Hilbner Stadium in Lincoln.

Minnesota On Track for Bumper Crop

Minnesota is on pace for record crops this year.

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