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New Bee Research Facility To Be Built

The University of Minnesota is building a new six-million dollar bee research facility.

Changes To Sexual Offender Program Proposed

Governor Mark Dayton is proposing changes to Minnesota’s Sex Offender Treatment program, although the federal judge who ruled the program unconstitutional is not saying whether they would be adequate.

Twins Earn Walkoff Win

Eduardo Escobar’s two-out double in the ninth inning drove in the winning run, capping a late rally by the Minnesota Twins for a much-needed 3-2 victory Tuesday night over the Texas Rangers.

Cain Raises Royals

Lorenzo Cain went 4 for 4 with a home run and Yordano Ventura pitched six scoreless innings as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-1 Tuesday night.

SDSU Women Face Challenge

16th-year head coach Aaron Johnston and his staff have put together a 2015-16 schedule that will be challenging for the South Dakota State women’s basketball team.

Seven To USD HOF

Seven Coyotes comprise the 2015 Henry Heider Coyote Sports Hall of Fame Class.

MLS Eyes Twin Cities

Major League Soccer’s consideration of an expansion team for the Twin Cities still includes both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Pork Council Calls for Removal of South Africa Trade Benefits

National Pork Producer Council leaders are asking the Obama administration to strip South Africa of its preferential trade benefits, or at least limit them.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Does Not Support Clean Power Plan

Nebraska Farm Bureau officials are supporting legislation introduced in the Senate Environment Works Committee.

China Changes Corn Pricing

The National Development and Reform Commission of China has announced the country will move to more market oriented pricing on corn procurement.

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