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No Change For South Dakota Health Insurance Exchange

The recent Supreme Court ruling that health insurance premium subsidies can continue for those with coverage from the federal exchange will not lead to any changes in South Dakota.

River Basin Task Force To Meet

The River Basin Natural Resource District Oversight Advisory Task Force will hold their first meeting this week in Pierre.

Vikings Win Pre-Season Opener

Backup quarterback Mike Kafka threw a touchdown pass and running back Joe Banyard ran for another score to help the Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 14-3 on Sunday night in the Hall of Fame game.

Twins Sink Lower

Corey Kluber pitched a three-hitter for his third complete game of the season, leading the Cleveland Indians to an 8-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

KC Adds To Lead

Alex Rios beat the tag at the plate on a grounder in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 5-4 Sunday for a three-game sweep.

Royals Recall Orlando

The Kansas City Royals have recalled Paulo Orlando from Triple-A Omaha and inserted him into the lineup in left field against the Chicago White Sox.

Two Injured in Plane Crash Near Yankton.

Two Yankton residents were injured in a plan crash in Cedar County Nebraska.

Minnesota DNR Restocking Mille Lacs

Minnesota lawmakers consider the impact on businesses from an early end to walleye season on Lake Mille Lacs.

Iowa State University Running Low on Housing

The housing crunch at Iowa State University isn’t expected to ease this fall as projections show another increase in enrollment.

New Iowa Standards for Science Education

The Iowa Board of Education unanimously adopted new state standards for what Iowa school kids in kindergarten through high school should know and be able to do in science.

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