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Huskers Get New Look

The University of Nebraska and adidas has unveiled the new Primeknit Husker Bold alternative football uniforms, which will be worn on Saturday, October 24th for the team’s game against Northwestern.

Santana Sparkles In Twins Win

Ervin Santana pitched eight innings of four-hit ball against his former team, and the Minnesota Twins snapped both their four-game skid and the Angels’ seven-game winning streak with a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday.

Royals Nipped By Cards

John Lackey threw seven strong innings after a shaky beginning, Trevor Rosenthal escaped his own jam in the ninth and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royal 4-3 on Thursday night.

Former Jacks Star Retires

After playing for seven seasons in both Europe and Australia, former South Dakota State men’s basketball standout Ben Beran announced his retirement from professional basketball.

Coyotes Set Schedule

South Dakota head cross country coach Dan Fitzsimmons has released the program’s 2015 schedule, a slate which begins on Sept. 4 and races through November as the program aims for its first NCAA Championship berth as a team.

Pipeline Reaches Milestone

Trans Canada marked the movement of one billion barrels of oil through the Keystone pipeline this week.

Renewable Fuels Standard Still Under Fire

A bipartisan group of 36 Senators are urging the EPA to increase the proposed volumes set for biodiesel production under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

Weather Towers Approved for South Dakota County

Lincoln County, South Dakota Commissioners gave approval to Dakota Power Community Wind to put up weather towers.

Red Cross Kept Busy By Fires

The month of July has been busy for the Red Cross in northwest Iowa.

Fall Tourism Promoted

While the summer tourism season is hitting the high point right now, planning is underway for the fall, or shoulder season.

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