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Phones Reducing Memory

Years ago most people had phone numbers of family and friends memorized.

Poultry Producers Waiting to Restock

Two Iowans who testified at a Senate Ag Committee hearing on bird flu Tuesday say it will still be several months before their facilities are re-stocked and operating again.

Noem Introduces Expansion to Poverty Program

In an effort to enhance the fight against poverty, South Dakota Congresswoman has filed a bill that expands the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.

South Dakota Blue Ribbon Taskforce Hears Formula Finances

During their first meeting, the South Dakota Blue Ribbon Taskforce on Teachers and Students was presented with lots of information and data related to how the current funding formula is structured.

South Dakota Guard Sending More Units Overseas

Thirty-nine more South Dakota soldiers will be headed overseas.

Twins Sweep Orioles

Brian Dozier and Joe Mauer hit back-to-back home runs with two outs in the sixth inning, propelling the Minnesota Twins past the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep.

Royals Outslug Rays

Lorenzo Cain and Jarrod Dyson hit two-run homers, Alcides Escobar had four hits and the Kansas City Royals pounded Rays All-Star Chris Archer before holding off Tampa Bay 9-7 on Wednesday night.

Fans Mob Timberwolves Scrimmage

Top draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns made his Minnesota Timberwolves debut with an open scrimmage on Wednesday night, and more than 15,000 fans flocked to Target Center to watch him.

Coyotes To Play In Sioux Falls

University of South Dakota’s men’s basketball team will host Florida Gulf Coast University at 7 p.m. on Dec. 28 at the Sanford Pentagon.

Augie Names Swim Coach

Augustana director of athletics Slade Larscheid announced that Lindsie Micko has been named the first head coach of Viking women’s swimming.

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