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Water System Receiving State Funds

The Minnesota Legislature has advanced about forty million dollars over the last two years to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System to help move construction along.

Twins Fall To Sox

Jeff Samardzija earned just his second win in nine starts on the road this season, and the White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Tuesday to snap a seven-game losing streak away from Chicago.

Royals Shutout In Seattle

Rookie Mike Montgomery tossed a four-hitter against the team that drafted him and the Seattle Mariners beat the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Tuesday night.

Virginia Forces Showdown

Surprise starter Adam Haseley and Josh Sborz combined on the shutout and Virginia defeated Vanderbilt 3-0 on Tuesday night to force a winner-take-all game in the College World Series.

Coyotes Add Transfer

South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith has announced that former Colorado State guard Carlton Hurst will transfer to USD.

UND Star Released

The Canadian Football League’s Saskatchewan Roughriders have released former University of North Dakota standout wide receiver Greg Hardin.

Broadband Bill Signed into Law for Iowa

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad traveled to an ag equipment dealership in Perry to sign the “Connect Every Acre high-speed broadband bill” into law.

Nebraska Unemployment Still Nation’s Lowest

Though the unemployment rate in Nebraska might have ticked up a bit, it remains the lowest in the country.

Death Penalty Ballot Petitions Meet Opposition

Even as petitioners fan out across Nebraska seeking signatures to get the death penalty on the November ballot next year, opponents will be trying to persuade people NOT to sign.

Pipeline Company Receives Easement Agreements in Iowa

Dakota Access pipeline officials says they’ve received over 60% of the easement agreements they need for their project in Iowa.

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