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Regents Executive Director Retires

Jack Warner, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents will be retiring at the end of June.

University Funding Tight

It was a fairly flat year for funding increases for education in South Dakota.

Different Approach Needed On Workforce Shortage

One of the big pushes for the last couple of years in the South Dakota legislature was work force development.

Changes Coming To South Dakota Retirement System

The trustees of the South Dakota State Retirement System are looking at some changes to make sure the fund does not run short in the future.

Coyote Earns National Award

South Dakota junior first baseman Yvon Minogue was named 2015 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Player of the Week for the period ended April 12.

Rough Week For Molitor

The Minnesota Twins have presented new manager Paul Molitor with quite a challenge after his first regular season week in charge.

Royals Lose Rios

Kansas City right fielder Alex Rios is out indefinitely after suffering a broken bone in his left hand when he was hit by a pitch in Minnesota earlier this week.

Wild Winger Could Miss Playoffs

Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Cooke has an injury that has clouded his availability for Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues.

Summit Honors For Jackrabbit

South Dakota State’s Jazzelena Black was named the Summit League Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week for her performance April 6-12, league officials announced Tuesday morning.

GPAC Tabs Baseball Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its baseball Players of the Week.

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