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U of M Shuns Washington Nickname
The University of Minnesota says it’s working with the Minnesota Vikings to keep the Washington Redskins’ nickname from being used when the two teams play on campus in November.
Early Childhood Teachers To Get Raise
Early childhood teachers are receiving an increase in pay from federal and local grants totaling $600,000.
Iowa Universities Counting Heads
Iowa’s three state universities are expecting to set record enrollments, or come close, when students return to the campuses later this month.
Fischer Wants Answers on Afghanistan Shootings
Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer expects her Armed Services Committee to receive an official briefing on the deadly shooting in Afghanistan.
Johnson Saying Goodbye
Senator Tim Johnson is traveling the state this week, during the Congressional break, saying his goodbyes and thanking South Dakotans after serving in the public sector for more than 35 years.
Lake Yankton to Get a Makeover
The Corps of Engineers is asking for public comments on a plan to kill off all the fish in Lake Yankton, and then restock it.
South Dakota Education Groups Hold Summer Meetings
Two South Dakota education groups are holding their joint convention in Sioux Falls.
Twins Let One Get Away
Center fielder Alexi Amarista made a game-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth inning and Seth Smith followed with a solo homer in the 10th to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Royals Win Another Series
Mike Moustakas homered and drove in four runs, Yordano Ventura pitched six solid innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 Wednesday night to win their fifth straight series.
