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Thune One Of Those Targeted By Conservative Group

A Washington DC based conservative group, “For America” has begun a campaign called “Dump the Leadership” aimed at the republican leaders in the House and Senate.

Husker Women Score Upset

Tear’a Laudermill scored a career-high 27 points and made six of her seven 3-pointers in the first half, and No. 16 Nebraska defeated eighth-ranked Penn State 94-74 to stay alive in the Big Ten race Monday.

Coyote Shines At Combine

University of South Dakota linebacker Tyler Starr completed the three-cone drill in 6.64s to lead a group of 35 linebackers who performed at the NFL combine Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

SDSU Adds Football Assistant

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Monday the hiring of Luke Schleusner (pronounced SHLICE-ner) as tight ends coach.

Jacks Sweep Summit Honors

South Dakota State swept the weekly Summit League baseball awards as infielder Al Robbinswas named Player of the Week and Chad Hodges earned Pitcher of the Week honors.

Augie Returns To Arena

Augustana basketball is returning to a familiar venue.

Two Common Core Bills Fail, One Advances

The South Dakota House Education Committee killed a couple of bills related to “Common Core” educational standards, and passed a third.

Texting Ban Moving Forward

The South Dakota Senate has passed a bill to enact a statewide ban on texting while driving.

Yankton Sales Tax Revenues Fall

Sales tax numbers for the City of Yankton are not starting the year on a positive note.

Thune Tracking Events In Ukraine

Unrest continues in Ukraine after protestors forced the sitting President to flee the capitol of Kiev.

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