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Pneumonia killed Wayne State Student

  WAYNE, Neb. (AP) — Autopsy results show that pneumonia killed an 18-year-old Wayne State College football player last weekend. Deputy…

Yankton Schools Receive Grant

The Yankton School District will be getting a two hundred eighty thousand dollar grant from the state for career and technical education.

Issues With Medicaid Expansion

While the South Dakota legislature is dealing with issues around the possible expansion of Medicaid coverage, state agencies are dealing with technical issues.

SDSU Foundation Has Record Year

More than sixty three million dollars was donated to the South Dakota State University Foundation last year, which is a record.

All Star Paces Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ all star player showed why he was voted into this weekend’s NBA showcase.

Shields Keys Husker Win

Shavon Shields scored a career-high 33 points, making all 15 of his free throws, and Nebraska defeated Illinois 67-58 on Wednesday night.

Summit Teams Back In Action

Thursday night brings a return to Summit League basketball action with SDSU and USD teams part of the schedule.

Twins Add Hurler

The Minnesota Twins have added another lefthander to their pitching staff via the waiver wire.

Augie Wrestlers Among Elite

Augustana’s TJ North continued his climb up the national rankings, moving up a spot in
the NCAA Division II Wrestling rankings released Wednesday afternoon.

Nebraska Helmet Law Stands

The effort to repeal the motorcycle helmet law fails in the Unicameral.

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