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Medical Professionals say “Keep Your Distance”

Medical professionals are urging people to “keep their distance” in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Yankton Schools Closed, Join Schools Across the State

Schools across South Dakota will be closed this week following the request by Governor Kristi Noem. Its in an attempt to get ahead of the spreading coronavirus.

One Dead in Butte County Crash

One man died early Sunday in a one-vehicle crash east of Newell.

Timberwolves Star Donates Money

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has announced he’ll donate $100,000 to the Mayo Clinic for testing for the COVID-19 virus.

Gophers To Retain Pitino

Minnesota coach Richard Pitino will return for his eighth season with the program, according to a person knowledge of the situation.

Some Good News For Athletes

Some good news came Friday for some college athletes who had their spring seasons erased by the coronavirus.

Summit League Cancels Season

Summit League Commissioner Tom Douple announced Friday that all spring sports have been canceled given the current status of COVID-19.

State of Iowa Reporting Community Spread of Coronavirus

The Iowa Department of Public Health has been notified of one additional positive case of an Iowan with COVID-19, for a total of 18 positive cases.

Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Cancelling Annual Meeting

The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce offering some useful information

First Community Spread Case of Coronavirus Reported in Nebraska

The first community spread case of coronavirus disease 2019 was identified in Douglas County today. It is the woman in her 60s who tested positive yesterday and was reported as a travel-related case.

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