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Learning From Disasters

From blizzards and spring flooding, to summer storms and tornadoes the state has seen a number of disasters this year.

Medicare Pushing Rural Telehealth

There are changes every year to the services Medicare provides and the costs.

Millions to Expand Broadband into Rural South Dakota

The Federal Communications Commission has announced that South Dakota will get more than seven hundred million dollars over the next ten years to help internet providers expand broadband services.

Final Weekend of Summer at Lewis & Clark

The Labor Day weekend marks the end of the traditional camping season at Lewis & Clark State Recreation Area near Yankton.

Controlling a Mumps Outbreak

A wedding in Cedar County Nebraska last month was the source of an outbreak of mumps. About thirty cases have now been traced to that gathering.

Walnut Street Officially Dedicated

Downtown Yankton was the site of the “Welcome to Walnut” celebration Friday night.

South Dakota National Guard Troops Deployed

The South Dakota National Guard’s Alpha Battery, 147th Field Artillery &. 147th Forward Support Company of Aberdeen and Watertown were officially deployed

Vikings Sign Veteran Punter

The Minnesota Vikings have added a veteran punter as they prepare for their season opener next Sunday hosting Atlanta.

Twins Win With Small Ball

The Twins homered once in a 13-5 win on Friday, hit six in a 10-7 loss on Saturday to pass the 2018 New York Yankees’ record, then won 8-3 on Sunday without hitting a ball out of Comerica Park.

Royals Top Orioles

Adalberto Mondesi matched a career high with four hits and stole three bases in his return from the injured list, leading the Kansas City Royals past the Baltimore Orioles 6-4.

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