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Yankton County Commission Working Through Their Budget

The Yankton County Commission again heard from members of the public, asking them not to cut funding for a number of agencies and projects.

Wind Power Project Proposed for Yankton & Turner Counties

A possible wind power project located in Yankton and Turner Counties is being studied.

Cruz, Twins Crush Sox

Nelson Cruz homered, doubled three times, and drove in three runs in his second game back from a wrist injury in a 14-4 Minnesota Twins victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.

Legal Problems For Ex Twin, Royal Players

Authorities in the Dominican Republic have arrested former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and cited ex-infielder Luis Castillo for their alleged links to a drug-trafficking and money-laundering ring, officials said Tuesday.

Orioles End Streak Against Royals

To celebrate a rare win after Baltimore beat Kansas City, rookie Hunter Harvey got a ride in a laundry cart and wheeled into the shower, where he got drenched in the wake of his first big league victory.

Chiefs Make Roster Moves

The Kansas City Chiefs placed Marcus Kemp on injured reserve with a torn ACL and signed fellow wide receiver De’Anthony Thomas as part of a series of roster moves made as training camp resumed.

SDSU, NDSU Have Top Runners

The South Dakota State men and the North Dakota State women were selected to hold the top spots in The Summit League cross country preseason coaches’ poll released Tuesday by league officials.

South Dakota Legislative Committee Hears about Illegal Drug Use

A legislative committee dealing with illegal drugs held their first meeting of the summer Monday.

Nebraska State Dairy Group Wants Immigration Bill Passed As Ag Labor Needs Are Growing

The majority of Rural Nebraskans responding to a recent survey showed them supporting immigrants being able to apply for a…

Iowa Farmland Values Better Than The Rest In Chicago Fed District

Farmland values in the Chicago Fed District fell one percent from year ago levels during the second quarter of 2019…

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