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SD Legislative Committee to Deal with Electric Service Areas

One of the more controversial issues of the 2019 South Dakota legislative session will be in front of an interim committee this week.

SD Tourism Planning Ahead, Changing Strategy

While it is high visitation season, state tourism officials are planning ahead.

SD Legislators Warned of Possible Revenue Declines

The interim Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got an update on expected tax revenue for the 2020 fiscal year at their meeting in Pierre Monday.

Yankees Edge Twins In Wild One

Aaron Hicks made a game-saving grab for the final out in the 10th inning, Didi Gregorius had five hits and seven RBIs, and New York beat Minnesota 14-12 Tuesday night in a game that featured five lead changes or ties in the final three innings.

Viking Cornerback Suspended

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Holton Hill has been suspended for an additional four games, this time for violation of the NFL’s policy and program on substances of abuse.

Huskers Heading For Italy

New Nebraska basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is preparing his team for a nine-day trip to Italy starting Aug. 3.

SDSU Extends A.D. Contract

South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn announced Tuesday a five-year contract extension for Justin Sell, who has served as athletic director at SDSU since 2009.

Coyotes Earn Summit Honor

For the second-straight year, South Dakota received The Summit League’s Institutional Academic Award by placing the highest percentage of list-eligible student-athletes on the Commissioner’s List.

One Dead in I-90 Crash

One person died Tuesday morning in a crash involving four vehicles and four other occupants on Interstate 90 northwest of Brandon.

Yankton City Commission Approves Aquatic Center Bonds

The Yankton City Commission Monday night approved selling up to fourteen million dollars in revenue bonds to finance construction of the Huether Family Aquatic Center in Memorial Park.

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