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Big Inning Fuels Twins

C.J. Cron and Byron Buxton homered in a seven run fourth inning that included seven hits and 11 baserunners, sending Minnesota past the Seattle Mariners 11-6 on Thursday night for its third straight victory and eighth in 11 games.

Royals Blasted By Rangers

Rougned Odor homered twice, Willie Calhoun went deep for the second straight day, and the Texas Rangers routed the Kansas City Royals 16-1 in the rubber game of their three-game series.

Jacks, Coyotes Split In NISC

A good win for South Dakota State and a tough loss for South Dakota as the two Summit League softball teams competed in day one of the National Invitational Softball Championship in Ames, Iowa.

Augie Advances In Baseball, Softball

Augustana used some heavy hitting to score postseason victories Thursday in both baseball and softball.

Big Year for Summer Studies

South Dakota legislators will have to man eleven special summer study committees, along with the eight regular committees.

Senate to Vote on Disaster Bill Next Week

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on disaster relief next week, right before lawmakers leave for Memorial…

House Ag Committee Chair Threatens USDA Lawsuit Over CRP Implementation

House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is considering suing USDA for not implementing the new CRP program as intended by…

EPA Review Shows Glyphosate Still Safe

Environmental Protection Agency officials say there are no risks to public health when glyphosate is used in accordance with its…

Farm Safety Reminder With Tight Planting Window

It’s crunch time for Northern Plains farmers trying to take advantage of this week’s planting window, amidst a late planting…

African Swine Fever in China May Provide Export Opportunity for U.S.

China’s sow population is down 22 percent over a year ago and the country is projected to be down 150…

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