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Marne Creek Damage Assessment Continues

The assessment of damages to Marne Creek and the Auld-Brokaw Trail through Yankton is continuing.

MidAmerican Energy Customers to get Refund & Rate Reduction

MidAmerican Energy customers in South Dakota will get a refund and rate reduction as the result of a settlement with the Public Utilities Commission.

Avon School Opt Out Fails

Voters in the Avon school district rejected a property tax opt out measure this week.

Jacks Adjust Football Schedules

South Dakota State and Drake have reached an agreement to change the location of their Sept. 14 football game to Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium, giving the Jackrabbits seven regular season home games for the upcoming 2019 season.

Husker Basketball Adds Two

An SEC transfer and an Ohio prep standout are the latest two additions to the Nebraska men’s basketball squad.

Twins Hold Off Angels

Twins reliever Mike Morin hit former teammate Mike Trout with a bases-loaded pitch that forced in a run in the ninth inning before retiring Shohei Ohtani to end the game on a groundout and preserve an 8-7 victory over the Angels on Wednesday.

Garver Sidelined, Sano Elevated

The Minnesota Twins have placed catcher Mitch Garver on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle, returning third baseman Miguel Sanó from his rehabilitation assignment.

Royals Fall To Rangers

Ronald Guzman and Willie Calhoun each hit a two-run homer, and the Texas Rangers cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Farmers Hang Tough on Trump Trade Policy

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says he is hearing from ag producers taking hits from the ramped up trade war between the US and China

Industrial Hemp Bill Signed Into Law In Iowa

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds this week signed into law the bill that allows licensed growers to cultivate industrial hemp on…

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