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Region to See Long Term Flooding

Rivers and streams across a wide area have been at flood or running high for some time and that will continue.

Congress Unable to Move on Disaster Aid

Congress left Washington this week without an agreement on expanded disaster funding.

Corps of Engineers Looking for Public Comment on Highway 12

The Corps of Engineers is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement for Nebraska Highway 12 in the Niobrara area

South Dakota Insurance Companies to Offer Autism Therapy Coverage

Health insurance companies will be required to offer autism therapy coverage under a proposal from the South Dakota Division of Insurance.

Twins Win Series

Jose Berrios won his fourth straight start, Jason Castro homered off former battery mate Brad Peacock and drove in four runs, and the AL-leading Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-2.

Coyotes Add Basketball Transfer

South Dakota head men’s basketball coach Todd Lee has announced the addition of the 2018 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball A.J. Plitzuweit, a transfer from Augustana.

Hawkeye Starter Leaving

Iowa guard Isaiah Moss has submitted his name to the NCAA transfer portal, joining forward Tyler Cook as starters who intend to leave the program.

GPAC Baseball Tourney Underway

The two brackets for the 2019 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Postseason Baseball Tournaments are underway.

GPAC Softball Tourney Opens

The two brackets for the 2019 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Postseason Softball Tournaments are underway.

South Dakota Employees See Insurance Changes

South Dakota state employees will see some changes in their health insurance plan.

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