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Port Yankton Project Taking More Time

Backers of the proposed Port Yankton entertainment complex say they are taking the necessary steps to develop statewide support before placing a constitutional amendment on any statewide ballot.

Yankton Sales Taxes Trending Up

Sales taxes continue to trend in a positive direction for the City of Yankton.

Yankton County Commission Lays Out Road Repair Priorities

The Yankton County Commission was told at their last meeting that flood damage totals about nineteen million dollars so far and that did not include road, bridge and culvert costs.

Twins Sweep Orioles

Kyle Gibson pitched six sharp innings, Willians Astudillo drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-3 for a three-game sweep.

Royals Fall In Extra Inning

Austin Romine drove in the winning run in the 10th inning with his third RBI single, and the New York Yankees overcame a bullpen collapse that followed another scoreless start by James Paxton to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6.

Coyote At Top Of World

South Dakota junior Chris Nilsen vaulted a world-leading 19 feet, 1 inch, Saturday at the 25th Beach Invitational at Jack Rose Track.

Nebraska Lawmakers Considering Property Tax Cut Bills

Nebraska lawmakers have been trying to come up with a plan to reduce rapidly rising property taxes

South Dakota State Vet Says Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Bill Is Positive

The Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Enhancement legislation has been reintroduced in Congress. South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven says…

Southeaster Electric Restores Service

Southeastern Electric was among the rural coops that dealt with power outages caused by last week’s blizzard.

Center For Rural Affairs Weighing In On Property Tax Relief Legislation

Center for Rural Affairs members are pleased Senators Mike Groene and Lou Ann Linehan have introduced LB 289, a measure…

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