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Yankton County Flood Damage Nineteen Million Dollars and Rising

The damage assessment continues across Yankton County following last month’s rain and flooding.

Yankton County Commission Makes Bridge Choice

The Yankton County Commission has decided that a James River bridge in the northern part of the county will be first on the replacement list.

Sioux Valley Energy Customers Coming Back Online

Crews continue to make repairs and restore power to customers of Sioux Valley Energy.

Raising the Tobacco Age to 21

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says she’s willing to consider a bill that would raise the age for buying tobacco and other nicotine products to 21

Jays Best Twins

Teoscar Hernandez delivered a go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight game,
but it was a defensive play by him that saved Toronto’s 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.

Duffy Returns To Twins

The Twins recalled right-handed Tyler Duffey prior to Tuesday’s game and optioned left-hander Andrew Vasquez to Triple-A Rochester.

Sox Top Royals Again

Yoan Moncada hit a pair of solo shots for his first multihomer game and Leury Garcia added a two-run drive to power the Chicago White Sox past the Kansas City Royals 5-1.

Coyote Vaulter Honored

South Dakota sophomore Landon Kemp has been named the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week for the period ended April 14.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Sets Up Flood Recovery Board

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is creating a new state board to oversee the response to last month’s catastrophic flooding.

Second Chance at Winning One Million Dollars

The Iowa Lottery is planning on giving away the one million-dollar Powerball prize that went unclaimed when the ticket expired last week

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