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Nebraska D.O.T. Helping Local Governments

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is working with local governments to repair roads and bridges damaged in last month’s flooding.

Nebraska Unicameral Setting Aside Emergency Funds

Counties across Nebraska are estimating hundred of millions of dollars in damages following last month’s record flooding.

South Dakota Disaster Declaration Still Open

Damages from last weeks blizzard can now be added to last month’s flooding.

Difficult to Develop a Long Term Strategy for South Dakota Universities

The decision by the South Dakota Board of Regents to raise tuition this fall at state universities by three-point four percent came after a long discussion about revenue and expenses.

Yankton County Damage Adding Up

Estimates of twenty to twenty-five million dollars in damages in Yankton County will go higher.

Twins Hold Off Tigers

Jose Berrios pitched into the seventh inning for his first win since opening day, Trevor Hildenberger struck out two with the bases loaded for his first save and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to complete a two-game sweep.

Jacks Offense Wins Out

The Jackrabbit offense rallied for 33 second-half points in the 2019 South Dakota State Spring Game as the blue team pulled off a 47-37 comeback victory over the white squad.

Huskers Play Spring Game

Over 85,000 fans watched this year’s Nebraska Red-White Spring Football game Saturday in Lincoln.

Royals Complete Sweep

Pinch-runner extraordinaire Terrance Gore stole a base and then scored on Hunter Dozier’s single in the ninth inning, lifting the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Indians 9-8 to complete a three-game sweep of the AL Central favorites.

Kassin Assumes Double Duty

Mount Marty College athletic director Chris Kassin is taking on a second duty _ head men’s basketball coach.

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