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Grading the Governor’s First Legislative Session

The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the 2019 session on Friday by sustaining a pair of style and form vetoes issues by Governor Kristi Noem on some appropriation bills.

Corps of Engineers Increasing Gavins Point Dam Releases Again

As Missouri River reservoirs continue to rise due to snow melt run off, the Corps of Engineers is again increasing flows from Gavins Point Dam into the river.

Iowa Senate Endorses Run-Off Elections

The Iowa Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would get rid of the special conventions that pick party nominees if no candidate gets at least 35 percent of the vote on Primary Election Day

Minnesota Legislators Set Aside Money for Rural Mental Health Services

A couple of bills are moving forward at the Minnesota State Capitol that provides additional money and resources for mental health counseling for farmers

Twins Win Series

Nelson Cruz hit his first homer with Minnesota, Michael Pineda was stellar in his first pitching appearance since 2017 and the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 9-3.

Royals Suffer First Loss

Lucas Giolito took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning in his first start of the season, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to avoid a three-game sweep in the season-opening series.

Wild Blanked By Coyotes

Darcy Kuemper made 36 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, Josh Archibald scored two goals and the Arizona Coyotes kept their playoff push going with a 4-0 victory over Minnesota.

Huskers Hire Hoiberg

A native son is coming home to coach the Nebraska men’s basketball team.

Cinderella Run Ends For SDSU

The South Dakota State women’s basketball team’s historic run in the NCAA Tournament came to an end Friday night as the Jackrabbits suffered a 63-53 loss to No. 2 seed Oregon in the Portland Region.

Suspect in Nebraska Double Murder Arrested in California

The suspect of a double-homicide that occurred in Douglas, Nebraska last Saturday has been taken into custody in California.

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