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Port Yankton Backers Look to Petition Drive

Backers of the Port Yankton project will now consider a state-wide petition drive to put a constitutional amendment on next year’s ballot

Yankton County Commission Holds Another Emergency Meeting

The Yankton County Commission held another emergency meeting Monday morning to correct action that had been taken at an emergency meeting last Friday.

Port Yankton Resolution Killed in the South Dakota Senate

The South Dakota Senate debated and defeated a resolution Monday that called for a public vote on a constitutional amendment allowing one gaming license in Yankton.

Business Leaders Push for Immigration Reform

Iowa business leaders are sending a message that immigrants are needed in Iowa

Sioux City Catholic Diocese Releases List of Abusive Priests

The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux City has released the names of 28 priests he says were credibly accused of the sexual abuse of minors

Daum, Miller Top Summit

South Dakota State standouts Mike Daum and Macy Miller are the Summit League basketball Players of the Week.

Iowa Travel Conditions Improving

The Iowa D-O-T’s towing bans in northern Iowa to deal with vehicles abandoned during the blizzard were lifted early Monday evening.

Cyclones Top Sooners

Marial Shayok scored 21 points and Iowa State rolled past Oklahoma 78-61, snapping a two-game losing skid.

Towns Leads T-Wolves Victory

Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points and 21 rebounds in his return from the concussion protocol, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves stave off the Sacramento Kings for a 112-105 victory.

Coyotes Earn Honors

South Dakota softball players Jamie Holscher and Alexis Devers have been named Summit League Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for the period ended Feb. 24.

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