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Cattle President Says CPTPP Finalization Means U.S. Needs Bilateral Trade Deals Soon

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership became official December 30. The deal includes 11 nations, led by Japan,…

Federal Shutdown Trickles Down

The impacts of the partial shutdown of the Federal Government are trickling down to local agencies.

Moving Gas & Oil Lease Auctions Online

The South Dakota office of School & Public Lands is in charge of leasing out gas and oil rights on the acres they control

Coyotes Earn Summit Victory

Cody Kelley scored the game-winning layup with seven seconds remaining to give the South Dakota men’s basketball team a 71-70 victory over Denver Wednesday night in Magness Arena.

Huskers Fall On Road

Jalen Smith made a driving layup with 3.8 seconds left to break a tie, and Maryland used a late push to get past No. 24 Nebraska 74-72.

Cyclones Take Big 12 Opener

Lindell Wigginton, playing just his second game since missing 10 with a foot injury, scored 17 points and had eight rebounds to help lead Iowa State to a 69-63 victory over Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Conference opener for both teams.

Timberwolves Lose In Boston

Gordon Hayward came off the bench to score a season-high 35 points and lead Boston to a 115-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.

Twins Make It Official

Finalizing an earlier report, the Minnesota Twins and veteran slugger Nelson Cruz have a one-year contract with an option for the 2020 season, giving Minnesota a boost at designated hitter.

Iowans Climbing the Obesity Chart

As you contemplate New Year’s resolutions, a report from Iowa’s top public health official finds obesity among adult Iowans spiked in the past year

Cherokee Food Plant Ready to Re-open

The company that bought the former Tyson Foods plant in northwest Iowa will open for business later this month.

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