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South Dakota Chislic Festival Draws Big Crowd

Organizers of the first South Dakota Chislic Festival in Freeman had some ideas of how many people to expect, but they guessed low.

Josh Haeder, GOP Candidate for South Dakota State Treasurer

Making his first run for elective office in South Dakota, Josh Haeder is the republican candidate for state Treasurer.

SD Senator John Thune; Russian Trip Delivered Strong Message

South Dakota Senator John Thune was among a group of seven US Senators that spent several days in Russia, including the Fourth of July.

Minnesota Farmers Urged to “Hang In There”

Farmers with losses from the current trade war can expect federal assistance after the fall harvest

Nebraska Gets Ready to Collect Online Sales Taxes

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says his administration is notifying Internet-based companies the state will begin collecting sales tax from them beginning January first

Hall Of Fame Tie Ins

Though neither one wore a Minnesota uniform for a long time, two new additions to the baseball Hall of Fame Sunday had lasting memories of their time as Twins.

Twins Lose Again To Sox

Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven impressive innings, J.D. Martinez drove in all three runs to increase his major league-leading RBI total to 89 and the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Sunday for their 18th victory in 22 games.

Happ Beats Hapless Royals

James Anthony Happ made the midseason impact the Yankees hoped for, pitching one-run ball over six innings to win his New York debut 6-3 over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Life After Escobar

It’s clear the Twins will be sellers rather than buyers as the trading deadline looms Tuesday.

Conferences Focus On Football

With the football season around the corner, the Missouri Valley Football Conference and the Great Plains Athletic Conference will hold media days this week.

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