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South Dakota Rolls Over Seventeen Million Dollars into the Reserve Fund

The State of South Dakota closed the books on the 2018 fiscal year with a seventeen million dollar surplus. That money was rolled over into the reserve fund.

Schools Watching Special Education Legislative Committee

A South Dakota legislative summer study committee is looking at the number of students in special education, and the costs of providing those programs.

Berrios, Twins Blank Jays

Jose Berrios and two relievers combined on a five-hitter, Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run home run and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-0.

Royals Top Tigers

Burch Smith picked up his first win in nearly five years, Mike Moustakas and Salvador Perez homered, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.

Vikings Mourn Sparano

The Minnesota Vikings have canceled their training camp practice on Friday so the team can attend the memorial service for offensive line coach Tony Sparano.

Jacks In Classic Field

South Dakota State is one of eight men’s basketball teams selected to play in the U.S. Bank Stadium Basketball Classic.

Augie Player On National Team

Lynsey Prosser, a senior guard on the Augustana women’s basketball team, has been selected to play for the USA D-2 women’s basketball team.

Permanent Barriers Possibility After Weeks of Heavy Rain and Flooding in Iowa

Permanent Barriers Possibility After Weeks of Heavy Rain and Flooding in Iowa

Back-to-school Season Underway

Back-to-school Season Underway

USDA Announces $12 Billion In Emergency Aid Programs For Producers Hurt By Tariffs

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the USDA is rolling out three programs and $12 billion in emergency aid to…

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