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Twins Earn Fifth Straight

Eduardo Escobar had three hits and drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh to support Jose Berrios’ strong outing as the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Monday night.

T-Wolves Confirm Tolliver Deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed forward Anthony Tolliver to a one-year deal worth $5.75 million.

Rotert Returns To Jacks

Former South Dakota State standout Kristin Rotert will return to the Jackrabbit women’s basketball program as director of operations, head coach Aaron Johnston announced Monday.

Iowa Flooding Becoming More Frequent

The head of the Iowa Flood Center says “for the time being” the flood threat has subsided in Iowa.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Opposes Medicaid Expansion

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts dismisses assertions by those who support expanding Medicaid that it would stimulate the state economy.

Few Clear Answers on Iowa Medicaid Savings

When the State of Iowa privatized the management of Medicaid services, quality improvements and cost reductions were promised. So far, that has been hard to track.

Task Force to Review South Dakota Ag Land Property Taxes

The Ag Land Assessment Implementation and Oversight Advisory Task Force of the South Dakota legislature holds their first meeting of the summer Tuesday in Pierre

Conference Committee Has Challenge Reconciling Farm Bill

The House-Senate conference committee has their work cut out for them in putting together a final 2018 farm bill. National…

Pork Producers Hit Hard With Latest China Tariffs

Friday, the U.S. imposed a 25 percent tariff on $34 billion of Chinese goods. Following that China retaliated with 25-percent…

SD Farm Bureau Leader Defends Pruitt

Last week Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt resigned amid ethical allegations, which was welcomed by most farm groups. South…

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