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SD Senator John Thune; Media not “Enemies of the People”

President Trump has stepped up his attacks on the media, calling them “the enemies of the people.” And “dishonest.” Repeating those claims at a campaign stop in Montana last week.

South Dakota Legislative Committee Looking for More Details on Mental Health Access

There is increasing need for mental health services in South Dakota, but lawmakers are looking for more information on access issues.

Missouri River to Run High Into the Fall

Continued high mountain snowpack runoff will keep levels high on the Missouri River through the summer.

Texting Drivers Getting Tickets in Iowa

Iowa drivers who text are getting ticketed

Minnesota RFA Offering Zero Interest Ag Emergency Loans

Farmers impacted by the recent flooding in southwestern Minnesota may be eligible for loans offered by the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority

Twins Complete Sweep

Jake Odorizzi pitched six scoreless innings and Mitch Garver, Eduardo Escobar and Brian Dozier homered as the Minnesota Twins completed a four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles with a 10-1 victory on Sunday.

Porcello, Sox Defeat Royals

Rick Porcello matched his victory total from last year, pitching seven effective innings, Andrew Benintendi had four hits and scored twice, and the Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-4 on Sunday.

Royals Sign Junior High Player

Kaito Yuki is headed to the Kansas City Royals organization instead of attending high school in Japan.

Barnstormers Edge Storm

The Iowa Barnstormers earned their first Indoor Football League title Saturday night by scoring a 42-38 victory over the Sioux Falls Storm.

Hinchcliffe Wins At Iowa

Less than two months after failing to qualify for the Indianapolis 500, James Hinchcliffe roared from behind to seize one of the more satisfying victories of his IndyCar career.

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