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State Programs Help Small South Dakota Towns Hang on to Their People

A report from the US Census Bureau this month showed more than half the towns in South Dakota are either not growing or are losing population.

Climate Change in Ag Has Been Going on for Years

A number of weather scientists from across the country have been meeting, comparing notes on local impacts of climate change.

Iowa Lottery Exploring Sports Betting

The five-member board that oversees the Iowa Lottery has directed lottery staff to “explore…the feasibility” of having Iowa retailers use lottery terminals for sports betting.

Twins Beat Sox Again

Robbie Grossman and Max Kepler homered to back an effective start by Lance Lynn as the Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Wednesday night.

Omaha Gets Big League Game

A regular-season game between the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals will be played in Omaha, Nebraska, the week before the 2019 College World Series.

Another Bites The Dust

North Carolina is the latest team sent packing from the College World Series after two games were played Wednesday in Omaha.

Jacks To Face Big 10 Foe

South Dakota State University and Northwestern University have reached a scheduling agreement for a football game during the 2026 season.

Huskers Change Dates

Nebraska has changed the dates of two of its home nonconference football games in 2020.

T-Wolves Set For Draft

The Minnesota Timberwolves are taking a pair of picks and a flexible approach into the NBA draft.

Wild To Host Knights

The Minnesota Wild will face a daunting opponent in their home opener this season: the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights.

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