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Waterways Council Pleased Corps Moving Ahead With Inland Waterway Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced its work plan for inland waterway projects for fiscal year 2018. Waterways…

South Dakota State Employee Insurance Costs Continue to Rise

Members of the Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature got an update on the state employee insurance plan this week.

Ag Group Officials Want To See NAFTA Renegotiation Completed

Several U.S. farm groups want to see the North American Free Trade Agreement talks completed with a successful deal. That…

SD Department of Agriculture Adds Rural Development Locater

The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is about done with a four-year project to help counties find the best sites for rural development.

Farm Bureau President Says Wetland Changes Needed In New Farm Bill

Progress is being made on the new farm bill as the Senate is set to markup their version today with…

Twins Win Series Opener

Minnesota got a big blow from an unexpected source and the Detroit Tigers were dealt a big blow from an injury as the Twins won the opening game of a three game series 6-4.

Jacks Rate High In Poll

The South Dakota State University football team has once again been selected as one of the top teams in the Football Championship Subdivision, checking in at No. 5 in the HERO Sports 2018 Preseason Poll, which was released Tuesday.

Belisle Returns To Twins

The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Matt Belisle to an $800,000, one-year contract, bringing back the popular veteran after a stint with Cleveland.

Coyotes Add Cager

South Dakota men’s basketball coach Todd Lee has announced the addition of Simeon Jovic to the Coyote men’s basketball team.

Votto’s Hit Dooms Royals

Joey Votto hit a bases-loaded triple in the 10th inning after Billy Hamilton slipped out of a rundown, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1.

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