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Twins Sell Out Opening Day

The Minnesota Twins have announced that their Home Opener, scheduled for 3:10 pm on Thursday, April 5 versus the Seattle Mariners at Target Field is a sellout.

Grizzlies Surprise Timberwolves

Wayne Selden scored 23 points, Marc Gasol had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Memphis Grizzlies surprised the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 101-93 victory.

Smith Makes It Official

South Dakota head men’s basketball Craig Smith has accepted the same position at the Mountain West Conference’s Utah State.

More Eligibility For Coach’s Son

Iowa point guard Connor McCaffery’s hardship waiver has been approved by the Big Ten, leaving him with four seasons of eligibility remaining.

Gopher Cager Leaving

Minnesota power forward Davonte Fitzgerald will transfer to another program for his final season of college eligibility.

Coyote, Jackrabbit Top Awards

South Dakota catcher Jessica Rogers garnered her second-consecutive (third of the season) Summit League Player of the Week award, while South Dakota State pitcher Madison Hope secured the league’s Pitcher of the Week title for the second time this season.

21 Nebraska Nursing Homes Placed in Receivership

The future of hundreds of patients at 21 Nebraska nursing homes and assisted living facilities is in limbo.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Says Goodbye to Legislators

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard appeared in the House chamber as the 2018 legislative session was wrapping up, Monday afternoon.

South Dakota Legislative Committee Gets Update on Subpoena Powers

South Dakota legislators this year passed a bill (SB125) to clarify the authority of their Government Operations and Audit Committee to issues subpoenas, and compel witnesses to testify.

Congress Approves Omnibus Without Biodiesel Tax Credit

Friday, the Senate followed the House and approved a $1.3 trillion Omnibus Appropriations Bill that funds the government through 2018.…

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