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Federal Bureau of Prisons Budget Cut; May Impact Yankton Federal Prison Camp

The budget proposal released by the Trump Administration would reduce funding to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, which has led to fears the Federal Prison Camp in Yankton could be on the cut list.

Generator Work Beginning at Gavins Point Dam

The spillway gates at Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River will open as the Corps of Engineers starts scheduled work inside the power house.

Minnesota’s Election System Secured Against Russian Threats

US Intelligence officials says Russian will again attempt to hack into the 2018 election process.

Morningside Tops GPAC Playoffs

Morningside will be the number one seed when the 2018 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Men’s Postseason Basketball Tournament begins on Wednesday, February 21.

Concordia Team To Beat

Concordia will be the number one seed when the 2018 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Women’s Postseason Basketball Tournament begins on Wednesday, February 21.

Nebraska State Patrol Offers Active Shooter Training

The Nebraska State Patrol has a program that can help people know what to do in the event of an active shooter situation.

Northern, SMSU Head NSIC

The 2018 NSIC Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket has been released as the 22-game regular season ended Saturday night.

Trio Heads Women’s Field

The 2018 NSIC Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket has been released as the 22-game regular season ended Saturday night.

Huskers Drop Big Ten Battle

Leron Black scored a career-high 28 points and snagged seven rebounds, to help Illinois outlast Nebraska for a 72-66 victory.

Twins Add Hurlers

The Minnesota Twins added a pair of veteran pitchers over the weekend to try to bolster their starting rotation.

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