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Legislation Proposed to Improve Broadband Connectivity in Rural Areas

New legislation in Congress would seek solutions to connecting precision agriculture equipment to broadband internet. The Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act…

South Dakota Board of Regents Start Legislative Budget Process

The funding process for the South Dakota Board of Regents is underway in the legislature.

Out of State Money Ban Bills Before South Dakota Legislators

South Dakota legislators will deal with several bills that would restrict out of state contributions to ballot issue committees.

Congress Moving Toward Work Rules for Assistance Programs

Allowing states to enforce work mandates for Medicaid recipients could be among the many changes in assistance programs approved by Congress.

Jacks Complete Omaha Sweep

South Dakota State men’s basketball completed the regular season sweep of Omaha Tuesday night inside Frost Arena, taking down the Mavericks 80-60 in front of 1,837 fans.

Hawkeyes Trip Gophers

Jordan Bohannon led six Iowa players in double figures with 20 points and the Hawkeyes rolled past Minnesota 94-80 on Tuesday night, its second straight win in Iowa City by double digits.

Husker Players Hospitalized

Nebraska receiver Tyjon Lindsey and walk-on defensive lineman Dylan Owen were hospitalized after falling ill during winter conditioning.

T-Wolves Fall In Toronto

The Toronto Raptors stiffened up after a sloppy first half to extend their streak of home dominance over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Wild Win Shootout

Zach Parise and Chris Stewart scored in the shootout, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Tuesday.

Coyotes Sweep Track Honors

South Dakota junior Megan Billington and sophomore Chris Nilsen have been named the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the period ended Jan. 28.

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