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Common Core Debate Continues

The dangers of the “Common Core” educational standards were debated in the South Dakota Senate Education Committee Thursday.

Lennox Gets New Superintendent

The Lennox School Board has hired Kirk Easton as their next Superintendent.

Polar Vortex To Return

Todd Heitkamp at the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls says it’s another chunk of the “polar vortex” returning…

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes Bill Lifting Packer Ban On Swine

Nebraska Farmers Union Opposes Bill Lifting Packer Ban On Swine

Nebraska Farm Bureau Supports Bill Lifting Packer Ban On Swine

Nebraska Farm Bureau Supports Bill Lifting Packer Ban On Swine

WTO Holds Two Day Hearing On COOL Challenge

WTO Holds Two Day Hearing On COOL Challenge

Sales Of E 85 Hit Record Levels Last Year

Sales Of E 85 Hit Record Levels Last Year

Coyotes Hold Off Omaha

South Dakota point guard Trey Norris made a game-winning free throw with 1.5 seconds left to give the Coyotes an 87-86 win against Omaha Thursday at the DakotaDome.

USD Women Rally In Vain

.South Dakota rebounded from a 17-point hole in the first half and took a 58-57 lead with 3:36 remaining before falling at Omaha 69-61 Thursday night.

Nebraska Adds Big Ten Win

Terran Petteway scored 26 points to lead five Nebraska players in double figures, and the Cornhuskers defeated Penn State 80-67 for their fourth straight win and seventh in nine games.

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