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Jacks Overwhelm Coyotes

A ball-control offense and a stifling defense that registered seven sacks lifted South Dakota State to a 28-3 victory over…

The Weekend File – The Yankton County Commission

The Yankton County Commission this week heard a lot about a holiday and roads.. Commission Chairman Joe Healy opened the…

New Tourism Areas

While tourism overall is a big industry in South Dakota, there is potential in other, more low key locations. State…

SD Senator John Thune Backs Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate Run

Georgia republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has become entangled in allegations of paying for a girlfriend’s abortion as he runs…

Tax Reform & School Funding

Tax reform has been a major issue in the last few sessions of the Nebraska legislature. With property tax cuts…

SD Board of Regents Meet in Madison

The South Dakota Board of Regents met this week at Dakota State University in Madison. Executive Director Brian Maher gave…

Obesity Rates Increasing

The obesity rate in the country continues to rise as more states cross a critical threshold. Madison West with the…

SDSU Volleyball Sweeps Western Illinois

South Dakota State volleyball dominated all aspects of the stat sheet Thursday and swept Western Illinois, 25-22, 25-13, 25-12, in…

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Praises Conservation Efforts But More Can be Done

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says Iowa has done a good job of utilizing conservation methods to reduce soil…

Neighbors Turn Out for Harvest Bee Following Death of Farmer

A harvest bee was held in northwest Iowa on Wednesday.  Farmers from across the neighborhood came to assist with the…

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