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Hawkins sparks Stephen F. Austin past South Dakota St, 93-82
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Nigel Hawkins came off the bench to score 25 points and spark Stephen F. Austin to a 93-82 win over South Dakota State on Saturday. The Lumberjacks, who got 53 points [Read More…]
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North Dakota-owned oil, gas mineral rights valued at $2.8B
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An estimate of oil and gas mineral rights owned by North Dakota pegs their value at $2.8 billion, an 18% increase from last year, according to an appraisal released Thursday to [Read More…]
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Iowa house fire that killed 4 children blamed on power strip
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) — A house fire that killed four children in northern Iowa was caused by an electrical power strip, authorities said Thursday. The blaze was reported early Wednesday in Mason City, and [Read More…]
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Twins acquire shortstop Kyle Farmer in trade with Reds
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop Kyle Farmer from Cincinnati on Friday night in a trade that sent minor league right-hander Casey Legumina to the Reds. Farmer gives the Twins middle infield flexibility [Read More…]
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Angels acquire 3B Gio Urshela from Minnesota for prospect
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels acquired third baseman Gio Urshela from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league right-hander Alejandro Hidalgo on Friday. Urshela batted .285 with 13 homers and 64 [Read More…]
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Battle 4 Atlantis part of bigger spotlight for women’s hoops
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Texas guard Sonya Morris had long noticed the number of big matchups in early season tournaments to stir men’s college basketball and the buzz that came with them. She’s eager [Read More…]
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Rapid City police officer shoots, kills knife-wielding man
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Rapid City police officer shot and killed a man who charged at the officer while holding a large, butcher-type knife, authorities said Friday. Police said the incident happened in [Read More…]
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South Dakota Rep. Johnson touts policy over ‘angry tweets’
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Republicans will hold a House majority for the first time since Rep. Dusty Johnson entered Congress in 2018, yet that’s unlikely to change the South Dakota Republican’s political style of [Read More…]
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Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Without even a split-second of hesitation, Kirk Cousins can hone in on the exact moment when he knew the Minnesota Vikings had their latest game-changing wide receiver in Justin Jefferson. The lanky [Read More…]
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Council scores 19, leads No. 9 Arkansas past South Dakota St
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Ricky Council scored 19 points in No. 9 Arkansas’ 71-56 victory over South Dakota State on Wednesday night. Arkansas (3-0) used a 10-2 run over the last two minutes of the [Read More…]
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Edwards, Towns lead Timberwolves to rout of Magic, 126-108
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 27-point lead in the first half in a 126-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday [Read More…]
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Hawkeyes, Cyclones to continue football series through 2027
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa and Iowa State will continue their annual football showdowns through at least 2027. Athletic directors Gary Barta of Iowa and Jamie Pollard of Iowa State on Thursday announced the [Read More…]
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $2.6 Million in Grants to Expand High-Speed Internet Access on Tribal Lands in South Dakota
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced a $2,675,390.85 in a grant awarded from the Internet for All initiative to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. With funding from [Read More…]
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Sanford, Fairview talking about merging the health systems
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two large health care systems in Minnesota and the Dakotas are negotiating a merger that its leaders say would improve patient care and help them deal with economic challenges. Combining Sanford, based [Read More…]
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No. 6 Kansas rallies late to beat No. 7 Duke 69-64
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jalen Wilson and Dajuan Harris Jr. provided a calm, steadying influence for No. 6 Kansas on Tuesday night. Jayhawks freshman Gradey Dick provided the late splash. Together they extended the nation’s longest [Read More…]
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Hold steady: UGA, Ohio St, Michigan, TCU remain CFP top 4
Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU held on to the top four spots in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night, with Tennessee at No. 5 and LSU at No. 6. With three of [Read More…]
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Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Michigan State found a way to finish. The search continues for No. 4 Kentucky — even with consensus national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe back in action. Malik Hall forced two [Read More…]
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Dentlinger leads South Dakota St. over St. Bonaventure 66-62
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Matt Dentlinger had 16 points in South Dakota State’s 66-62 victory against St. Bonaventure on Tuesday night. Dentlinger added six rebounds for the Jackrabbits (2-1). Charlie Easley added nine points [Read More…]
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Surging Vikings get yet another stellar show from Jefferson
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have leaned on their late-game resilience on a weekly basis this season, a trait that’s as vital as ever in a league staging a record amount of close contests. [Read More…]
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After election, marijuana advocates look to next states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Law-abiding marijuana enthusiasts could find themselves in a bit of a predicament following voter approval of a recreational cannabis initiative in Missouri. Though it soon will become legal for adults [Read More…]
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