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PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Legislature Wednesday approved new political boundaries that are likely to shake up the Statehouse after moderate Senate Republicans championed the proposal. The state’s population has shifted towards urban areas [Read More…]

NHL postpones 3 games amid Ottawa Senators virus outbreak

The NHL postponed three Ottawa Senators games on Monday amid a COVID-19 outbreak on the team, the first time any North American major professional sports league has been hit by rescheduling this fall because of [Read More…]

Indians settle lawsuit with Guardians roller derby team

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have resolved a lawsuit filed by a local roller derby team over rights to the name Guardians, the final hurdle for the Major League Baseball team to continue its [Read More…]

Emmert says NCAA efforts to reform not motivated by fear

The NCAA’s move to restructure college sports is not being driven by fear, but rather a desire to seize an opportunity to tackle issues that have been building for decades, NCAA president Mark Emmert said [Read More…]

Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his Minnesota Vikings still had plenty of fight. On Sunday they proved it, and possibly put their season back on track. The Vikings [Read More…]

Hail Mary alert, South Dakota beats SDSU 23-20 on final play

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Carson Camp connected with Jeremiah Webb on a 57-yard Hail Mary as time expired to help South Dakota beat South Dakota State 23-30 on Saturday. Camp eluded pressure from South Dakota State’s three-man [Read More…]

No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 26 points and Jaden Shackelford had 23 to lead No. 14 Alabama to a 104-88 victory over South Dakota State on Friday night. The Crimson Tide (2-0) parlayed [Read More…]

Accused of assaulting ex, Vikes’ Cook says she assaulted him

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings star Dalvin Cook is facing a lawsuit from a former girlfriend for alleged assault, battery and false imprisonment for a year-ago altercation at his home, the Star Tribune reported Tuesday, [Read More…]

Tucker’s overtime kick gives Ravens 34-31 win over Vikings

BALTIMORE (AP) — Justin Tucker’s job was much easier for this game-winning kick. No need to set an NFL record — although he still felt the usual nerves with victory on the line. “Every single [Read More…]

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Strong helps South Dakota St. upset North Dakota St. 27-19

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Pierre Strong Jr. had two touchdown runs and the running back threw for another score as South Dakota State knocked off previously unbeaten and second-ranked North Dakota State 27-19 on Saturday. [Read More…]

NBA: Firm will probe Suns after report of racism, misogyny

PHOENIX (AP) — The NBA has asked a law firm to investigate the Phoenix Suns after a published report on Thursday detailed allegations that owner Robert Sarver has a history of racist, misogynistic and hostile [Read More…]

Noem contradicts labor secretary on meeting with daughter

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem contradicted her own labor secretary Thursday about a meeting last year in her office, saying it didn’t include any discussion about how her daughter could [Read More…]

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South Dakota health care systems ready to inoculate children

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Two of South Dakota’s largest health care systems are beginning to vaccine children ages 5 to 11 for COVID-19 now that Pfizer doses are arriving at their hospitals and clinics. [Read More…]

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Brookings man pleads guilty in 2019 death of toddler

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Brookings man has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter for his role in the 2019 starvation death of a toddler. Robert Price, Jr. entered the plea after reaching an agreement [Read More…]

Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon top CFP rankings

Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State and Oregon will start the College Football Playoff race in prime position at the top of the selection committee’s rankings. Unbeaten Cincinnati is going to need some help to make history [Read More…]

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Sanford: 97% of workforce complying with vaccine mandate

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Sanford Health, a dominant provider of health care in the Upper Midwest, said that 97% of its workforce has complied with a mandate to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday or [Read More…]

Retailers association offers cash incentive to lure workers

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has not been immune to the labor shortages that are plaguing businesses nationwide. That’s prompted the South Dakota Retailers Association to offer a cash incentive of $1,000 to try [Read More…]

South Dakota speaker names panel to weigh AG’s impeachment

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House speaker on Tuesday named the six fellow Republicans and two Democrats who will join him in looking into the investigation of a fatal crash caused by [Read More…]

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Sheriff who responded to South Dakota AG’s fatal crash dies

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The sheriff who responded to the scene of a fatal car crash caused by the South Dakota attorney general last year has died, the Hyde County Sheriff’s office said Tuesday. [Read More…]

Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short