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Local Sports
6 hours ago in Local Sports
Twins Release Two Coaches
Among the first changes by the new regime heading up the Minnesota Twins front office is the release of two members of the coaching staff.
6 hours ago in Local Sports
Favorites Move On In GPAC
There were no surprises in the quarterfinals as all of the higher seeded teams advanced to semifinal play in the Great Plains Athletic Conference volleyball tournament.
6 hours ago in Local Sports
Nebraska Teams Advance
Two classes of Nebraska high school football completed quarterfinal round playoff action Tuesday with the winners headed for next week's semifinal round.
6 hours ago in Local Sports
GPAC Soccer Final Set
Hastings and Concordia both advance to Friday’s championship game in the Great Plains Athletic Conference men's soccer tournament.
6 hours ago in Local Sports
Another Road Loss For T-Wolves
Brook Lopez scored 26 points, and the Brooklyn Nets kept the Minnesota Timberwolves winless on the road with a 119-110 victory Tuesday night.
National Sports
2 hours ago in Sports
‘Go Cubs Go’ makes Billboard chart
Steve Goodman's "Go Cubs Go" had made the Billboard charts for the first time since its release in 1984.
3 hours ago in Sports
Chargers stadium measure appears headed for sound defeat
A measure that would raise hotel occupancy taxes to help pay for a new stadium for the San Diego Chargers was failing by a resounding margin early Wednesday morning.
5 hours ago in Sports
Christiano Ronaldo strikes gold with lifetime Nike deal
The Real Madrid ace has pledged to continue promoting the brand for life in a deal reportedly worth more than $1 billion.
5 hours ago in Sports
College Football Playoffs: Huskies move up in latest rankings
There's been a slight change among the top four in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.
5 hours ago in Sports
Wednesday’s Sports Minute
Here's a look at some of the big sports stories making headlines today.
Lifestyle
4 hours ago in Lifestyle
As San Francisco passes soda tax, other cities may follow suit
The levies on sugar-sweetened beverages arrive a month after the World Health Organization recommended that governments introduce these types of taxes in a bid to battle obesity, diabetes and other diet-related diseases.
5 hours ago in Black Friday, Lifestyle
Thanksgiving Day shopping: What’s open and what’s closed
As you prepare to hit the pre-Black Friday sales, check our list and know before you go!
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Magic Johnson reflects on 25th anniversary of HIV announcement
The 57-year-old was one of the America's National Basketball Association's (NBA) biggest stars when on Nov. 7, 1991 he held a press conference announcing he had contracted the deadly virus and would be retiring from his sport with immediate effect.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Facebook wants to be your official Election Day news source
Facebook said on Monday it would partner with 50 broadcast stations, print and online publications for an Election Day live video blitz, as the social media company aims to build on the momentum of its popular Facebook Live video streaming service.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, National
Average gas price up nearly a penny
Analysts say a big gasoline tax hike in New Jersey helped push up the national average.
National
12 mins ago in National
Hillary Clinton concedes, saying America ‘owes Donald Trump the chance to lead’
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Wednesday conceded her election loss to Republican Donald Trump and…
2 hours ago in National, World
Trump heads for White House after shock defeat of Clinton
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored rival Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path.
4 hours ago in National, World
Anxious world leaders seek clarity on Trump policies
World leaders reacted to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election with offers to work with him tinged with anxiety over how he would deal with a host of problems, from the Middle East to an assertive Russia.
4 hours ago in National
Republicans defend grip on Congress as Trump wins presidenc
Republicans maintained their majorities in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in a momentous election on Tuesday in which Republican Donald Trump won the presidency, empowering the party to reshape Washington.
5 hours ago in National
Prospect of Trump presidency unnerves companies, economists
The U.S. dollar, Mexican peso and world stocks fell on Wednesday as Donald Trump swept to victory in the U.S. presidential election, but fears of a Brexit-style shock that wiped trillions off global markets has failed to materialize so far.
News
4 hours ago in Agriculture
Iowa Senator Outlines Legislative Ag Priorities Following Election
Getting a new farm bill written in 2017 along with preservation of crop insurance and pushing for passage of trade…
4 hours ago in Agriculture
Minnesota Farmer Elected Chairman Of U.S. Meat Export Federation
Claremont, Minnesota corn and soybean farmer Bruce Schmoll has been elected chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Schmoll says…
4 hours ago in Agriculture
National Grain And Feed Association Monitoring CFTC Proposal
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has a proposal now under public comment that would expand their access to the computer…
4 hours ago in Agriculture
PLC And NCBA Call For End To Pipeline Protests In North Dakota
The Public Lands Council and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association are not happy with the way the Obama administration has handled…
5 hours ago in Agriculture
Farm Group Concerned About New Regulations From Administration
The Obama administration is preparing at least five environmental regulations to issue within the next two months. That’s concerning to…
5 hours ago in Local
SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Wins Re-election Bid
South Dakota republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem was reelected to her fourth term in the House on Tuesday. She defeated democrat Paula Hawks by a 65 to 34 percent margin.
5 hours ago in Local
SD Senator John Thune Wins Third Term
South Dakota Senator John Thune was re-election to a third term in the Senate on Tuesday. He defeated democrat Jay Williams by a 74 to 24 percent margin.
5 hours ago in Local
Jay Williams Concedes SD Senate Race
Democratic candidate Jay Williams of Yankton was defeated by incumbent republican Senator John Thune in Tuesday s general election.
5 hours ago in Local
Northwestern Energy Stocked Up on Natural Gas
Supplies are locked in, prices are low, now energy companies are waiting for cold weather.
