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Kimberly Palmer: How to safely use payment apps
As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong. In the message, a stranger asked me to send them $699 in order to get a “refund.” While I instantly recognized the request as a scam, I...
Allen has 23 as UMKC takes down Denver 70-60
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shemarri Allen's 23 points helped UMKC defeat Denver 70-60 on Saturday night. Allen added nine rebounds, five assists, and four steals for the Kangaroos (10-13, 6-4 Summit League). Rayquawndis Mitchell scored 13 points, going 3 of 14 from the floor,...
South Dakota defeats St. Thomas 81-67
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Tasos Kamateros had 20 points in South Dakota's 81-67 win over St. Thomas on Saturday night. Kamateros also had nine rebounds for the Coyotes (10-12, 5-5 Summit League). Damani Hayes and Kruz Perrott-Hunt scored 13 points apiece. The Tommies...
Massner has 30, Western Illinois tops South Dakota St. in OT
MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Trenton Massner's 30 points led Western Illinois over South Dakota State 81-73 in overtime on Saturday. The score was tied at 69 for the last 1:28 of regulation then the Leathernecks outscored the Jackrabbits 12-4 in overtime. Massner also added...
Nelson scores 36, leads North Dakota State over North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — Grant Nelson scored 36 points to lead North Dakota State over North Dakota 91-75 on Friday night. Nelson also added seven rebounds and three blocks for the Bison (9-13, 6-4 Summit League). Boden Skunberg had 17 points and seven rebounds, while Tajavis Miller...

S. Dakota GOP leader: Senator accused of harassment
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota's Senate Republican leader said Friday that a committee will investigate a suspended senator for allegedly harassing a legislative aide during an exchange over childhood vaccines and breastfeeding. Sen. Casey Crabtree, the Senate GOP leader, had...

South Dakota's Noem breaks news conference tradition
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has yet to make herself available to the Capitol press during the first three weeks of the state's legislative session, breaking with a decades-old ritual of South Dakota governors holding a weekly news conference to publicly discuss their...

S. Dakota tribes seek disaster declaration in storm recovery
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s congressional delegation wrote letters to President Joe Biden in support of the Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations’ requests for a major disaster declaration following winter storms that left six people dead. The declaration would assist the...
Editorial Roundup: South Dakota
Madison Daily Leader. January 25, 2023. Editorial: Can we avoid a “Santos” In S.D.? Rep. George Santos is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York’s Third Congressional District. He was elected on a platform of lies. This...
St. Thomas takes 60-54 victory over South Dakota State
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Andrew Rohde had 15 points in St. Thomas' 60-54 win against South Dakota State on Thursday night. Rohde had eight assists and four steals for the Tommies (14-9, 5-5 Summit League). Ahjany Lee scored 12 points and added eight rebounds and three blocks....
