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South Dakota Coyotes to host Texas A&M-Commerce Lions Wednesday
Texas A&M-Commerce Lions (0-1) at South Dakota Coyotes (1-0) Vermillion, South Dakota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota plays Texas A&M-Commerce. South Dakota went 12-20 overall a season ago while going 8-6 at home. The Coyotes...
Paul Bruns' 14 points lead South Dakota past Southern 93-79
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Paul Bruns' 14 points helped South Dakota defeat Southern 93-79 on Monday night in a season opener. Bruns shot 4 of 8 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Coyotes. Chase Forte scored 13 points while...
Voters deciding dozens of ballot measures affecting life, death, taxes and more
While electing officials to make and enforce laws, voters in dozens of states are also deciding on more than 140 ballot proposals affecting the way people legally live, work and die. As 10 states consider measures related to abortion or reproductive rights on Tuesday's ballots,...
South Dakota starts season at home against Southern
Southern Jaguars at South Dakota Coyotes Vermillion, South Dakota; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota begins the season at home against Southern. South Dakota went 8-6 at home last season while going 12-20 overall. The Coyotes averaged 76.1...
South Dakota Coyotes begin season at home against the Southern Jaguars
Southern Jaguars at South Dakota Coyotes Vermillion, South Dakota; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: South Dakota hosts Southern in the season opener. South Dakota finished 8-6 at home last season while going 12-20 overall. The Coyotes averaged 76.1 points...
Angel Johnson and Amar Johnson combine for 3 touchdowns and South Dakota State routs Murray State
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Angel Johnson had 132 yards on the ground and a touchdown, Amar Johnson added a rushing and receiving touchdown, and South Dakota State beat Murray State 52-6 on Saturday. Murray State (1-8, 0-6 Missouri Valley Football Conference), which made its first trip...
Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns
The groups promoting ballot measures to add amendments to the constitutions in nine states that would enshrine a right to abortion have raised more than $160 million. That's nearly six times what their opponents have brought in, The Associated Press found in an analysis of campaign...
Poachers are exploiting the high demand for eagle feathers that are sacred among Native Americans
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — America's golden eagles face a rising threat from a black market for their feathers used in Native American powwows and other ceremonies, according to wildlife officials, researchers and tribal members. The government’s response has been two-pronged: A...
In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back
WASHINGTON (AP) — Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time. That’s how six lawmakers described what it is like being in the U.S. House — a particularly tumultuous period in American history that has brought governing to a standstill, placed their lives in danger and...
Amar Johnson's TD run in OT lifts South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Amar Johnson burst into the end zone on a 3-yard run in overtime to lift South Dakota State over South Dakota 20-17 on Saturday night. Will Leyland kicked a 40-yard field goal in the first possession of overtime for South Dakota. South Dakota...
