Timberwolves Hold First Pick in Tonight’s NBA Draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Karl-Anthony Towns hoisted a child high up toward his shoulders, letting the youngster at an NBA community service event feel what it was like to rock the rim with a dunk. Next up for Towns might be trying to help lift the Minnesota Timberwolves. The... Read more
Video: Milbank Hosts Annual Farley Fest This Weekend
The Valley Express sits down with Milbank Chamber Director Connie Larson to discuss Farley Fest 2015. Click play to watch the video. Read more
Chris Christie to Announce Presidential Run on Tuesday
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is joining the 2016 presidential race and will make an official announcement Tuesday at his old high school, two people familiar with his plans told The Associated Press. The Republican leader of a Democratic stronghold has been laying the groundwork... Read more
Supreme Court Upholds Nationwide Health Care Law Subsidies
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the nationwide tax subsidies underpinning President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, rejecting a major challenge to the landmark law in a ruling that preserves health insurance for millions of Americans. The justices said in a 6-3 ruling that the subsidies... Read more
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota’s first West Nile virus (WNV) detection of the season is a Meade County mosquito pool, a state health official said today. Last year’s first detection was a human case reported in a Hughes County resident on June 27. “This detection means the virus is... Read more
PIERRE, S.D. – Attorney General Marty Jackley announced today that the United States Supreme Court issued a divided decision in King et al. v. Burwell, et.al., upholding section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code, which allows tax credits for insurance purchased on any exchange under the Act. “From day... Read more
SUMMIT, S.D. – A Veblen woman has died as a result of injuries suffered in a vehicle fire earlier this month four miles south of Summit. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says Rebecca Stoughton, 53, died Tuesday from injuries caused in the vehicle fire that occurred June 9 on... Read more
Bubba Watson Shoots 62 to Take Travelers Championship Lead
ROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Bubba Watson made himself right at home in the Travelers Championship – again. Watson shot an 8-under 62 on Thursday to take a two-stroke lead in the event he won in 2010 for his first PGA Tour title. He has finished in the top 20... Read more
Hughes Goes 8 as Twins Beat Sale for 3rd Time, 6-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Phil Hughes tossed eight strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat Chris Sale for the third time this season, overcoming 10 more strikeouts by the Chicago White Sox ace in a 6-1 victory Wednesday. Sale (6-4) reached double digits in strikeouts for the seventh straight game.... Read more
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakotans will see an increase in driver license application fees starting July 1. House Bill 1041, approved by this year’s Legislature, increases fees for certain categories. They are: *** An original or renewal driver license or ID will go from $20 to $28; *** A... Read more