Associated Press
Burnett And Worley Get Loose, Twins Beat Pirates
After a few bumpy spring training outings, pitcher Vance Worley showed why he deserves to be the Minnesota Twins’ opening day starter. Worley settled down after the first inning and rolled through five in a 7-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Lakers Win 22nd Straight Against Wolves 120-117
Kobe Bryant had 31 points and seven assists in his first game filling in for the injured Metta World Peace to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 120-117 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, extending the longest active winning streak against one team in the NBA.
High Court Skeptical of Federal Marriage Law
WASHINGTON - In a major gay rights case, the Supreme Court indicated Wednesday it could strike down the law that prevents legally married gay couples from receiving a range of federal benefits that go to other married people.
Firefighters Grab Unattended Child from Rapid City Apartment
RAPID CITY - Authorities in Rapid City say firefighters forced their way into an apartment and pulled out a 16-month-old child who was alone as smoke detectors buzzed from a smoldering kitchen stove.
Senator Tim Johnson Retires, Cites Health Concerns
SIOUX FALLS - Democratic U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota says he's retiring at the end of his term, acknowledging he remains limited by a recent "health crisis."
Tribes to Consult on New South Dakota State Park
PIERRE - Officials from the South Dakota Department of Games, Fish and Parks will meet with Native American tribes next month to discuss the development and interpretation of the new Good Earth State Park.
Mitchell Inmate Pleads Not Guilty to Attacking Guard
MITCHELL - An inmate accused of attacking a guard at the Davison County Jail in Mitchell has pleaded not guilty.
South Dakota Sees Record Number of Corporate Filings
SIOUX FALLS - South Dakota saw a record number of new corporate filings in December. Secretary of State Jason Gant says that suggests the state's economy is improving.
Hot Springs Residents Vote to Buy Tourist Site
HOT SPRINGS - Residents of the southwestern South Dakota city of Hot Springs have narrowly decided to buy the oldest tourist attraction in the Black Hills.
Game, Fish and Parks to Stock Trout in 2 Areas Near Pierre
PIERRE - A state fisheries biologist says rainbow trout will be stocked in two areas near Pierre starting the first week of April.