Minnesota's Morgan, South Dakota's Jensen Selected in USFL Draft

The second season of the re-booted USFL will be here before we know it, and the league held its annual draft on Tuesday.

A pair of local prospects were selected to be a part of the league for this coming season.

Minnesota Golden Gopher QB Tanner Morgan was taken in the second round by the Michigan Panthers:

Additionally, South Dakota officially hit the stage as well, as Offensive Lineman Alex Jensen heard his name called in the seventh round, drafted by the Houston Gamblers:

Jensen spent six years at USD, and will look to anchor the Gamblers offensive line. The 6'7" 290 pound Minnesota native played in a total of 47 games for the Coyotes.

Sources: Houston Gamblers Twitter, Michigan Panthers Twitter, and GoYotes.com

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Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

Gallery Credit: Christine Manika