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South Dakota’s Noem, Thune survive GOP challenges from right
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who has elevated her national prominence through a hands-off approach to pandemic restrictions, won the Republican primary on Tuesday against a ...
Jun 07, 2022

Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol will open a series of hearings focusing on far-right extremists who broke into the building, with testimony ...
Jun 07, 2022

Democrat DeJear faces challenge to unseat Iowa Gov. Reynolds
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - After running unopposed in Iowa's primary election, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds holds a huge fundraising edge over Democrat Deidre DeJear in a state that has become increasing...
Jun 07, 2022

Australia beats UAE 2-1, moves into World Cup playoff with
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) - A late deflected goal from Ajdin Hrustic secured Australia's 2-1 win over United Arab Emirates in an Asian playoff Tuesday and set up an intercontinental showdown with Peru for...
Jun 07, 2022

Metcalf absent, Diggs and Adams back for Seahawks minicamp
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The first day of Seattle Seahawks minicamp on Tuesday was notable for who was on the field participating and who was unexpectedly absent. The unexpected absence was wide receiver ...
Jun 07, 2022

Cam Newton on podcast: 'There's not 32 guys better than me'
Cam Newton still considers himself one of the top 32 quarterbacks in the NFL. But Newton, who remains an unrestricted free agent while mandatory minicamps begin around the league, said people's percep...
Jun 07, 2022

Road Warriors draw on experience as Finals move to Boston
BOSTON (AP) - Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have no problem playing on the road. The Celtics, meanwhile, haven't been lights-out in Boston during these playoffs. As the NBA Finals shift ...
Jun 07, 2022

LLRIB wellness centre grand opening scheduled for National Indigenous Peoples Day
The grand opening of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) wellness, treatment and recovery centre is expected on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Construction on the $16.1-million, 20,000 square-foo...
Jun 07, 2022

CCHS student wins bronze at track and field provincials
A Grade 10 student from La Ronge's Churchill Community High School earned a bronze medal at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's Provincial Track and Field Championships this past week...
Jun 07, 2022

Vancouver Canucks sign free-agent forward prospect Nils Aman
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have signed Swedish forward prospect Nils Aman to an entry-level contract. Aman, 22, had 14 points (six goals, eight assists) and eight penalty minutes in 51 games wi...
Jun 07, 2022