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Construction of the Platte-Winner Bridge in South Dakota.

As Platte-Winner Bridge construction begins, future Missouri River projects loom

Under the expansive South Dakota sky, the sound of shovels striking earth marked a new chapter for the Platte-Winner Bridge, a crucial infrastructure project that promises to reshape transportation across the Missouri River. Local residents gathered to witness the groundbreaking ceremony earlier...

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Zelenskiy says he will head to Turkey for talks

Oct 30 (Reuters) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he would be holding important talks in Turkey as part of diplomatic efforts after more than ‌4-1/2 years of war with Russia. The Ukrainian president, speaking in his nightly video address, indicated discussions were linked to...

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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leaving on Jan. 31

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Brett Yormark is stepping down as commissioner of the Big 12, effective on Jan. 31, 2027, the conference announced on Friday. Yormark, who became the league s fifth commissioner in 2022, plans ‌to take another job outside of college sports, per...

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Hot Mic Live: The ND HS playoffs begin and the annual Izzo Candy Rankings are released

Guests include: 9:20 am - HS Football Playoff Preview 9:35 am - Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald 10:00 am - Bret Gilliland, Mountain West Deputy Commissioner 10:20 am - Dom Izzo's 2026 Candy Rankings 10:35 am - Dom's Dad NFL Picks Watch the show live down below jwLiveChannelSetup({channelId:...

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