South Dakota News Digest

| January 15, 2020 11:35 AM

Here's a look at AP's general news coverage in South Dakota. Questions about coverage plans go to News Editor Doug Glass at 612-332-2727 or [email protected]. Jeff Baenen is on the desk.

This information is not for publication or broadcast, and these plans are subject to change. Expected stories may not develop, or late-breaking and more newsworthy events may take precedence. Advisories, digests and digest advisories will keep you up to date.

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AROUND THE STATE:

ANTI-HATE ORDINANCE

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The Sioux Falls City Council has passed an ordinance denouncing acts of hate and racism after equal rights organizations and others called on the city to do more to respond to racist incidents in the city. Mayor Paul TenHaken brought what he called an "anti-hate" resolution to the council in order to send a message that Sioux Falls is a welcoming place for all religions, races and sexual orientations. SENT: 240 words.

IN BRIEF:

FATAL STABBING-SIOUX FALLS, SECOND AUTOPSY

SPORTS:

PACERS-TIMBERWOLVES

MINNEAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis in the first half of a two-game set between the teams to be continued two nights later in Indianapolis. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m. CST.

PENN STATE-MINNESOTA

MINNEAPOLIS — Penn State, after falling out of the AP Top 25 following consecutive losses, tries to get back on the winning track with a game against Minnesota at Williams Arena, where the Gophers have not lost a Big Ten game this season. UPCOMING: 700 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. CST.

SOUTH DAKOTA-NORTH DAKOTA STATE

South Dakota plays North Dakota State at Scheels Center.

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