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Dad of high school track star disqualified over celebration believes decision came with racial motivations

Clara Adams and her father, David, continued to speak out after the teen sprinter had been disqualified from the California state championships over an “unsportsmanlike” celebration. David Adams believes the penalty is motivated, in part, by race.  Clara Adams, 16, was competing in the CIF State Championships when she won the 400-meter dash, leading the...

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ICE arrest at Minnehaha County Courthouse

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- The Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office is raising concerns about public trust in the justice system after an ICE arrest at the Minnehaha County Courthouse resulted in a mistrial Friday. According to an emailed statement to KELOLAND News, Traci Smith with the Minnehaha County Public Defender's Office said, “The ICE [...]

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South Dakota lost one of its legendary football players this week

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- South Dakota has lost one of its legendary football players this week. Doug Eggers, who grew up in Wagner, played five seasons in the NFL, including along side Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas of the Baltimore Colts. Eggers died this week at the age of 93. KELOLAND News sat down with [...]

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