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• An indictment says the men, between August 2009 and December 2010 "took and carried away, with intent to steal and purloin," more than $1,000 in department property.
• The judge set a trial date of April 30.
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• YANKTON, S.D. (AP) -- Mount Marty College is hosting the United States Collegiate Archery Indoor Collegiate Nationals this weekend.
• The Yankton school is one of 10 sites across the nation to host the events. Once the sites have concluded competition, national rankings are determined and carried into the outdoor season that begins in early April.
• Local events kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Complex with a Collegiate 600 FITA Indoor, a guest 3D trickle line and a guest Vegas 300. The same events occur on Sunday.
• The Mount Marty College archery club program is competing against five other collegiate teams. The Lancers are also competing for All-Academic recognition at the event, with shooters needing a 3.0 GPA for consideration.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota State University is offering a master's degree aimed at helping veterans, military personnel and their spouses.
• Officials say the master's degree in human sciences deals with family and community services. It provides education and research expertise focused on improving individual, family and community development.
• SDSU is offering the degree online as part of a group of 11 universities.
• Students completing the master's degree will be qualified to work in Extension offices, Army community services, family advocacy programs, child development centers, emergency shelters and other nonprofit agencies. Classes include subjects such as child and adult development, parenting, grant writing, how to hand stress and understanding trauma.
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• MATTHEW DALY,Associated Press
• WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new State Department report is the latest evidence that the long-delayed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada should be approved,

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