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Waiting on the Wild Card Trump Administration

When Donald Trump is sworn in as President on January 20th, no one inside or outside of Washington has any idea of what he will do.

SD Drug Task Force Takes on Meth Abuse

A work group formed by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has been meeting to come up with recommendations to respond to growing methamphetamine use in the state.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer Wants More Information on Possible Election Hacking

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says there is no evidence computer hacking went beyond political organizations.

Iowa State University Studying Impacts of Wind Turbines on Cropland

The impact of wind turbines on Iowa’s energy production is well documented, and now an Iowa State University study is trying to determine the impact they may have on Iowa’s crops.

Vikings Trampled By Colts

Andrew Luck threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and the Indianapolis Colts rolled to a 34-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Coyotes Beat Bobcats Again

South Dakota scored 20 unanswered points during a 25-3 run throughout the middle of the second half en route to an 80-68 win against Montana State Sunday at Worthington Arena

SDSU Women’s Game Canceled

Sunday’s scheduled women’s basketball game between Bowling Green and South Dakota State was canceled due to wintry weather conditions that have hampered Bowling Green’s ability to travel.

No Minnesota Special Session

A special session of the Minnesota legislature this week to deal with skyrocketing health insurance premiums on MNsure will not happen

Iowa Joins 19 States to Sue Large Generic Drug Makers

Iowa Joins 19 States to Sue Large Generic Drug Makers

Opinions Vary on 2017 Cattle and Hog Prices

Opinions Vary on 2017 Cattle and Hog Prices

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