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SD Local Governments Adjusting to New Federal Labor Laws

New federal labor laws will extend overtime rules to more employees.

Peterson Opts For Operation

Adrian Peterson will undergo surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus and Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says the star running back could return this season.

Twins-Tigers Postponed

Wednesday’s game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins was cut short because of rain, with the two teams planning a split doubleheader on Thursday to finish out the three-game series.

Minnesota House Speaker Unhappy With Severance Payments

Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt is calling on Governor Mark Dayton

Minnesota Had Fourth-wettest Summer on Record

Minnesota had the fourth-wettest summer on record

Nebraska Corrections Director Asking for More Money

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes says he needs 700-Thousand in the next state budget

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Still Won’t Back Down

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse isn’t backing down when it comes to his earlier decision to not support GOP Presidential Nominee Donald Trump

Iowa Unemployment Rate Continues to Rise

For the third consecutive month, Iowa’s unemployment rate has increased

Iowa DNR Explains Bacteria and Algae Warnings

The chances are good that you saw a warning for bacteria or algae posted at your favorite Iowa state park beach sometime this summer

SD Water Districts Offer Rural Residents Well Tests

South Dakota’s water development districts are looking at methods to help rural residents test their well water.
Run off of nitrates and other pollutants can make those wells unusable.

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