National GOP Plank Calls for SNAP Removal from USDA

One of the planks passed by this summer’s Republican National Convention calls for SNAP, or the food stamp program, to be removed from the US Department of Agriculture, and out of the Farm Bill.

SD Businesses Facing New Federal Work Rules

New federal rules dealing with workers and employers will become effective later this year.

Long Term Drought Impacts Under Study at UN-L

A researcher for the University of Nebraska says misconceptions hurt the public’s understanding of droughts.

Off Duty Police Officer Stops Mass Stabbings in St Cloud

There is now more information about that off duty police officer who shot and killed an attacker at the Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud on Saturday night.

Vikings Win Stadium Opener

It was a successful opening to a new stadium in Minnesota and by a new Vikings quarterback.

Peterson Leaves Opener

Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson left in the third quarter against Green Bay with an injured right knee.

Twins Swept By Mets

Gabriel Ynoa struck out eight over 4 2/3 innings in his first major league start and the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victory Sunday.

Royals Gain A Victory

Kendrys Morales homered for his 1,000th career hit and drove in four runs, Danny Duffy pitched effectively into the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 10-3 Sunday.

Jacks Topped By Poly

Jake Wieneke set the South Dakota State career receiving touchdowns record, but it was the running game of Cal Poly that sent the Mustangs to a 38-31 victory over the ninth-ranked Jackrabbits Saturday night in the 50th Annual Beef Bowl.

Le Mars Football Crowd Witnesses Fiery Accident

Hundreds of football fans at a homecoming game in northwest Iowa witnessed a horrific traffic accident that produced an explosion and sent two people to the hospital.