Former Legislator Wins Senate Primary in SD District 19

Former legislator Stace Nelson of Fulton won the District 19 republican Senate nomination this week by defeating Caleb Finck of Tripp by a fifty eight to forty two percent margin.

SD Voters Should Prepare for Long November Ballot

The primary election this week was good practice for voters and county auditors.

Twins Win Another

Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run homer and drove in the winning run with a double off the right-field wall to help the Minnesota Twins keep up their power binge in a 7-5 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night.

Jacks Win Summit Cup

For the fourth year in a row and fifth time in six seasons, South Dakota State University Athletics has captured the Summit League Commissioner’s Cup.

Summit Tourney Rates High

The Summit League Men’s Basketball Tournament ranked among the top-10 for highest average attendance during the 2015-16 Division I season according to the NCAA’s attendance report.

Sportsmanship Award To USD

The University of South Dakota received the 2015-16 Summit League Sportsmanship Award on Thursday as voted on by fellow league institutions.

Solar Makes a Good Addition to Wind Power

While most attention on renewable energy has been on wind power development, there may soon be solar panels sprouting next to those wind towers.

Gov Ricketts Avoids Sophomore Slump

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts may have avoided the sophomore slump in his second year of dealing with the legislature

Minnesota Legislative Leaders Still Trying to Move Forward on Tax-cut

After a quick meeting, legislative leaders and Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton say they’ll meet again next week to try to move forward on the tax cut bill that Dayton “pocket-vetoed”,

Nebraska’s New Road Standards Get Thumbs Up From Public Roads Classifications and Standards

Nebraska’s new road standards now better align with the transportation industry nationwide.