SD District 18 Gets Independent Senate Candidate

Matt Stone of Yankton has filed to run for the state Senate from District 18 as an independent.

First Step on Nebraska Property Taxes

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and many state Senators point to the twenty million dollars in property tax relief passed by this year’s Unicameral as a major achievement.

Threats of Severe Weather

While temperatures are starting to warm to near normal, that means the threat of severe weather won’t be far behind.

Patterson Slighted By Vikes

The Minnesota Vikings have declined the fifth-year option on receiver and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson.

Berrios, Twins Earn Win

Brian Dozier broke out of a slump with three hits and the Minnesota Twins snapped Dallas Keuchel’s 17-game home winning streak with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.

Dakota Wesleyan Continues Domination

The Dakota Wesleyan Tigers shot a final round of 331 on Monday to claim the 2015-16 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Women’s Golf Championship with a four round total of 1349.

Jackrabbit Player Honored

South Dakota State University outfielder Lauren Chirnside has been named Summit League Softball Player of the Week after helping lead the Jackrabbits to a weekend sweep of Fort Wayne in record-setting fashion.

Vikings Sign Free Agents

The Minnesota Vikings have signed 10 undrafted free agents, including two area prospects: Minnesota defensive end Theiren Cockran and Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave.

Coyotes Join NFL Camps

University of South Dakota defensive lineman Drew Iddings signed a free agent contract with the Oakland Raiders while linebacker Keyen Lage accepted an invitation to attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp, which starts Saturday and ends May 9.

Nebraska Unicameral Approves Infrastructure Bank

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hopes the 600-mile expressway system can be completed now that the Unicameral has approved creation of the state infrastructure bank.