Long Ball Carries Twins

Brian Dozier’s first-pitch home run and another shot by Miguel Sano just five pitches later set the tone as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Tuesday in a rain-shortened game.

Viking Stadium Nearing Completion

The purple seats are in at the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium.

GPAC Tabs Weekly Honors

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly award winners in baseball and softball.

Allergies Starting to Bloom

The trees are beginning to pollinate and many Nebraskans will soon be wrestling with allergy symptoms like sneezing, stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes.

Heroin Overdose Deaths Spike in Minnesota

In the past month there’s been a significant spike in heroin overdoses and deaths in Minnesota.

Iowa Legislators Approve Tax Credits for New Biomass Products

State tax credits will soon be available to Iowa companies that make new products from what’s left over after ethanol…

Nebraska Learning from Midwest Education Compact

The new chairman of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact says Nebraska can benefit from the shared ideas the compact offers.

Iowa Water Plan Fails to Move

Governor Terry Branstad is blasting Iowa educators and school administrators for opposing his plan to shift some of the tax money for school infrastructure to water quality projects.

SD Senate Overrides Veto of Buffer Strip Bill; House Does Not, Bill Dies

The Governor’s veto of SB136 was before the SD Legislature again today.

USCA Concerned About Brazil Beef Imports

United States Cattlemen’s Association leaders remain concerned about possible beef imports from Brazil. President Danni Beer, a producer from Corson…