SD Senator John Thune Says President on the Wrong Track

South Dakota Senator John Thune says President Obama missed the mark in his State of the Union Speech.

SD Legislative Democrats Want More Money for Teachers

South Dakota legislative democrats say they appreciate the education funding proposals from Governor Dennis Daugaard, but they will push for more.

Vikings Fire Assistant Coach

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has fired offensive line coach Jeff Davidson following a season of struggles at the position that began with two veteran starters landing on injured reserve.

GPAC Honors Weekly Best

Standout performances by basketball players from Mount Marty and Nebraska Wesleyan have earned them weekly honors in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Wieneke In Fab 50

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke was named Tuesday to the 2015 Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America Team by College Sporting News.

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad Outlines the Condition of the State

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad used his annual “Condition of the State” message Tuesday to make a strong pitch for a steady stream of state funding of water quality projects.

New Iowa House Speaker

One of the final panes in the legislature’s “glass ceiling” has been broken. Members of the Iowa House of Representatives formally elected the first woman to serve as the speaker of the House.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Seeking Petition Signatures

South Dakota republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem has issued an online request for help in getting the petition signatures she needs to get on the ballot again.

Clean Fuel Incentives Available in Nebraska

The Nebraska Energy Office is offering rebates for clean-burning fuel vehicles.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Calls for Higher Teacher Pay & Sales Tax Increase

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has endorsed the findings of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education, in calling for higher teacher pay.