Thune Criticizes Changes To Patriot Act

Congress passed this week, and President Obama signed a major reform to the National Security Agency surveillance act.

Iowa Prison Budget Passed

The pace is quickening at the Iowa statehouse, as lawmakers aim to conclude the 2015 legislative session this week.

Hadley: Chambers Didn’t Break Senate Rules

Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature Galen Hadley of Kearney acknowledges he worried a controversy surrounding Senator Ernie Chambers could derail the legislative session.

Fischer: Patriot Act Changes Make Us Less Safe

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the changes made to the Patriot Act will blur privacy and weaken national security.

Twins Gain Boston Split

Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval mishandled a throw on a bunt in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins broke away from Boston 8-4 Thursday for a four-game split.

Royals Fall In Rain

Brandon Moss hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Thursday night in a game called in the eighth inning because of rain.

Twins Make Roster Move

The Minnesota Twins recalled Thursday’s starter Tommy Milone from Triple-A before their game against the Boston Red Sox.

Rudolph Hopes For Full Season

Kyle Rudolph and the Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for him to flourish.

SDSU Sets Volleyball Schedule

A long and difficult schedule awaits the 2015 edition of the South Dakota State University volleyball team.

White House Antibiotic Policy Surprises NPPC

This week’s announcement at Antibiotic Stewardship Forum at the White House took the National Pork Producers Council a bit by…