SDSU Teams Open Season

After each recording two exhibition wins, the South Dakota State men’s and women’s basketball teams open regular season play Friday night.

Peterson Hearing Nears

A person with knowledge of the hearing tells The Associated Press that Adrian Peterson will meet with the NFL on Monday about possible reinstatement with the Minnesota Vikings.

Jacks On Home Gridiron

Although South Dakota State isn’t playing a ranked opponent for the first time in five games, Saturday’s contest against Western Illinois remains an important one for the Jackrabbit football team.

Snow Slows Minnesota Harvest

Farmers in Central Minnesota had less-than-pleasant surprise when winter arrived early, dumping several inches of snow in many areas.

Nebraska Petition Law May Be Changed

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale expects the Unicameral to consider changes to the state initiative petition process in light of a federal judge’s ruling.

Bollen Should Not Have Signed Contracts

The Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents says the man at the center of the EB-5 visa controversy was not authorized to sign the contracts he did, and did not disclose his conflicts of interest.

Parties Meet Ahead Of Iowa Legislative Session

Members of both parties in the Iowa legislature have been meeting in preparation for the 2015 session beginning in January.

Lame Duck Congress Has Work To Do

The US House is back in Washington this week in the lame duck session following this month’s election.

Twins Tab Pair Of Coaches

The Minnesota Twins have hired third base coach Gene Glynn and assistant hitting coach Rudy Hernandez.

SDSU Women Add Four

South Dakota State University head women’s basketball coach Aaron Johnston announced four members of the high school Class of 2015 have signed national letters of intent to play for the Jackrabbits.