Congress To Work On Continuing Resolution

While federal lawmakers don’t plan to spend many days in Washington before the November elections, they do have to make sure the government can continue to operate beyond the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.

Congress Wants More Detail On ISIS Plan

Many members of Congress say they want to hear more details of the President’s plan to take on the threat posed by the terrorist groups ISIL.

Vikings Suffer Setback

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots took advantage of Adrian Peterson’s absence and Matt Cassel’s four interceptions in a 30-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Reinstate Coach

The Minnesota Vikings have reinstated special teams coach Mike Priefer after a two-game suspension for making anti-gay remarks.

Twins Snap Skid

Rookie Trevor May struck out a season-high 10 in six innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Sunday to end a four-game losing streak.

New Science Lab At MMC

The new Avera Science Lab at Mount Marty College in Yankton was blessed and dedicated Friday.

Nebraska Reps Decry President’s Delay On ISIS

Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says he wishes President Obama responded to the threat of ISIL…or ISIS…earlier.

State Fair Attendance Up

Two hundred thousand. It’s a number the South Dakota State Fair has been shooting for as an attendance goal for the last two to three years.

Noem Meets With Former VP

South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem was among House republicans that met this week with former Vice President Dick Cheney to talk about the terror threat from ISIS.

Dam Road To Be Closed

The Corps of Engineers says Crest Road, that crosses Gavins Point Dam across the Missouri River, will be closed again Monday night through late Tuesday afternoon.