Mauer, Gibson Lead Twins

Joe Mauer homered to break a scoreless game in the sixth inning and Kyle Gibson gave up one run in 7 2-3 innings to propel the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros.

Buxton Injured In Collision

Minnesota Twins star prospect Byron Buxton was taken off the field in an ambulance after an outfield collision Wednesday night in his first game for Double-A New Britain.

Vargas Tosses Royals Past A’s

Jason Vargas tossed a three-hitter for his sixth career shutout, Omar Infante hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday night.

SDSU Chasing Denver

Denver has been selected as the preseason favorite to defend its Summit League Women’s Soccer Championship title in a poll of the nine head coaches.

Johnson Says Goodbye in Yankton

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is holding a series of community meetings around the state during the August Congressional break, to say good bye as he prepares to retire at the end of the year.

Conference Talks About Human Trafficking

The “Violent Crime and Human Trafficking Conference” is underway in Sioux Falls.

Climatologist Says Cool Helped Crops This Summer

The cooler than normal July in South Dakota may have been a blessing in disguise for the state’s farmers. State…

Study Shows High Beef Check Off Return

A new Cornell University study shows every dollar invested in the Beef Check Off from 2006 to 2013 returned about…

NGFA Concerned About Rail Problem

The National Grain and Feed Association is monitoring the rail service problem that’s happening across the country. NGFA President Randy…

Iowa Ag Secretary Touts State Fair

The Iowa State Fair, often touted as the country’s biggest and best, is off to a great start. Iowa Secretary…