Toronto Slips Past Twins

Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Kevin Pillar singled home the winning run in the ninth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Monday night.

College World Series Field Set

The final three teams earned a trip to the College World Series with Super Regional baseball wins Monday.

Gordon Signs Twins Pact

The Minnesota Twins have signed shortstop Nick Gordon, the fifth overall pick in the first-year player draft.

Ernst Leads Early Polls

A Loras College Poll of likely voters conducted last week found Republican Joni Ernst leading Democrat Bruce Braley in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race by nearly six percentage points.

SD Governors Race Set

The race for SD Governor is set following party primary elections.

Pushing the Rail Companies

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem says BNSF is still working to catch up on a back log of rail shipments.

Federal Authorities Focused on Meth Trade in Yankton Area

Federal authorities say the meth trade is growing in south east South Dakota.

City of Yankton Begins 2015 Budget Process

The Yankton City Commission will soon begin the 2015 budget process.

Iowa Groups Sign Agreement With China

Last week China signed memorandums of understanding with three Iowa Groups that they hope will lead to increased trade. Iowa…

Nebraska Ag Groups Want EPA To Withdraw Proposed Rule

Six Nebraska agricultural groups including the State Cattlemen’s Association is asking EPA to withdraw its Waters of the U.S. rule…