Polanco Is Reinstated

The Minnesota Twins have reinstated shortstop Jorge Polanco after the completion of his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.

Flood Waters Carrying Invaders into the Iowa Great Lakes

Heavy rains raised the water levels of the northwest Iowa Great Lakes and led to concerns about bank erosion.

Free Opioid Reversal Kits Available in Iowa

Two-thousand opioid overdose reversal kits are being distributed in Iowa.

SDSU Foundation Gets Ready for Next Major Campaign

The South Dakota State University Foundation had another good year of fundraising and is planning the next large capital campaign.

South Dakota GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Larry Rhoden Ready to Hit the Road

South Dakota republican Governor candidate Kristi Noem named Larry Rhoden to be her Lieutenant Governor running mate.

South Dakota Legislators Start Mental Health Access Discussion

The “Access to Mental Health Services” committee of the South Dakota legislature held their first meeting of the summer last week.

New USD President Sheila Gestring Sets Priorities

Sheila Gestring has completed her first full week as the 18th President of the University of South Dakota.

Iowa Ready to Collect Online Sales Taxes

The South Dakota vs Wayfair Supreme Court decision regarding online sales taxes will have impacts in a number of states.

Des Moines Radio Sports Personality Larry Cotlar Dies in Weekend Flooding

A widely-known radio personality died in the flash flooding Saturday night in Des Moines when his van stalled in flood waters

Twins Swept By Cubs

John Lester hit a three-run homer that highlighted an eight-run burst in the second inning and wound up with his NL-leading 11th win as the Chicago Cubs held off the Minnesota Twins 11-10 on Sunday.