Daum Earns League Honor

South Dakota State’s Mike Daum was honored by The Summit League Monday as the Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week.

T-Wolves Rally Past Blazers

Jimmy Butler powered through a recent bout of back spasms to score 37 points, sinking two free throws that gave the Minnesota Timberwolves the lead with 2.5 seconds left in a 108-107 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Frost Adds Award

Scott Frost is The Associated Press coach of the year after leading Central Florida to an unbeaten season and a spot in the Peach Bowl.

SD Attorney General Marty Jackley; More Law Enforcement Training Needed

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state will need to invest more in law enforcement training.

Iowa Pork Plant Construction Continues

The massive pork processing plant that’s under construction in north-central Iowa is approaching an important milestone, as winter arrives next Thursday.

Iowa Salvation Army Red Kettles Coming up Short

The leaders of many Salvation Army centers in Iowa are reporting deep declines in donations this holiday season at Red Kettle locations.

Nebraska Revenue Trends Improving, Still Below Projections

Nebraska’s tax revenue last month missed the forecast amount by a fraction.

Nebraska Counties Not Taking Blame for High Property Taxes

Much of the blame for rising property taxes in Nebraska is being placed on increased spending by counties.

SD Higher Ed Collective Bargaining a Roadblock to Progress

South Dakota House Speaker Mark Mickelson of Sioux Falls says collective bargaining for faculty at the state’s universities is not good policy

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Weak Public Support for Tax Cut Bill Due to Bad Information

While the US House and Senate are looking toward final passage of the massive tax cut bill, a majority of Americans are not enthused.