SD Senator John Thune; Republicans Focused on Tax Reform

Senate republicans are now moving toward tax reform, especially in the wake of their failure to find any agreements on repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

SD Agland Property Taxes Not Changing This Year

The 2018 session of the South Dakota Legislature probably will not have an opportunity to make changes to the states agland property tax valuation system.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Push China on North Korea

SD Senator Mike Rounds says China is the key to controlling North Korea

Iowa Democrats Restart Steak Fry

About 15-hundred Democrats bought tickets for Saturday’s re-appearance of the Iowa “steak fry” tradition

Vikings Lose Game, Cook

Anthony Zettel led a ferocious performance by Detroit’s defense with two sacks, four hurries and a fumble recovery, as the Lions forced three turnovers while holding Minnesota scoreless in the second half on the way to a 14-7 victory over the Vikings on Sunday afternoon.

Colon Sets Tone For Playoffs

Bartolo Colon made a final bid to be included in Minnesota’s postseason rotation, pitching one-run ball into the seventh inning to lead the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the regular-season finale Sunday.

Lynx Stay Alive

Sylvia Fowles scored 22 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Los Angeles Sparks 80-69 to force a decisive Game 5 in the WNBA Finals.

Royals Fall In Finale

Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Lorenzo Cain and Alcides Escobar tipped their caps and likely said goodbye to Kansas City’s fans, and then the playoff-bound Arizona Diamondbacks ended the regular season with a 14-2 win over the Royals.

Jacks Lose Valley Opener

Youngstown State’s Tevin McCaster paced a ball-control offense with 183 rushing yards and a touchdown on 35 carries to lead the Penguins to a 19-7 victory over fourth-ranked South Dakota State in the Missouri Valley Football Conference opener for both teams Saturday night at Stambaugh Stadium.

Nebraska State Penitentiary in Modified Operations Due to Drug Issues

The Nebraska State Penitentiary is currently in modified operations