Slim Slate For Area Squads

While Nebraska and Iowa host conference football openers, Saturday is an open date for South Dakota State, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa State.

Rhodes Defends Winston Again

With cornerback Xavier Rhodes in coverage, the Minnesota Vikings will be ready for Tampa Bay’s Jameis Winston.

Weineke Gets National Award

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke is one of 22 college football players named to the 2017 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

Yankton County Commission Approves Township Task Force Recommendations

The Yankton County Commission approved recommendations made by a task force on townships.

Limited Road Dollars for South Dakota Counties

Counties across South Dakota are all struggling with increasing road repair costs, and the lack of a stable funding source.

Names Released in Jones County Fatal Accident

A Pierre husband and wife have been identified as the two individuals who died Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash west of Murdo.

Twins Swept By Yanks

Aaron Judge hit his AL-leading 45th home run and topped 100 RBIs, Didi Gregorius surpassed Derek Jeter for the most home runs by a Yankees shortstop and New York beat the Minnesota Twins 11-3 Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

National Ranking For SDSU

The South Dakota State University wrestling team is ranked 15th in a preseason poll conducted by FloWrestling.org.

New HR Record For Royals

Mike Moustakas hit his 37th home run of the season, breaking Steve Balboni’s Royals record, Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield also connected and Kansas City routed the Toronto Blue Jays 15-5 on Wednesday night.

Bradford Still A Maybe

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford says his left knee is feeling better this week, raising the possibility he’ll return from injury after only a one-game absence.