Morel Mushrooms Sprouting

The warmer weather has people itching to get outside — especially those who like to hunt what some consider a northern plains delicacy.

Minnesota Road Gap Growing

Minnesota officials forecast an $18 billion dollar gap between anticipated revenue and what MnDOT will need to keep the transportation system operating competitively.

Gas Prices Starting Spring Rise

Iowans who are traveling home after the Easter weekend are paying higher prices for gasoline.

Iowa Law Prevents Project Labor Agreements

A new state law in Iowa will prevent state and local governments from striking “project labor agreements” with union workers on construction projects.

Twins Lose In Ten

Avisail Garcia had a career-high four hits, including an opposite-field, two-run homer in the 10th inning that led the Chicago White Sox over the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Sunday.

Wild Digs Bigger Hole

Jaden Schwartz scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Jake Allen made 40 saves to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Sunday for a 3-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.

Royals Lone Tally Enough

Alcides Escobar hit an RBI single in the ninth inning and the Kansas City Royals, boosted by a strong effort from starter Ian Kennedy, edged the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 Sunday for their fourth straight win.

Huskers Avoid Sweep

An eighth inning rally by Nebraska secured a 6-5 win over Iowa Sunday in Lincoln and avoided a weekend baseball sweep by the Hawkeyes.

USD Stretches Showdown Lead

South Dakota tennis handed the South Dakota State Jackrabbits a 6-1 loss Saturday afternoon to give USD a 10-7 lead over SDSU in the South Dakota Showdown Series.

Homers Help Twins Trip Tigers

Max Kepler, Miguel Sano and Robbie Grossman all homered for Minnesota, and the Twins took advantage of an uncharacteristically wild outing by Jordan Zimmermann in an 11-5 rout of the Detroit Tigers Thursday.