Vikings Reward Thielen

The Minnesota Vikings have finalized their contract extension with wide receiver Adam Thielen, the former undrafted practice squad player who led the team with 967 yards receiving last season.

Jacks Promote Eck

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Tuesday the promotion of Jason Eck to run game coordinator.

Timberwolves Hurt Playoff Chances

Kawhi Leonard scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and hit the go-ahead jumper with 54 seconds to play to help the San Antonio Spurs to a 100-93 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Wild Ends Losing Streak

Martin Hanzal and Charlie Coyle scored 15 seconds apart for Minnesota late in the second period, and the Wild stopped a five-game losing streak by hanging on for a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

Coyotes Sweep Summit Honors

South Dakota senior Danielle Waldner and freshman Chris Nilsen have been named the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the period ended March 19.

Lancers Sign Gayville Standout

Mount Marty College has announced the athletic signing of Megan Hirsch of Gayville, SD, to the women’s basketball program.

District 18 Senator Craig Kennedy; SD Budget Needs Creativity

The South Dakota legislature ended up passing a very tight budget, with raises of only three tenths of a percent for teachers and schools.

Morningside Athletes In Spotlight

Two Morningside athletes were among the four honored by the Great Plains Athletic Conference this week for baseball and softball.

Augie Star Gets NSIC Honor

Augustana baseball’s senior outfielder Patrick O’Donnell has been named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Player of the Week on Tuesday for the first time in his career.

Yankton City Commission Forum

Five candidates for the Yankton City Commission talked issues at a forum Tuesday night