Mid America Economy Continues Slow Growth

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, rose for February, according the latest survey results.

GPAC Crowns Champs

Northwestern and Concordia took the titles Tuesday in the championship games of the Great Plains Athletic Conference men’s and women’s basketball tourneys.

NSIC Titles Decided

Southwest Minnesota State and Northern State captured the Northern Sun Conference men’s and women’s basketball titles Tuesday night.

SD Nurse Practitioner Bill Becomes Law

A bill that was quickly passed by both Houses of the South Dakota legislature, and signed by Governor Dennis Daugaard could lead to more health care options in rural areas.

Iowa State Stretches Streak

Senior Matt Thomas scored 25 points and No. 24 Iowa State held off a furious challenge from Oklahoma State on Tuesday night, winning 86-83 to close out its home schedule with its sixth straight win.

Minnesota Senate Approves Sunday Liquor Sales

The state Senate passed a bill (38-28) to lift the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota.

Peterson Becomes Free Agent

Adrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher, will be an unrestricted free agent when the market opens next week.

Wild Pull Out Another

Jason Zucker scored with 2:10 left in the third period to lift the Minnesota Wild over the Winnipeg Jets 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Iowa Bottle Bill Repeal Up for Debate

Republicans in the Iowa House are considering the repeal of Iowa’s “bottle bill.”

Iowa Preps Playoff

The boys were trying to advance toward state while the girls were competing at state in Iowa prep basketball playoff action Tuesday.