SD Legislators Struggling with Nursing Home Bills

Two summer study committees last year dealt with nursing homes, and finding money to pay those providers.
So far, bills related to those committees have had mixed results.

Nebraska Small Schools Watching the Legislature Closely

The Nebraska legislature is dealing with filling a potential nine hundred million dollar gap in the next two year budget.

SD GOP Elects Dan Lederman as Chairman

Former State Senator Dan Lederman (leader-man) of Dakota Dunes has been elected Chairman of the South Dakota Republican Party.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Cautions on Gun Related Bills

A number of bills dealing with pistol permits and concealed carry are moving though the South Dakota legislature.

Yankton Water Plant Planning Wrapping Up

The planning and cost estimates for Yankton’s new water treatment plant are wrapping up.

Study Shows Iowa Schools Using Penny Tax

A new study shows a one-cent statewide sales tax has helped Iowa schools address overdue facility and equipment needs.

Timberwolves Roll Over Bulls

Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the severely short-handed Chicago Bulls 117-89 on Sunday.

League Leading Wild Win Again

Zach Parise scored twice and Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves to help the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Wild beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Sunday.

Coyotes Win Showdown

South Dakota’s Matt Mooney and South Dakota State’s Reed Tellinghuisen put on a shooting display, but it was three consecutive 3-pointers by Mooney down the stretch that was the difference in the Coyotes’ 91-89 win against the Jackrabbits before a record crowd of 5,265 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center.

Jacks Add Assistant

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Friday the hiring of Christian Smith as defensive line coach.