Nebraska State Fair Celebrates 7th Year in Grand Island

The Nebraska State Fair will celebrate its 7th year in Grand Island.

Expanding Gambling in Nebraska Petition Falls Short

Proponents of expanding gambling in Nebraska have fallen short of the signatures needed to place the issue on the November ballot.

Bold Prediction from Congressman King

Iowa Congressman Steve King predicts this year’s presidential election will be “a landslide” — he’s just not predicting whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will win.

New Wind Farm Proposed in South East South Dakota

Another wind power farm is in the planning stages in south east South Dakota.
The Prevailing Winds project would be built near Avon in Bon Homme County.

SD Congressional Candidate Calls for Changes to EB-5

The State of South Dakota filed a lawsuit against the South Dakota Regional Center over its management of the EB-5 program, and now federal authorities are threatening to revoke the states authority to use the certificates.

School Districts Filling Teaching Vacancies

The deadline is rapidly approaching for school districts to find the teachers they need before students return in most cases later this month.

Vikings Begin Preseason Play

The Minnesota Vikings begin the first of four preseason football games on the road at Cincinnati Friday night.

Twins Swept In Twinbill

Evan Gattis homered and had four RBIs, Carlos Correa went deep for the third straight game and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 10-2 Thursday night to sweep a doubleheader.

Duffy Pitches Royals Past Sox

Danny Duffy pitched his first complete game to win his eighth straight decision, Cheslor Cuthbert had two hits and drove in a run and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Thursday night.

NDSU, SDSU Top Summit Poll

For the first time in program history, the North Dakota State women’s soccer team was voted Summit League preseason favorites in a poll of the league’s head coaches.