Iowa DNR Explains Bacteria and Algae Warnings

The chances are good that you saw a warning for bacteria or algae posted at your favorite Iowa state park beach sometime this summer

SD Water Districts Offer Rural Residents Well Tests

South Dakota’s water development districts are looking at methods to help rural residents test their well water.
Run off of nitrates and other pollutants can make those wells unusable.

SD Tourism Looking to the Shoulder Season

While summer is the busy time for travelers, the South Dakota Department of Tourism is trying to extend that.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard Gets Highest Approval Rating

The web site: Morning Consult dot com gives South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard the highest approval rating in the country.

Yankton County Tax Increase on November Ballot

Yankton County voters will decide the fate of a tax opt out in the November election. The county commission passed the property tax and wheel tax increases in July to help shore up the road and bridge fund.

Early Voting Begins in South Dakota, Political Parties Take Note

Early voting starts in South Dakota this Friday, and many voters take advantage of that. Secretary of State Shantel Krebs says about twenty-five percent of the vote in 2014 came early.

Tigers Topple Twins

Matt Boyd breezed through eight innings, backed by home runs from James McCann and Miguel Cabrera as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 on Tuesday.

Indians Walkoff Royals

Pinch-hitter Brandon Guyer singled in a run with two outs in the ninth inning, helping the Cleveland Indians move closer to an AL Central title with a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Gophers Welcome Back Brooks

Minnesota running back Shannon Brooks has been cleared to return after missing the first two games with a broken foot.

Augie Tops Wayne In Showdown

No. 14 Augustana University volleyball won its second straight match over an opponent ranked in the top-5 nationally in under a week with a 3-1 win over No. 4 Wayne State on Tuesday night at the Elmen Center.