SD Legislative Task Force Learns about Buffer Strip Costs

The Agland Oversight Advisory Task Force of the South Dakota legislature got the first take of a proposal from Governor Dennis Daugaard to create buffer strips near water bodies to protect them from pollution.

Iowa Water Coalition Growing

A coalition that’s been pressing state policymakers to raise the state sales tax to pay for water quality projects is expanding.

Nebraska Tax Trends Still Down

Nebraska state tax revenue continues to come in below forecasts, but just below forecasts this time.

Valley Dominates Ratings

Six Missouri Valley Football Conference teams, led by top-10 spots by North Dakota State (1), Illinois State (5), UNI (9) and South Dakota State (9) are ranked in the three polls this week.

Husker Top Big 10 Defender

Nebraska senior safety Nathan Gerry has been named Big Ten defensive player of the week for his performance against Wyoming.

GPAC Tabs Football Honors

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly football Players of the Week.

Twins Fall To Tigers

Miguel Cabrera and Ian Kinsler homered, and the Detroit Tigers scored two runs in the seventh inning on close plays at the plate, rallying for a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night.

Royals Routed By A’s

Khris Davis and Marcus Semien hit three-run homers, the Athletics matched a season high with 17 hits while drawing 10 walks, and Oakland trounced the Kansas City Royals 16-3 on Monday night.

Gopher Players Investigated

Minneapolis police are trying to determine whether four Minnesota football players who were suspended from last weekend’s game against Indiana State were involved in an alleged sexual assault.

Summit Awards For Coyote, Jackrabbit

Summit League weekly awards this week include honors for a USD Coyote and a South Dakota State Jackrabbit.