SD Legislative Committee Continues Work to Find Needed Nursing Home Beds

The “Regulation of Nursing Home and Assisted Living Beds” interim committee of the South Dakota legislature meets today in Pierre.

SD Bankers Watching Ag Economy

Low commodity prices are putting stress on Ag producers. It also is a concern to bankers that finance those operations.

Zimmer Won’t Tell

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer says he will not announce a starting quarterback until just before Sunday’s season opener at Tennessee.

Twins Nip Royals

Miguel Sano’s hustle led Minnesota to a pair of early runs and his RBI double tied the game in the decisive seventh inning, helping the Twins dodge a series sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Wednesday night.

Gophers Fire Coach

The University of Minnesota has fired longtime wrestling coach J Robinson after allegations that he helped cover up his wrestlers’ sale and use of the anti-anxiety drug Xanax.

Community in Northeast Nebraska Lookinf for Energy from Missouri River

A community in northeast Nebraska is launching an effort to generate electricity using only the flows of the Missouri River

No Change in Consumer Confidence in Latest UNL Survey

Consumer confidence shows virtually no change in the latest University of Nebraska-Lincoln monthly survey.

Nebraska Will See New Initiative from American Red Cross

Nebraska communities will get help preparing for emergencies and disasters through a new initiative launched by the American Red Cross.

Gov Branstad Says Crude Oil Pipeline was Approved Through “reasonable and fair” Process

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the crude oil pipeline that’s being built through Iowa was approved through a “reasonable and fair” process

SD Medicaid Expansion on Life Support

Governor Dennis Daugaard announced earlier this summer that he would not call a special session of the legislature to consider Medicaid expansion.