SD Highway Patrol Reaching Out to Potential Female Employees

The South Dakota Highway Patrol held several open houses across the state in the last few weeks, encouraging females to think about applying to become a trooper.

Timberwolves Add One

A person with knowledge of the situation has told The Associated Press the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to terms with free agent forward Jordan Hill on a two-year, $8 million contract.

Men’s Schedule Set In Summit

The Summit League announced its 2016-17 men’s basketball schedule today with each of the nine teams slated to play a 16-game double round-robin schedule beginning Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Iowa Transportation Commission Changes Grant Rules

The Iowa Transportation Commission approved a change in its rules for grants to help pay for roadways to businesses, making it possible to award a grant to the new Sioux County airport.

Two out of Five Minnesota Homes Have Dangerous Radon Levels

New data from the state Department of Health shows about two-in-five Minnesota homes have dangerous levels of radon.

Minnesota DNR Focuses on Buffer Zones

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources now has on its website a map of public waters and ditches that will need to have buffer zones

Nebraska Joins Other States Suing Federal Government

Late last week Nebraska became the 10th state to sue the federal government over the Department of Justice’s guidance that expects public schools to accommodate transgender students

SD Senator John Thune Says More Needs to be Done to Protect Travelers

South Dakota Senator John Thune says post-9/11 security policies have made flights safer, but more needs to be done to protect travelers on the ground.

SD Legislative Committee Approves Conflict Free Rules

The Rules Review Committee of the South Dakota Legislature approved guidelines that bring the state into compliance with federal rules dealing with care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

SD Delegates Get Ready for GOP Convention

The national Republican Convention opens Monday in Cleveland, and will end with the nomination of Donald Trump as the GOP Presidential candidate.