Vikings Sign Free Agents

The Minnesota Vikings have signed 10 undrafted free agents, including two area prospects: Minnesota defensive end Theiren Cockran and Wisconsin quarterback Joel Stave.

Coyotes Join NFL Camps

University of South Dakota defensive lineman Drew Iddings signed a free agent contract with the Oakland Raiders while linebacker Keyen Lage accepted an invitation to attend the Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp, which starts Saturday and ends May 9.

Vikings Invite Vikings

Running back CJ Ham (Duluth, Minnesota) and 2015 graduate and tight end, Nick Lee (Blue Earth, Minnesota), have both received invites to attend the three-day tryout which starts this Friday at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Nebraska Unicameral Approves Infrastructure Bank

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts hopes the 600-mile expressway system can be completed now that the Unicameral has approved creation of the state infrastructure bank.

Branstad Gives Positive Review of 2016

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad delivered a mostly-positive review of the 2016 legislative session this morning (Monday)

South Dakota Hits Jackpot in Gambling Addiction

The personal finance website “Wallet Hub” released an in-depth report on the most gambling-addicted states.

Map The Meal Gap 2016 Details Hunger in South Dakota

Feeding South Dakota has released the “Map the Meal Gap 2016,” an annual study completed by Feeding America.

SD Starts Internet Tax Fight

The State of South Dakota has sued four major internet retailers over their failure to pay state sales taxes. In turn, the state was taken to court by two internet trade groups.

SDSU Foundation Honors Donors

Almost one thousand donors were honored last week by the South Dakota State University Foundation at an event at Frost Arena.

Mid America Economy Stalling

The Mid America economy continues to sit in neutral, according to the latest survey of business managers.