Jacks Hope To Reverse Fable

In a 2016 remake of Aesop’s classic fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, South Dakota State and Maryland meet on Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Wash.

Cyclones Win Opener

Monte Morris showed no lingering effects of his right shoulder injury, scoring 20 points and dishing out eight assists in Iowa State’s 94-81 win over Iona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

Husker, Hawkeye Women Ousted

Both Nebraska and Iowa women’s basketball teams were beaten on their home courts in WNIT first round games Thursday.

South Dakota Preps Advance

Thursday was day one of the South Dakota boys high school basketball tournaments as well as the girls’ AA event.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Undecided on Presidential Pick

Presidential politics was on the mind of South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem as she met with reporters on her weekly conference call.

Deadline Approaching for Iowa Medicaid Coverage

State officials say the 560-thousand Iowans who get their health care coverage through government-paid Medicaid should be getting a new card in the mail soon.

Iowa Revenue Meeting Expectations

A three-member panel of experts says Iowa’s economy is holding steady and the group has stuck with its previous estimate of state tax collections for the current fiscal year.

Minnesota Legislature Back to Real I.D.

Heated opposition as the Minnesota House considers changing Minnesota driver’s licenses to comply with federal REAL ID requirements.

Vikings Bolster Offensive Line

Free agent offensive tackle Andre Smith has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

Twins Fall To Orioles

Adam Jones drove in two runs with a home run and double and Mike Wright pitched five scoreless innings as a Baltimore Orioles split-squad beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Thursday night.