Kocer Joins National Field

South Dakota State University 149-pounder Alex Kocer was named Tuesday as an at-large selection to next week’s NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

Minnesota Senator Proposing a Family Leave Bill

Minnesota DFL Senator Katie Sieben from Cottage Grove is proposing a bill that would guarantee access to leave for Minnesota workers.

Push on to Find More Money for Minnesota Roads

Fixing Minnesota’s roads and bridges looks to be one of the key issues state lawmakers plan to address this legislative session.

Positive Outlook for Iowa Job Growth

More than 1 in 4 Iowa businesses that participated in a survey report they’ll likely hire more workers in the second quarter of the year.

Nebraska Republicans Split on Donald Trump

The current governor and a former governor of Nebraska differ a bit on the possible impact of the Republican presidential race.

Iowa Medical Providers Looking for Psych Help

Three central Iowa hospitals are splitting four-million dollars in state tax dollars to help finance “residencies” — the final four-year stop for future doctors.

Nebraska Seeing Some Cases of Scarlet Fever

There have been cases reported of Scarlet fever in eastern Nebraska.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Wants Action from IHS for Rosebud Hospital

The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will terminate their contract with the Rosebud Hospital on March 16th.

Charges Filed in Yankton Shooting Death

A 14 year old Yankton juvenile was taken into custody and is facing charges of first and second degree manslaughter in connection with the shooting death of another 14 year male on Saturday.

Flu Activity Spiking in SD

The South Dakota Department of Health says influenza activity in the state is now considered “widespread” for the first time this season.