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Attempt to Suspend Rules for School Funding Amendment Fails in SD Senate

Senator Jason Frerichs of Wilmot attempted to suspend the rules in the state Senate yesterday, in an attempt to make a change to the just passed school funding bill.

SD Senator Disappointed over Veto of Buffer Bill

A bill that would have allowed land owners a cut on property taxes for land near lakes and streams failed to overcome a veto yesterday.

District 18 Senator Bernie Hunhoff Not Running for Re-Election

Senator Bernie Hunhoff of Yankton will not be running for re-election this year.

Iowa Legislature Wants Extra Bridge Work

The Iowa legislature has voted to require the state’s 99 county engineers to file annual reports explaining how state gas tax money is being used to repair or replace rural bridges.

Medicaid Expansion Fails Again in the Nebraska Legislature

An effort to expand Medicaid to cover 97-Thousand working poor in Nebraska has failed, once again.

Twins Finalize Roster

The Minnesota Twins have finalized their 25-man regular season roster, making right-hander Ricky Nolasco their fifth starter.

Long Ball Carries Twins

Brian Dozier’s first-pitch home run and another shot by Miguel Sano just five pitches later set the tone as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 Tuesday in a rain-shortened game.

Viking Stadium Nearing Completion

The purple seats are in at the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium.

Wild Stretches Win Streak

Jared Spurgeon, Erik Haula and Nino Niederreiter scored in the third period to lift surging Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, stretching the Wild’s season-long winning streak to six straight games.

GPAC Tabs Weekly Honors

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly award winners in baseball and softball.