SD Legislative Committee Passes Bill Banning Derogatory Mascots

The House Education Committee held a hearing on a bill that would prohibit school districts from using team names or mascots that could be racially derogatory or discriminatory.

More People Using Minnesota Food Banks

The number of food shelf visits across Minnesota continues to rise.

Seekamp Sparkles Again

South Dakota senior guard Nicole Seekamp has been named the Summit League Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the period ended Jan. 21.

Cyclones Fall On Road

Jaysean Paige scored a career-high 34 points to lead No. 14 West Virginia to a 97-87 victory over No. 17 Iowa State on Monday night.

Timberwolves Edge Celtics

-Anthony Towns had 28 points, 13 rebounds and four assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the Boston Celtics 124-122 on Monday night.

South Dakota Girls Playoff

There was playoff action for some South Dakota girls high school basketball teams Monday night.

Nebraska Boys Open Play

Subdistrict games for Nebraska high school boys basketball in Class C and D began Monday.

Iowa Girls Advance

Regional finals were held in two classes of Iowa high school girls basketball Monday.

Iowa Boys In Playoffs

Iowa high school boys playoff basketball action centered around two classes Monday night.

Minnesota Governor Hosting Water Summit

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton hosts a Water Summit in St. Paul Saturday.