Mid America Economy Continues Slide

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index for November, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from Arkansas to North Dakota, slumped for the month.

Wild Edges Blackhawks

Defenseman Ryan Suter drove to the net and poked in a rebound with 7:56 left in the third period, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

Health Care Facilities Put Up Help Wanted Sign

Health care facilities across the state are among employers not able to find all the workers they need.

Valley Releases All Conference

Two South Dakota State players and one South Dakota player are part of the All Missouri Valley Football Conference first team for 2015.

Young Adds National Nod

Junior Kerri Young was named the College Sports Madness Summit League Mid-Major Player of the Week after helping the South Dakota State women’s basketball team to a 2-1 week at the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands.

Hawkeye, Husker Among Honored

Penn State’s Carl Nassib is the Big Ten’s defensive player of the year in a vote of coaches and media.

No Bonus For Husker Coaches

Nebraska will play in a bowl with a 5-7 record if invited to one, but coach Mike Riley and his assistants won’t receive bowl bonuses.

Former UND Coach Out At SIU

Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Tommy Bell has announced that, following a comprehensive review of the football program, head coach Dale Lennon has been dismissed.

Iowa Farm Land Still Selling High

Despite low agricultural commodity prices, Iowa farmland still seems to be in high demand — with buyers willing to pay near-record prices.

Two Killed in Wrong Way Collision on Highway 50

The Yankton County Sheriff’s office says two people were killed in a head on collision on Highway 50, about five miles east of Yankton.