SD Senator Mike Rounds; Not Supporting Budget Deal Yet

Congressional leaders announced agreement on a year-end spending and tax deal that would prevent a government shutdown and extend a series of tax breaks that benefit businesses and individuals.

SDSU Women Score Upset

The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team used a 20-4 run in the first quarter and recorded an 88-79 victory over No. 16 DePaul Tuesday night in nonconference action at Frost Arena.

Timberwolves Struggles Continue

Randy Foye scored 19 points, and the Denver Nuggets picked up their sixth win in seven games with a 112-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Wieneke Gets National Award

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke was named Tuesday to the STATS FCS All-America First Team.

Ferentz Among Big Ten Honorees

Offensive player of the year Ezekiel Elliott heads a list of seven Ohio State players voted to the first team of The Associated Press All-Big Ten team.

Vikings Still Hurting

Returning to practice following last Thursday’s game, the Minnesota Vikings defense was still without three starters in linebacker Anthony Barr, defensive tackle Linval Joseph and safety Harrison Smith.

GPAC Names Weekly Best

Basketball Players of the Week in the Great Plains Athletic Conference were announced Tuesday.

SDSU President David Chicoine to Retire Next Year

South Dakota State University President Dr. David Chicoine has told the Board of Regents he intends to retire next summer.

Wild Romp Over Canucks

Thomas Vanek scored one of Minnesota’s three power-play goals and pitched in three assists, leading the Wild on a 6-2 romp over the road-weary Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.

Iowa Land Prices Continue to Fall

The annual Iowa State University farmland survey finds value of an acre of Iowa farmland dropped three-point-nine percent compared to last year.