Jacks Drop Home Opener

Sophomore Ashley Beaner led the South Dakota State volleyball team (0-4) despite dropping a 25-17, 25-21 and 25-18 match to Drake (5-0) in the home opener at Frost Arena.

USD Runners Rated

The South Dakota women’s cross country team enters the 2015 season ranked sixth in the Midwest region as released by the U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

Onward Yankton Big Idea Search Nears End

The Onward Yankton group is now in the process of reviewing the final six proposals in the search for the “next big idea.”

Mid America Economic Index Slumps

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

Repairs on Gavins Point Dam Nearing Completion

Final repair work on Gavins Point Dam from flooding in 2011 should wrap up later this month.

SD Retirement Laws Committee To Meet

The Retirement Laws Committee of the South Dakota Legislature meets tomorrow (Wednesday) in Sioux Falls.

Trade Mission Returns From South America

A delegation of Iowa corn growers and livestock producers just returned from a trade trip to South America.

Smith Against Iran Nuke Deal

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith has come out against the nuclear deal reached with Iran.

WOTUS Delayed

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson says he’s encouraged by a federal judge’s action against the Waters of the United States rule.

Vikings Continue Roster Moves

The Minnesota Vikings have placed offensive tackle Carter Bykowski on injured reserve and cornerback Josh Robinson on the physically unable to perform list.