Authorities Seek To Control Mussels

Now that growing numbers of zebra mussels have been confirmed in Lewis & Clark Lake, the focus changes to slowing the spread of the invasive animal.

South Dakota Students Above Average

A.C.T. scores from last spring’s testing have been released by the South Dakota Department of Education, and the states students continue to score above the national average.

School Districts Seek Additonal Funding

A record number of Minnesota school districts — 66 at last count — are asking voters to increase property taxes this year so they can construct new buildings.

Event To Prepare Meals

A volunteer effort billed as “the nation’s largest food packaging event” kicks-off today in Des Moines.

Branstad Visits Dennison

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad visited Denison to talk with local officials about the closure of a major employer.

Officials Alarmed About Zebra Mussels In Lake

The discovery of zebra mussels in Lewis and Clark Lake has alarmed state officials.

Twins Gain Sixth Straight

Eduardo Escobar homered twice and Joe Mauer had a tiebreaking RBI single as Minnesota beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3 on Wednesday night for the Twins’ sixth consecutive win.

Long Ball Quiets Royals

Chris Davis, Manny Machado and Jonathan Schoop each hit a two-run homer off Johnny Cueto, and the Baltimore Orioles totaled five long balls to power their way to an 8-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals that snapped a six-game skid.

Coyote Women, Jacks Men Favored

University of South Dakota women and South Dakota State University men rate the top spot in this year’s Summit League cross country polls.

Peterson Case Back To Court

The NFL Players Association remains at odds with the league regarding Adrian Peterson’s suspension, despite the resumption of the running back’s career with the Minnesota Vikings more than two months ago.