Iowa Tuition to Rise

The Iowa Board of Regents talked about the proposed three percent tuition increase for students at the three state-supported schools during their meeting in Ames.

Area Hospitals Penalized

The federal government will penalize several South Dakota hospitals for having higher than average readmission rates for Medicare patients.

Coal Fired States Fighting EPA

Nebraska is joining with other coal-dependent states to fight the Environmental Protection Agency’s new emissions guidelines.

Tecumseh Employees Still in Emergency Operation

A state labor union has filed a complaint against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services after workers at the Tecumseh prison remain on mandatory 12-hour emergency shifts.

Twins Swept In Toronto

Edwin Encarnacion hit a two-run homer and Mark Buehrle earned his 30th career win against Minnesota as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the struggling Twins 9-3 Thursday night to complete a four-game sweep.

Tigers Walkoff Royals

Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer off Ryan Madson in the ninth inning to give the Detroit Tigers an 8-6 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Morningside Is GPAC Favorite

The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) held their 16th annual football media day on Thursday, August 6, at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, Nebraska.

Zimmer Preps Vikes For Game

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has returned to training camp with the team after visiting his ailing father.

Former Gopher QB Transfers

East Carolina has added former Minnesota quarterback Philip Nelson as a walk-on.

Ag Gag Law Found Unconstitutional

The U.S. District Court of Idaho has ruled the state’s “ag gag law” is unconstitutional.