Vikings Eat Free

The owner of a pizzeria that’s offering free food for Minnesota Vikings players training in Mankato isn’t worried their big appetites will bankrupt him.

Twins Drop Yankee Series

Nathan Eovaldi pitched impressively into the ninth inning, Chase Headley and Stephen Drew each homered, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Sunday for a series win.

Royals Deal For Cueto

The Kansas City Royals have acquired ace right-hander Johnny Cueto in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, bolstering their chances of returning to the World Series.

KC On A High

The Kansas City Royals traded for Johnny Cueto, and then used Yordano Ventura’s seven sharp innings to beat Dallas Keuchel and the Houston Astros 5-1 on Sunday.

Vikes Extend Walsh Deal

The Minnesota Vikings have signed kicker Blair Walsh to a contract extension.

Linebacker Lost For Season

The Minnesota Vikings have placed linebacker Casey Matthews on injured reserve, ending his first season with the team before it started.

New Ethanol Storage Facility Headed to Le Mars

The city of Le Mars has completed plans to build a large ethanol storage facility in its industrial area.

Nebraska Senator Hears Details of Iran Nuclear Deal

Nebraska Senator, Deb Fischer sat in on an hour and a half meeting on the Iran nuclear deal.

Poultry Producers Recovering From Avian Flu

Avian flu is loosening its grip on Minnesota farms with the control area quarantine lifted in Kandiyohi County.

Branstad Proposes Tax Credits for Byproduct Uses

Governor Terry Branstad wants Iowa to become the first state to offer a tax credit for transforming the “biochemicals” that are a byproduct of ethanol production.