Blue Ribbon Committee Starts 2nd Round Of Meetings

The next round of meetings for the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education in South Dakota begin next week, and could stretch into late October.

Legislative Committee Has Questions

There were lots of questions for the Department of Revenue from members of the Government, Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota Legislature this week.

Drought Concerns Fade

Recent concern that drought conditions might creep back into Iowa have been washed away by continued and sometimes heavy rainfalls.

Budget Decisions Loom

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says as he makes a final decision on state funding for K-through-12 public schools,

Poultry Missing At Fairs

It is almost county fair time in Nebraska but something will be missing this year. Due to the avian flu outbreak there is a ban on poultry.

Residents Hitting The Road For Holiday

Many Nebraskans will be celebrating their freedom this coming holiday weekend by hitting the open highway for a road trip.

Twins Even Reds Series

Torii Hunter homered again after a long delay at the start of the game, and Phil Hughes got his third straight victory, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Astros Top Royals Again

Dallas Keuchel allowed seven hits in eight innings to lead the Houston Astros a 4-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

UND Slugger In Spotlight

University of North Dakota slugger Jeff Campbell is participating in this year’s TD Ameritrade College Home Run Derby.

Lynx Star Honored

Minnesota Lynx guard Lindsay Whalen has been named Western Conference Player of the Week.