Federal Budget Process Continues

Congress will soon attempt to do what has not been done for several years, and that is work out a formal federal budget.

Michels: Too Early To Think About Governors Race

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard is term limited, so the race for the top spot will be wide open in 2018.

Twins Win Second Straight

Kennys Vargas and Kurt Suzuki each hit a two-run homer, powering the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 8-5 Thursday for their first series win this season.

NFL Reinstates Peterson

The NFL has reinstated Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, clearing the way for him to return after missing most of last season while facing child abuse charges in Texas.

Wild Win Playoff Opener

Jason Zucker and Matt Dumba gave Minnesota a two-goal lead through two periods, opening the playoffs strong with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night

Hawkeye Transfers To USD

Point guard Trey Dickerson, who earned NJCAA All-America accolades while playing for South Dakota assistant coach Eric Peterson at Williston State, has accepted a scholarship agreement and will transfer to South Dakota.

Coyote Distance Runners Shine

Competing under the lights at the Mt. SAC Relays for the second consecutive year, South Dakota junior Amber Eichkorn smashed her own school record by nearly a minute in her 10,000-meter run season debut.

Nebraska Lawmakers Pass Bill to Lower Wage for Teenagers

Nebraska lawmakers have advanced a bill that would allow businesses to pay teen workers less.

Death Penalty Repeal Not Supported by Attorney General

Attorney General Doug Peterson rejects suggestions that doing away with the death penalty would save Nebraska money.

Most Highway Fatalities Involve Lack Of Seatbelts

The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes this year may be lower than this time a year ago, but the number of people who weren’t wearing their seatbelt is much higher.