Presidential Visit A Big Deal

President Obama will make his first visit to South Dakota to deliver the commencement address next month at Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown.

Juvenile Justice Changes Coming

One of the most significant issues passed by this year’s South Dakota legislature is the juvenile justice reform bill.

Vikings Get New Schedule

The Minnesota Vikings will start the 2015 season on the road, for the sixth time in the last seven years, with a Monday night game at San Francisco.

Royals Rally Past Twins

Mike Moustakas hit a two-run homer, then drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, as the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Jacks Add Guard

South Dakota State head men’s basketball coach Scott Nagy announced the addition of Illinois high school standout Tevin King.

SDSU Women Draw Holiday Foes

The 2015 Paradise Jam Tournament pairings have been announced and the South Dakota State women’s basketball team will play Maryland, Old Dominion and Pittsburgh as part of the Reef Division.

Husker Women Add Assistant

Tulsa assistant coach Britney Brown is joining the Nebraska women’s basketball staff.

Nebraska On Track for Economic Growth

Nebraska remains on track for economic growth.

Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Nebraska Committee

A medical marijuana bill has cleared a Nebraska legislative committee and heads to the full legislature for debate.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Pleased With Some Session Wins

Minnesota legislators are winding down their 2015 session and so far the State Farm Bureau is claiming a pair of major victories.