Obamacare Topic Of Several House Bills

As Congress ramps up into the new session, some of the first bills being written deal with changes to the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare.

Rounds Ready To Get To Work

South Dakota’s new Senator, Mike Rounds is moving rapidly into the business of legislating.

Windy Day For Area

Very gusty winds could cause travel problems across much of the northern plains today.

Twins Add Bullpen Help

The Minnesota Twiins signed right-handed pitcher Blaine Boyer to a Minor League contract and invited him to Spring Training, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com

Jacks Score Home Win

South Dakota State junior transfer George Marshall made his home debut on Wednesday and led all scorers with 17 points in the Jackrabbits to a 75-44 win over Western Illinois in the Jacks Summit League home opener.

Timberwolves Suffer Unlucky #13

Gerald Green scored 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Phoenix Suns handed the Minnesota Timberwolves their 13th straight loss, 113-111 on Wednesday night.

Coyote Earns Summit Honor

University of South Dakota men’s basketball player Tyler Larson has been named Summit League Athlete of the Month for his performance during December.

Chiefs To Add Quarterback

The Chiefs have signed Terrelle Pryor to a one-year deal to provide competition at the backup quarterback spot, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

SD Highway Patrol Trooper Injured During Stand Off

Negotiations continue during a stand off with a person in a house near Kimball.

Kooiker Wins Special Election

Republican John Kooiker of Boyden was the winner is yesterday’s special election in northwest Iowa’s 4th district.