South Dakota Agencies Owed Money

South Dakota legislators heard a presentation last week about the amount of money outstanding to state agencies, and some plans to collect it.

Yankton Boys And Girls Club Asks For Financial Help

The Boys & Girls Club of Yankton is moving ahead with plans to build a new facility adjacent to the Yankton Middle School.

Blue Ribbon Education Committee To Be Formed

As part of the ongoing debate over school funding, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard announced he will set up a “Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education Funding.”

Hughes Tabbed Twins Ace

The Minnesota Twins have slotted Phil Hughes as their opening day starter.

USD’s Larson In Spotlight

South Dakota senior guard Tyler Larson earned his second consecutive Summit League Player of the Week award after leading the Coyotes to a pair of wins and into third place in the league standings.

Augie Star Repeats Honor

Augustana women’s basketball senior Shaunteva Ashley was named Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference South Division Player of the Week on Monday.

Timberwolves Fall Again

James Harden had 31 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists leading the Houston Rockets to a 113-102 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

Gardy Takes It Easy

Ron Gardenhire is welcome to work for the Minnesota Twins but has told the team he plans to take the year off.

Iowa Colleges Threatened by State Universities

The leaders of Iowa’s private colleges and universities say the stability of the state’s higher education “eco-system” is threatened by the proposed “performance-based” funding formula.

Nebraska Economy Struggling

Nebraska appears poised for strong economic growth this year with one factor possibly holding the state economy back.