Jacks Open League Play

The South Dakota State University football team opens Missouri Valley Football Conference play Saturday, traveling to Illinois State in a battle between nationally ranked teams.

Coyotes Meet Salukis

The University of South Dakota opens MVFC play by facing a league team they will meet for the first time since joining the conference in 2012.

T-Wolves Big Man Rests

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Nikola Pekovic took the day off from training camp on Thursday as the team looks to reduce the wear and tear on him that has led to injuries the last two years.

Area Schools Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor

Four schools in South Dakota, four in Nebraska, and five in Iowa received the National Blue Ribbon Award for their academic excellence.

Utility Companies Reporting Scams Targeting Small Businesses

Several utility companies across the Midwest are reporting scams that are targeting their customers.

Nebraska Ballot Change a Logical One

According to Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale, changing the gubernatorial ticket to replace Lavon Heidemann’s name with Mike Foley’s avoids voter confusion.

Avoidable Crimes Result of Premature Release of Inmates

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says most of the problems that led to the early release of hundreds of inmates are fixed.

Vikings To Face Packers

The Minnesota Vikings have listed quarterback Teddy Bridgewater as questionable for their game at Green Bay.

Twins Weighing Options

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan isn’t ruling anyone in or out as the team searches for its next manager.

Huskers Prepare For Showdown

Nebraska’s defensive coaches have kept opponents guessing when it comes to how they use Randy Gregory.