Coyote Kicker Honored

Dakota sophomore Miles Bergner is one of 24 collegiate place kickers honored by the Fred Mitchell Award for his excellence on the football field and in the community for the month of September.

Cyclones Suspend Cagers

Iowa State’s Matt Thomas and Abdel Nader will serve three-game suspensions for offseason drunken-driving arrests.

Midwestern Economy Down From August

The Creighton Economic Forecasting Group released the monthly survey of economic indicators throughout the Midwest.

Minimum Wage Increase Would Affect More Than Minimum Wage Workers

A recent analysis of an increase in the minimum wage finds that workers making more than minimum wage could also see upward pressure on their income.

South Dakota Infant Death Rate Down in 2013

The number of babies that died during their first year of life was down in 2013.

El Nino Could Mean More Winter Moisture

South Dakota State Climatologist Dennis Todey says the coming winter could be a wet one with milder temperatures.

Royals Advance In Playoffs

Salvador Perez singled home the winning run with two outs in the 12th inning, capping two late comebacks that gave Kansas City a thrilling 9-8 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

Vikings Keep Eye On Bridgewater

The Minnesota Vikings have not committed to Teddy Bridgewater playing at Green Bay on his sprained left ankle.

Hawkeyes To Rotate QBs

Iowa offensive coordinator Greg Davis says the Hawkeyes are switching to a two-quarterback system.

Volleyball Stars Honored

The week’s top volleyball players have been honored by the Great Plains Athletic Conference.