Thune Addresses Rail Car Shortages

Senator John Thune restated the ongoing concerns of South Dakota shippers due to continued rail service issues throughout the state and region.

Branstad Unveils Tuition Plan

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad visited two university campuses Tuesday to tout ideas he says would make a college education more affordable for Iowa students.

Parents Protest Cannabis Oil Red Tape

Parents of children with severe epilepsy went to the Iowa statehouse Tuesday to complain about a state agency’s rules for implementing the new state law that decriminalizes possession of cannabis oil.

Counties Take A Look At Security

The executive director of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) expects officials in many of Iowa’s 99 counties will be reevaluating their courthouse security measures following the fatal shooting in Jackson County.

Ricketts Chooses New Running Mate

Nebraska republican candidate for governor Pete Ricketts has chosen a veteran of state government as his new running mate.

Twins To Play Two

The game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians scheduled for Wednesday night was postponed because of rain.

Royals Take Over Lead

James Shields allowed two hits over seven innings and the Kansas City Royals edged Detroit 3-0 on Wednesday night to take a one-game lead over the Tigers atop the AL Central.

Buddies Meet In Viking-Pats Game

Tom Brady and Matt Cassel have been close friends for going on 10 years now.

Coyote Coach Going “Home”

The University of South Dakota football team is preparing to meet a team that the Coyotes’ current coach led to a national championship in 2001.

GPAC Names Top Runners

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly awards for the league’s top cross country runners.