Rudolph Gets Viking Extension

The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Kyle Rudolph to a five-year contract extension.

Twins Salvage Finale

Sam Fuld hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in a three-run seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.

Santana Powers Indians Past Royals

Carlos Santana hit two more home runs, giving him six in six games, and the Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City 10-3 Sunday to end the Royals’ winning streak at five.

Big Ten Preview In Spotlight

The Big Ten Conference says that BTN and ESPNU will continue to broadcast coverage of the opening session of the 2014 Big Ten Football Media Days on Monday, July 28.

Honor For SDSU Equestrian

The American Quarter Horse Association selected eight National Collegiate Equestrian Association riders to participate in its 2014 Collegiate Horsemanship Challenge, including South Dakota State sophomore Elizabeth Niewojna.

Wayne State Registration Still Open

Students who are thinking of higher education can still register at Wayne State College in Nebraska for the start of classes next month.

Energy Code Compliance Studied

The Nebraska Energy Office held a statewide check of the 2009 International Energy

Noem Weighs In On Highway Bill

The US House and Senate are debating different versions of a short term fix for highway funding.

Appropriations Committee To Meet

The Joint Committee on Appropriations of the South Dakota Legislature will meet Monday in Pierre.

Deer Population Low

A D-N-R expert predicts a “very significant” drop in Minnesota’s deer harvest in 2014 under new regulations that aim to rebuild the deer herd after two tough winters.