Mauer, Gibson Lead Twins

Joe Mauer homered to break a scoreless game in the sixth inning and Kyle Gibson gave up one run in 7 2-3 innings to propel the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros.

Buxton Injured In Collision

Minnesota Twins star prospect Byron Buxton was taken off the field in an ambulance after an outfield collision Wednesday night in his first game for Double-A New Britain.

Vargas Tosses Royals Past A’s

Jason Vargas tossed a three-hitter for his sixth career shutout, Omar Infante hit a two-run homer and the Kansas City Royals beat the Oakland Athletics 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Timberwolves Get Schedule

Minnesota Timberwolves fans will get their first up-close look at Kevin Love in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey Jan. 31.

Lancers Add Assistant

Mount Marty College has announced the hiring of Sam Holden as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2014-15 season.

SDSU Chasing Denver

Denver has been selected as the preseason favorite to defend its Summit League Women’s Soccer Championship title in a poll of the nine head coaches.

School Districts Face Teacher Shortage

Several rural districts have had trouble finding qualified applicants for open positions.

Johnson Says Goodbye in Yankton

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is holding a series of community meetings around the state during the August Congressional break, to say good bye as he prepares to retire at the end of the year.

Conference Talks About Human Trafficking

The “Violent Crime and Human Trafficking Conference” is underway in Sioux Falls.

Nebraska Supreme Court To Take On Gambling Case

An anti-gambling group is thrilled the Nebraska Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether voters will indeed decide the issue of historic horse racing.