Consent Decree Agreed To In Rural Call Completion Investigation

The Federal Communications Commission has signed a consent decree with at least one phone carrier as part of the rural call completion investigation.

Changes To University Funding In Iowa

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a plan that changes the way state money is allocated to the three state-supported universities.

Fischer Looks For Answers On Bergdahl

The recent prisoner swap by the United States and the Taliban, which saw the release of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl in exchange for five Guantanamo Bay detainees, remains a hot button issue in Washington.

Heineman Tours Hail Damage

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman toured storm damage in Blair and Ft. Calhoun.

Brewers Outhomer Twins

Carlos Gomez hit a three-run homer against his former team to spark Milwaukee’s comeback, and the Brewers hung on to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5 on Thursday.

Twins Draft Shortstop

The Minnesota Twins have selected shortstop Nick Gordon with their first-round draft pick, adding a player with big-league bloodlines.

Saunders To Take T-Wolves Reins

Two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press that Flip Saunders is moving out of the front office to coach the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ventura Return Sparks Royals

Yordano Ventura threw six innings in his return from a sore elbow, and the Kansas City Royals rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 Thursday night.

Jacks Sign Pact With Drake

The South Dakota State University football program plans to christen the new Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium with a Sept. 10, 2016, matchup against Drake (Iowa).

SDSU Golfer Honored

South Dakota State’s Hudson Carpenter (Stillwater, Minn.) was named The Summit League Men’s Golfer of the Year following a vote of the head coaches.