Iowa Head Sees Mobile Gaming in the Future

Mobile gaming may be a gambling feature in Iowa’s future.

Flap Over Outhouse Float

A Norfolk (Nebraska) float builder who sparked controversy over the acceptable limits of political expression says people have misinterpreted the float.

Wine Sale Rules Being Considered

A South Dakota interim legislative committee heard testimony yesterday about direct wine sales to consumers.

Medicare Reform Unlikely

With only a limited number of legislative days on the Congressional calendar, many important issues will not see any action in Washington this year.

Energy Efficiency Program Coming

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan by Northwestern Energy to begin some energy efficiency programs for their gas and electric customers.

Sleeping In Seattle

Hisashi Iwakuma struck out a season-high 10 in seven strong innings, Mike Zunino and Michael Saunders hit solo home runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Monday night.

Nolasco Has Sore Arm

Twins right-hander Ricky Nolasco is being sent back to Minnesota because of a sore right elbow.

Shields Beats Former Mates

Kansas City’s James Shields sparkled in his return to Tropicana Field, limiting the Tampa Bay Rays to three hits and striking out 10 over seven innings and the Royals beat his former team 6-0 on Monday night.

Meyer In Futures Game

The Minnesota Twins will send top pitching prospect Alex Meyer to the Futures Game at the All-Star events at Target Field next week.

Zenner On Payton List

South Dakota State University running back Zach Zenner is one of 20 players named to the initial watch list for the Walter Payton Award.