Midland Falls In Final

No.5 Indiana Wesleyan won its first ever NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship with a 78-68 victory over No. 10 Midland (Neb.) on the campus of College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo.

Gophers Advance In NIT

Maverick Ahanmisi scored a career-high 21 points, and Minnesota moved on in the National Invitation Tournament with an 88-81 victory over High Point on Tuesday night.

Worley Struggles In Twins Loss

Twins starter Vance Worley allowed 11 hits and seven earned runs in Minnesota’s 11-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.

Wild Posts Shutout

One of their best offensive and defensive efforts of the season produced a shutout win for the Minnesota Wild Tuesday.

Legislature Exceeds Governor’s Recommendations On School Funding

South Dakota legislators decided to increase state aid to education beyond what Governor Dennis Daugaard recommended.

Districts Welcome Extra Money

School district in South Dakota will get more state aid next year than they expected.

Property Taxes Focus Of Nebraska Senate

Senator Tyson Larson of O’Neill, a member of the Appropriations Committee, says they have been moving on property taxes.

Medicaid Expansion Dead For Year

The South Dakota legislature wrapped up the main run of the 2014 session last week without taking action on Medicaid expansion.

Few With Gambling Problem Getting Help

The manager of the Iowa Gambling Treatment and Prevention Program says only a small percentage of Iowans who have a gambling disorder are getting the help they need.

Johanns Says Obama Budget Stands No Chance

Nebraska Senator Mike Johanns says President Obama’s proposed 4(T)Trillion dollar budget isn’t going anywhere.