New YAPG President Takes Over

John Kramer took over as President of Yankton Area Progressive Growth in early January.

Cyclones Win Big 12 Marathon

DeAndre Kane had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help No. 16 Iowa State defeat No. 19 Oklahoma State 98-97 in triple overtime on Monday night.

Summit Honor To Dykstra

The Summit League named South Dakota State’s Jordan Dykstra its player of the week after the senior led the Jackrabbits to a pair of league road wins over the weekend.

Waytashek Gets Award

Junior Megan Waytashek (Lino Lakes, Minn.) was named the College Sports Madness Summit League Mid-Major Player of the Week Monday.

GPAC Sets Track Schedule

The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced the schedule of events for the 2014 GPAC Indoor Track and Field Championships.

Augie Opens Baseball Season

Augustana’s pitching staff put on quite a show
Monday, going 1-1 in doubleheader with No. 13 Southern Arkansas.

Economic Index Improves

For a third straight month, the Mid-America Business Conditions Index showed positive gains.

Teacher Shortage Resolution Falls Short

A resolution that said the state is facing a teacher shortage passed in the South Dakota House, but failed in the Senate.

Medicaid Waiver Sought

Governor Dennis Daugaard said on Friday that he is attempting to work out a waiver that would allow the state to insure more poor people without expanding Medicaid coverage.

Cold Weather To Continue

Even though we have turned the page into February, it looks like the weather is still stuck in January mode.