Economic Development Outlook Strong

Job development in South Dakota doesn’t necessarily have to be connected to manufacturing or agriculture, and can be done quite well by small, startup companies.

Democrats Resist Changes To Economic Development Plan

Building South Dakota was an economic development plan that was passed by last year’s legislature.

YSD Applies For Mental Health Grant

The Yankton School District is applying for a state grant that would help fund a mental wellness intervention program called “Functional Family Therapy”.

Nebraska Tallies Big Upset

Terran Petteway scored 23 points and Walter Pitchford added 18 and Nebraska topped No. 9 Michigan State 60-51 on Sunday.

Husker Coach Collapses

Nebraska women’s basketball coach Connie Yori was hospitalized after collapsing during the second half of the 21st-ranked Cornhuskers’ game against Indiana on Sunday.

Jacks Add League Victories

The men stayed red hot on the road and the women notched another home win as South Dakota State added a pair of Summit League basketball wins.

USD Earns Sweep

An avenging women’s team and a road winning men’s team accounted for a pair of University of South Dakota basketball victories Saturday.

Coyote Soars In Ames

– Emily Grove recorded the second-best pole vault mark in Division I this season on Saturday as the South Dakota track and field teams wrapped up competition at the Iowa State Classic.

Iowa Legislature Debates School Aid

There was more debate at the Iowa statehouse, but no resolution over the proper timing of the legislature’s decision on state funding for schools.

State Takeover Of Schools Possible Under Bill

A bill that would allow the state to intervene on behalf of Nebraska’s lowest performing schools has advanced in the Nebraska legislature.