Vikings Adjust Roster

The Minnesota Vikings have promoted rookie guard Willie Beavers from the practice squad for depth on an offensive line that’s been dogged by injuries this season.

Hawkeye Star Sidelined

Matt VandeBerg, Iowa’s leading receiver, is out indefinitely after injuring his right foot Monday during practice.

Protest Draws Opposition

Two university regents and the governor are voicing their opposition to three Nebraska football players protesting racial injustice and police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

Royals Edge Twins

Billy Burns’ sacrifice fly scored Raul Mondesi in the 11th inning as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Tuesday night, staving off postseason elimination.

SDSU Runners Honored

Senior Joel Reichow and sophomore Emily Donnay were named the men’s and women’s Summit League Cross Country Athletes of the Week the league office announced Tuesday.

Getz Sets SDSU Record

Senior Hallie Getz tied one and broke two school records en route to winning the Chip-N Club title Tuesday as the South Dakota State women’s golf team finished second.

Changes for Nebraska Health Insurance Exchange

About 20,000 Nebraskans insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield Nebraska through the federal marketplace will have to go shopping for new plans.

Bad Weather Timing Hurts Nebraska Corn Crop

While the U-S-D-A is projecting a record corn harvest, an expert with the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension says that forecast likely will not apply in Nebraska.

Iowa Encourages Disabled Voters

Iowa’s commissioner of elections is touting efforts to help those with disabilities vote. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke at a news conference in Des Moines.

Cedar River Crests in Cedar Rapids

Thousands of hours of effort to fill sandbags and temporary barriers to shore up the flood levee in Cedar Rapids appeared to have resulted in a good outcome for the state’s second largest city.