Angels Blast Royals

Tyler Skaggs pitched seven innings in his first big league start in two years and Yunel Escobar went 5 for 5 to help the Los Angeles Angels pound the Kansas City Royals 13-0 on Tuesday night.

Jansen Gets Pro Deal

Former Augustana men’s basketball student-athlete Daniel Jansen has signed a contract to play professionally for Limburg United, the Belgian League club announced Tuesday.

GPAC Honors Northwestern SID

Matt Bos of Northwestern College (Iowa) has been selected as the 2015-16 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Sports Information Director of the Year.

Yankton Bank Robbed, Authorities Looking for Suspect

Wells Fargo Bank in downtown Yankton was robbed late Tuesday afternoon.

Mayo Clinic’s Second “Think BIG” Challenge Switches Focus

The Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation, and Mayo Clinic Ventures in Rochester Minnesota have opened the second Mayo Clinic Think Big Challenge

Over 200 Road Fatalities so far in Minnesota This Year

There have been at least 200 road fatalities so far in Minnesota this year

Democrats Looking for Electoral Vote from Nebraska

Democrats believe they can once again pick off a presidential electoral vote from Nebraska.

First of Three Public Meetings Held for Prestege Pork Processing

The first of three public hearings was held in the Wright County Courthouse in Clarion asking for the public’s opinion on the proposed Prestage Foods

Gov Branstad Not Worried About DOT’s Decision to Close Driver’s License Stations

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he’s not worried about the Department of Transportation’s decision to close driver’s license stations

EU Approves Roundup Ready 2 Xtend Soybeans Eases Grain Marketing Concerns

The European Union has approved three new biotech soybean traits for import and processing. Monsanto’s U.S. soybean marketing manager Miriam…