Gibson’s Outing Leads Twins

Kyle Gibson settled down after serving up a leadoff homer to Mookie Betts, striking out seven in an encouraging pitching performance that helped the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 9-4 on Wednesday night.

Vikings Re-Sign Asiata

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed backup running back Matt Asiata.

SDSU Golfer Honored

Junior Hallie Getz, of the South Dakota State women’s golf team, was honored Wednesday as The Summit League Golfer of the Week.

Small Town Minnesota Grocery Stores Endangered

A University of Minnesota study shows more than 60-percent of rural grocery store owners plan to run their business for 10 more years or less.

Unsafe Staffing Incidents Up in Minnesota Hospitals

There were a record number of unsafe staffing-related incidents reported by nurses in Minnesota hospitals last year.

Sioux City Honored by SBA

Sioux City is being named Iowa’s Small Business Community of the Year by the U-S Small Business Administration.

Park Fees Going Up in Nebraska

A number of fees controlled by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission could go up under a bill advancing in the legislature.

Nebraska Senators Approve Budget Changes

A few complaints were aired, but the Nebraska Unicameral easily approved changes to the 8-point-6(B)Billion dollar state budget.

Iowa Senators Reach Tax Break Deal

The Iowa Senate has passed a tax bill that resolves part of the stalemate that has delayed major legislative decision-making for the past two months.

2016 SD Legislative Session Fell Short

Legislators are back in their home districts, looking at what the 2016 legislative session may or may not have accomplished.