Blue Ribbon Task Force Member; Time to Talk Money

The South Dakota Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education meets again next week, and at least one member hopes that talk of money will be on the agenda.

Man Shot by Yankton Police After Pursuit

A man was shot by Yankton Police last night after a domestic disturbance call and search. South Dakota Attorney General…

September is Obesity Awareness Month

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in Iowa.

Death Penalty Opponents To Continue Fight

Opponents of the death penalty vow to continue their fight, even if capital punishment makes the ballot next November.

Sano Keys Twins Win

Miguel Sano’s towering home run tied the game for Minnesota in the seventh inning, and two Chicago errors aided the go-ahead rally in the eighth for the Twins in an 8-6 victory Tuesday over the White Sox.

Twins Add To Roster

The Minnesota Twins have added five players from Triple-A Rochester for September: shortstop Danny Santana, first baseman Kennys Vargas, catcher Eric Fryer and right-handed relievers A.J. Achter and Michael Tonkin.

Royals Edged By Tigers

Justin Verlander threw his fifth consecutive quality start, and Ian Kinsler homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 Tuesday night.

Vikings Cut Quarterback

The Minnesota Vikings have waived quarterback Mike Kafka.

Jacks Drop Home Opener

Sophomore Ashley Beaner led the South Dakota State volleyball team (0-4) despite dropping a 25-17, 25-21 and 25-18 match to Drake (5-0) in the home opener at Frost Arena.

USD Runners Rated

The South Dakota women’s cross country team enters the 2015 season ranked sixth in the Midwest region as released by the U.S. Track and Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).