Climate Change Pushed As Democratic Issue

A California billionaire who has spent more than 100-million dollars to help elect Democrats across the country is urging Iowans to pressure the 2016 presidential candidates to address climate change.

Financial Stability Of Rural Hospitals At Risk

A rural Nebraska hospital administrator told the House Ways and Means Committee, federal regulations threaten the financial stability of rural hospitals.

Twins Drop Fourth Straight

Things aren’t going well for the Twins these days, and Wednesday’s loss to Pittsburgh brought even more frustration.

SDSU Wrestlers Join Big 12

South Dakota State University is one of six schools to receive an invitation to join the Big 12 Conference as an affiliate member for wrestling, league officials announced Wednesday.

Timberwolves Add Veteran

Andre Miller’s agent tells The Associated Press his client has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Vikings Put The Pads On

While many Minnesota Vikings veterans see the first padded practices of training camp as a necessary evil, Adrian Peterson couldn’t wait for the day.

Indians Slow Down Royals

Corey Kluber took a shutout into the ninth, rookie Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer and had a career-high four RBIs, and the Indians avoided a winless homestand with a 12-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.

State Prison Inmate Back In Custody

A minimum-security state prison inmate who failed to return to the minimum-security unit on the grounds of the South Dakota State Penitentiary on July 17th is back in custody.

Trans Pacific Partnership Talks Continue

Further Trans Pacific Partnership discussions got underway in Hawaii this week.

Waters of the U.S. Rule Meets More Opposition

Senate Environment and Public Works Chairman Jim Inhofe says internal memos submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers to his panel undermines the Clean Water rule.