Thune Introduces Pollution Bill

South Dakota Senator John Thune introduced the Clean Air, Strong Economies (CASE) Act, at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW).

University Funding Debated

Iowa legislators began to take votes on key pieces of their state budget plan this week, with the House approving…

Chemicals In Minnesota Waters

Minnesota’s lakes and rivers contain pharmaceutical drugs and chemicals, according to a new follow-up study by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Watch Out For Deer

Motorists in Iowa might not think of June as being a high-risk time for running into deer.

School Aid Bill Clears House

Republicans in the Iowa House have approved bills that would provide a two percent increase in state “per pupil” spending for Iowa’s public schools for the 2016/2017 school year.

Referendum Would Reinstate Nebraska Death Penalty

A referendum effort is underway that would allow Nebraskans to vote on whether or not the state should reinstate the death penalty.

Twins Split Twinbill

Trevor May allowed two hits over seven innings to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday and a split of their day-night doubleheader.

Royals Regain Lead Share

Jason Vargas tossed six sharp innings, the Kansas City offense finally woke up against AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and the Royals beat the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Jacks Win Summit Honors

On the strength of top-three regular season finishes in 16 of 18 sports, South Dakota State University claimed its third consecutive Summit League Commissioner’s Cup.

SDSU Coach Leaving

South Dakota State head equestrian coach Megan Rossiter announced her resignation to pursue other professional opportunities.