Congress To Work On Continuing Resolution

While federal lawmakers don’t plan to spend many days in Washington before the November elections, they do have to make sure the government can continue to operate beyond the end of the fiscal year on September 30th.

Congress Wants More Detail On ISIS Plan

Many members of Congress say they want to hear more details of the President’s plan to take on the threat posed by the terrorist groups ISIL.

South Dakota DOT Receives Grant

The South Dakota Department of Transportation has been awarded a $12 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant.

Vikings Suffer Setback

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots took advantage of Adrian Peterson’s absence and Matt Cassel’s four interceptions in a 30-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Vikings Reinstate Coach

The Minnesota Vikings have reinstated special teams coach Mike Priefer after a two-game suspension for making anti-gay remarks.

Huskers Back In Poll

After dropping from the poll last week, Nebraska has returned to the Associated Press Top 25 football poll.

Twins Snap Skid

Rookie Trevor May struck out a season-high 10 in six innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Sunday to end a four-game losing streak.

Royals Lose Ground

Daniel Nava hit a grand slam, Xander Bogaerts added a three-run shot and the Boston Red Sox rallied past the skidding Kansas City Royals 8-4 on Sunday.

New Science Lab At MMC

The new Avera Science Lab at Mount Marty College in Yankton was blessed and dedicated Friday.

Number Of Deer Licenses To Be Reduced

State wildlife officials say hunters in Iowa have sufficiently thinned down the deer herds, so the number of hunting licenses that will be issued is being scaled back to stabilize the population.