Huskers Lose Starter

Nebraska defensive back Charles Jackson will undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee.

U of M Shuns Washington Nickname

The University of Minnesota says it’s working with the Minnesota Vikings to keep the Washington Redskins’ nickname from being used when the two teams play on campus in November.

Early Childhood Teachers To Get Raise

Early childhood teachers are receiving an increase in pay from federal and local grants totaling $600,000.

Iowa Universities Counting Heads

Iowa’s three state universities are expecting to set record enrollments, or come close, when students return to the campuses later this month.

Fischer Wants Answers on Afghanistan Shootings

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer expects her Armed Services Committee to receive an official briefing on the deadly shooting in Afghanistan.

Johnson Saying Goodbye

Senator Tim Johnson is traveling the state this week, during the Congressional break, saying his goodbyes and thanking South Dakotans after serving in the public sector for more than 35 years.

Lower Chance For El Nino

The odds of an El Nino weather pattern occurring are changing.

Minnesota Farm Leader Says Russian Ban Hurts Everyone

Russia’s ban on ag products from several countries including the United States for a year will have negative impacts on…

Minnesota Congressmen React To Russian Ag Ban

Today, Russia’s Prime Minister laid out their response to Western sanctions by announcing a ban of U.S. ag products including…

Lake Yankton to Get a Makeover

The Corps of Engineers is asking for public comments on a plan to kill off all the fish in Lake Yankton, and then restock it.