Series Win For Twins

Danny Santana tripled, doubled and drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 8-4 Wednesday night to tighten the AL Central race ahead of the Tigers’ big weekend series in Kansas City.

Twins Change Affiliate

Chattanooga is the new home of the Minnesota Twins’ Double-A minor-league affiliate.

Royals Gain Ground

Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals roughed up Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale in a 6-2 victory Wednesday night that kept the pressure on Detroit in the AL Central.

Jacks Close Non League Schedule

The South Dakota State University football team closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule Saturday night by hosting Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the 48th Annual Beef Bowl.

GPS Tracking Suggested For Accused Stalkers And Domestic Abusers

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says it’s time to give judges the authority to order electronic surveillance of some of the men and women who are accused of stalking or domestic abuse in Iowa.

Iowa Home Sales Lower

Home sales in Iowa decreased last month by 9.2-percent compared to August 2013, according to a new report from the Iowa Association of Realtors.

Lt. Governor Decision May Take Weeks

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says it might take a couple of weeks before he names a new Lt. Governor to replace Lavon Heidemann, who resigned.

Courts Might Overturn Ballot Decision

A constitutional law professor doesn’t believe the courts will allow a change to the Nebraska Republican gubernatorial ticket to stand.

Feeding South Dakota Seeks Grant

Wal-Mart is offering $3 million in grants to Feeding America food banks across the country.

Younger Workers Leaving Area

With the expected addition of five to seven hundred jobs over the next few years, workers and housing will be critical issues.