Associated Press
Kings Start Strong, Cruise In Shutting Out Wild
Justin Williams and Jeff Carter scored 98 seconds apart on the first two shots of the game, Williams added a goal on Los Angeles' first shot of the second period, and the Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on Thursday night behind Jonathan Bernier's first shutout of the season.
Pelfrey, Power Hitting Lead Twins Past Tigers 8-2
Mike Pelfrey pitched into the sixth inning in his Minnesota debut, Josh Willingham and Trevor Plouffe hit home runs and the Twins took the season-opening series from the Detroit Tigers with an 8-2 victory Thursday.
South Dakota Program Will Train Veterans for Firefighting
The western South Dakota city of Lead is training military veterans to help fight fires.
Prescribed Burn Sparks 14,000-acre Grassland Fire
A prescribed burn started by the U.S. Forest Service southeast of Hettinger, N.D., has escaped containment lines and scorched about 14,000 acres of grassland in South Dakota's Perkins County.
Kevin Ware Says Show of Support Helped Him Remain Upbeat
ATLANTA - Just seeing a picture of Kevin Ware up and moving around again inspired the Louisville Cardinals. Imagine the boost they're going to get having Ware alongside them.
Rutgers Fires Basketball Coach Mike Rice Over Abuse, Taunts
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Once the video went viral, Mike Rice's coaching days at Rutgers were over.
South Korea: North Korea Moved Missile to East Coast
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea has moved a missile with "considerable range" to its east coast, South Korea's defense minister said Thursday, but he added that there are no signs that the North is preparing for a full-scale conflict.
Witnesses Recount Fatal Apartment Fire in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS - One of two people who tried to help save a Sioux Falls woman and a toddler who ended up dying in an apartment fire called the woman a "true hero."
Emmanuel Nyuon Child Sex Trafficking Trial Under Way in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS - A trial for a Sioux Falls man accused of conspiring to sell a 14-year-old girl for sex is under way.
Corn Palace Festival Entertainers Released
MITCHELL - The Corn Palace has announced five entertainers who will perform during this summer's Corn Palace Festival.