Stories from March 16, 2024

A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds
Rural emergency hospitals are starting to gain a small foothold in the United States. They provide 24/7 emergency care and receive more than $3 million in federal money a year. But the catch is there are zero inpatient beds at the facilities.
No. 3 Purdue opens Big Ten Tournament play with 67-62 win over Michigan State
Zach Edey had 29 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks, as No. 3 Purdue recovered from a blown 12-point lead to beat the Spartans 67-62 in a hard-nosed quarterfinal game in the Big Ten Tournament on Friday.
Caitlin Clark, Connecticut, cowboy hats: Here’s what to watch for on Selection Sunday
Can the Iowa sensation finally win a ring? Will UConn repeat? Who could be this year’s Cinderella? With March Madness around the corner, here’s a preview of what to watch for on Selection Sunday.
After 161 years, land was officially returned to the Upper Sioux Community
Friday marks the return of over 2 square miles of state-owned land in southwest Minnesota to the Upper Sioux Community. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources closed the Upper Sioux Agency State Park mid-February.