Month: August 2021
ABC World News
Fred may strengthen to tropical storm as it closes in on US: Latest track
ABC News (MIAMI BEACH, Fla.) — Tropical Depression Fred may restrengthen to a tropical storm Friday as it closes in on Florida. The biggest threat from Fred is flash flooding, especially in South Florida, where [Read More…]
Ag News
Groups want accurate LCA for any sustainable aviation fuel tax credits
Congress is considering a tax incentive for sustainable aviation fuels, and biofuel and ag groups are asking that any credit be based on up-to-date life cycle carbon assessment (LCA) methods. Ed Hubbard, general counsel and [Read More…]
Ag News
MO State Fair swine exhibitor has sights on champion
FFA member Colin Humphreys is in his sixth year showing pigs at the Missouri State Fair. He tells Brownfield his goal is to eventually show the champion junior borrow. “We’ve done pretty good at shows, [Read More…]
Ag News
Michigan Agri-Businesses says infrastructure package supports ag needs
The head of the Michigan Agri-Business Association says the across-the-board investments laid out in the recently passed bipartisan infrastructure package in the U.S. Senate will help agriculture and rural America. “We’re hopeful that the House [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle, hogs end the week mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed, watching corn and direct business. August live cattle closed $.40 lower at $122.75 and October live cattle closed $.37 lower at $128.12. [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybean yields are a “wildcard”
Purdue Ag Economist Jim Mintert says soybean yields will be a wildcard in upcoming USDA reports. “That’s true not just here in the Eastern Corn Belt and in Indiana, but elsewhere in the country as [Read More…]
Latest News
Dell Rapids dominates Flandreau in Amateur Baseball Championship
MITCHELL, S.D. – In a battle of Cornbelt League rivals, the Dell Rapids Mudcats dominated from the first inning on in with a 16-1, six inning championship victory over Flandreau on Sunday afternoon to capture [Read More…]
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Arrests for drugs, drunken driving down at Sturgis rally
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Data from the South Dakota Highway Patrol shows arrests for drugs and drunken driving are down at this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally compared to last year. According to the Highway Patrol, [Read More…]
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30 years in prison for man who attacked driver who died
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has been sentenced to 30 months in a federal prison for assaulting a driver who had crashed into his front yard and later died. The U.S. Attorney’s [Read More…]
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Flandreau shuts down the Dimock-Emery offense to advance to Sunday’s championship game
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Flandreau Cardinals advanced to Sunday’s championship game with a 5-1 win over Dimock-Emery in the first semifinal on Saturday night at Cadwell Park. Flandreau (16-10) would score two runs in the [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Bills owners committed to sharing costs on proposed stadium
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula are committed to paying a portion of the projected $1.4 billion in their proposal to build a stadium. “When it comes to the future [Read More…]
Latest News
Census shows South Dakota cities fueled growth
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s cities fueled the state’s population growth over the last decade, according to detailed population data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau that will form the basis for the state’s [Read More…]
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Governor says suspended Secretary of Corrections has retired
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem on Friday announced the retirement of a Cabinet secretary who she suspended amid an investigation into complaints of low employee morale and sexual harassment at [Read More…]
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Census data: US is diversifying, white population shrinking
No racial or ethnic group dominates for those under age 18, and white people declined in numbers for the first time on record in the overall U.S. population as the Hispanic and Asian populations boomed [Read More…]
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Angels season comes to an end in the quarterfinals
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Alexandria Angels shot at a third consecutive state championship came to an end Thursday night with a 5-3 loss vs. Flandreau. Flandreau (15-10) never trailed in the game, scoring two runs [Read More…]
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Dimock-Emery advances to the semifinals
MITCHELL, S.D. – Dimock-Emery’s postseason magic continued on Thursday night with a 7-3 win over the 20-1 Plankinton Bankers to advance to Saturday’s semifinal in the Class B Amateur Baseball State Tournament. The Raptors (14-10) [Read More…]
News
Three suspects sought in connection with Corn Palace fire
On Thursday afternoon at 4:17 pm, the Mitchell Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at the rear of the Corn Palace next to the Plaza stage. On arrival crews found decorative materials used [Read More…]
News
Ekeren Named President/CEO Of Avera Queen Of Peace Hospital
Bob Sutton, Avera President and CEO, announces that Doug Ekeren has been named the regional president and CEO of Avera Queen of Peace Hospital (AQOP) after serving in the role on an interim basis. Ekeren, [Read More…]
News
Dakota Wesleyan University awarded South Dakota Community Grant
Dakota Wesleyan University was recently awarded a $12,000 Community Innovation Grant through the South Dakota Community Foundation. The funds will provide students with a laptop to use at work and on campus while enrolled in [Read More…]
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Firefighters battle blaze south of Sturgis
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Wildfire crews in South Dakota tried Thursday to contain a wildfire burning at Kirk Hill about five miles southwest of the city of Sturgis. The fire had burned approximately 80 [Read More…]
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