Month: September 2021
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Sept. 20, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 20, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA O’Gorman (14) 6-0 [Read More…]
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Joseph’s missed FG dooms Vikings in 34-33 loss to Cardinals
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings put together a near-perfect final drive, picking their way down the field while managing the clock so they would get the final play of a wild game in [Read More…]
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Camp, Mansaray lead South Dakota past Cal Poly 48-14
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Carson Camp threw two touchdown passes and Michael Mansaray ran for 141 yards and two scores as South Dakota overpowered Cal Poly 48-14 in nonconference play on Saturday. Mansaray’s [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls man convicted in meth case sentenced to 20 years
SIOUX FALLS, SD. (AP) — Authorities say a Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted for dealing large quantities of methamphetamine. Christopher Walker, 50, was indicted by [Read More…]
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COVID-19 affects musicals in Rapid City, Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Musicals scheduled in South Dakota’s two largest cities have either been postponed or scrapped due to the coronavirus. A musical that was set to run this weekend at the Orpheum [Read More…]
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Darren Clarke wins PGA Tour Champions playoff in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Darren Clarke won the Stanford International on Sunday for his third PGA Tour Champions victory of the season, beating K.J. Choi with a birdie on the second hole of a [Read More…]
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Thune challenger among Jan. 6 demonstrators in Washington
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Black Hills candidate who wants to unseat South Dakota Sen. John Thune in next year’s Republican primary says he demonstrated in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6 against President Joe [Read More…]
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Nearly 58% of eligible South Dakota residents are vaccinated
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota health officials said Monday about 63% of state residents age 12 and up have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine and nearly 58% are fully [Read More…]
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3 members of South Dakota family sentenced for grain fraud
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Three members of a South Dakota family accused of bilking millions from farmers due to risky speculation in the grain business have been sentenced to time behind bars. Jared Steffensen and [Read More…]
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DWU crowns 2021 homecoming royalty
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University crowned its homecoming royalty Monday night during Coronation. Michaela Herman, of Reliance, and Mason Larson of Langford, were named the DWU Homecoming Royalty for 2021. Michaela Herman, Reliance, is [Read More…]
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Vilsack says China will be accountable for Phase 1 Trade Agreement
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says China will be held accountable on trade. Vilsack says he will “press” the Chinese on their commitments while prioritizing the trade relationship between the two countries. “We will likely see [Read More…]
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Iowa cooperative victim of ransomware attack
A grain cooperative with more than 60 locations across Iowa says it is the victim of a ransomware attack. New Coop issued a statement Monday saying it recently identified a cybersecurity incident that impacted some [Read More…]
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Cargill’s RegenConnect to pay farmers for soil health practices
Cargill has introduced a new revenue stream for farmers as part of its commitment to advance regenerative ag practices across 10 million acres in North America by 2030. Ben Fargher is the managing director of [Read More…]
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Farmer expects to hear central IL corn yields all over the board
A central Illinois farmer is pleased with corn harvest so far but expects to hear a wide range of yields in his area. Marty Marr tells Brownfield there was a lot of harvest progress in [Read More…]
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Farm income projections looking at record levels
Rising ag baseline projections for the current marketing year could mean more cash lining ag producers’ wallets. A leading ag economist dissects economic factors within the ag economy to compare current trends with near-term projections. [Read More…]
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Showers then, cooler, drier pattern ahead for the Heartland
Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas will continue to produce relatively minor rainfall impacts across the South, where additional rainfall could total 1 to 2 inches or more. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system near the middle Atlantic Coast will [Read More…]
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Continued decline in boxed beef prices pressures cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day lower, pressured by the continued slide in boxed beef prices. October live cattle closed $.80 lower at $122.80 and December live cattle closed [Read More…]
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Lawmakers ask for $75 million to protect against ASF
Seven lawmakers are urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to include $75 million dollars in the next appropriations bill for protections against African Swine Fever. The funds would be designated for the National Veterinary Stockpile for [Read More…]
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Southern Minnesota farmer on the cusp of soybean harvest
Harvest is just days away for a south-central Minnesota farmer. Andy Bakken of Albert Lea says some of his soybeans have reached maturity. “We did plant kind of a full spectrum of beans this year, [Read More…]
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Cards set high bar in Week 1, hope to match it vs Vikings
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals are feeling good about themselves after a stellar Week 1 performance, and rightfully so. Quarterback Kyler Murray was awesome in the 38-13 win over Tennessee Titans. Receiver DeAndre [Read More…]