Month: November 2021
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OSHA, South Dakota pork plant settle coronavirus complaint
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal workplace safety regulators announced Monday that they have reached an agreement with Smithfield Foods to settle a contested citation of the company’s coronavirus safety measures during a massive outbreak [Read More…]
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South Dakota lawmakers to press for Noem daughter’s records
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are pressing Gov. Kristi Noem’s administration to hand over a document that could prove whether a plan was in place to give her daughter another chance to [Read More…]
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South Dakota governor formally launches reelection campaign
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, who’s considered a rising star in the Republican Party, formally launched her reelection campaign Friday. Her campaign said in a statement that she has raised over $10 million [Read More…]
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South Dakota lawmakers pass new, shaken-up legislative map
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Legislature Wednesday approved new political boundaries that are likely to shake up the Statehouse after moderate Senate Republicans championed the proposal. The state’s population has shifted towards urban areas [Read More…]
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NHL postpones 3 games amid Ottawa Senators virus outbreak
The NHL postponed three Ottawa Senators games on Monday amid a COVID-19 outbreak on the team, the first time any North American major professional sports league has been hit by rescheduling this fall because of [Read More…]
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Indians settle lawsuit with Guardians roller derby team
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have resolved a lawsuit filed by a local roller derby team over rights to the name Guardians, the final hurdle for the Major League Baseball team to continue its [Read More…]
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Emmert says NCAA efforts to reform not motivated by fear
The NCAA’s move to restructure college sports is not being driven by fear, but rather a desire to seize an opportunity to tackle issues that have been building for decades, NCAA president Mark Emmert said [Read More…]
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Cousins throws 2 TDs, Vikings bounce back to beat Chargers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mike Zimmer said earlier in the week that his Minnesota Vikings still had plenty of fight. On Sunday they proved it, and possibly put their season back on track. The Vikings [Read More…]
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Hail Mary alert, South Dakota beats SDSU 23-20 on final play
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Carson Camp connected with Jeremiah Webb on a 57-yard Hail Mary as time expired to help South Dakota beat South Dakota State 23-30 on Saturday. Camp eluded pressure from South Dakota State’s three-man [Read More…]
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No. 14 Alabama pulls away 104-88 over South Dakota State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Jahvon Quinerly scored 26 points and Jaden Shackelford had 23 to lead No. 14 Alabama to a 104-88 victory over South Dakota State on Friday night. The Crimson Tide (2-0) parlayed [Read More…]
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Accused of assaulting ex, Vikes’ Cook says she assaulted him
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings star Dalvin Cook is facing a lawsuit from a former girlfriend for alleged assault, battery and false imprisonment for a year-ago altercation at his home, the Star Tribune reported Tuesday, [Read More…]
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Tucker’s overtime kick gives Ravens 34-31 win over Vikings
BALTIMORE (AP) — Justin Tucker’s job was much easier for this game-winning kick. No need to set an NFL record — although he still felt the usual nerves with victory on the line. “Every single [Read More…]
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Strong helps South Dakota St. upset North Dakota St. 27-19
BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Pierre Strong Jr. had two touchdown runs and the running back threw for another score as South Dakota State knocked off previously unbeaten and second-ranked North Dakota State 27-19 on Saturday. [Read More…]
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Military families push extended health care benefits for their children
adamkaz/iStock (WASHINGTON) — Debra Ward — a military wife and mother — assumed her husband’s more than 25 years of service would provide a safety net whenever their child became sick. The couple’s only son, [Read More…]
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Woman killed in Atlanta park was stabbed, cut over 50 times, autopsy shows
Kali9/iStock (ATLANTA) — A woman killed while walking her dog in an Atlanta park this past summer was stabbed and cut over 50 times, according to a medical examiner’s report released this week. Katherine “Katie” [Read More…]
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Letitia Wright’s vaccination status; Wesley Snipes reacts to new ‘Blade’ star; Offset’s HBO Max series The Hype renewed
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images As Letitia Wright recovers at home in London from an injury suffered on the set of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, her vaccination status may determine if she can return to work in America. CDC’s [Read More…]
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“Best Day Ever”: Britney Spears’ conservatorship is terminated
In an L.A. courtroom Friday, Britney Spears‘ 13-year-long conservatorship was terminated “in its entirety, effective immediately.” Britney was not present in the courtroom, but she was made aware of the decision. There were no objections. [Read More…]
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Kevin Costner’s ‘Yellowstone’ lassos three slots on “most watched” top 20 for last week
Paramount+ The Kevin Costner-led Paramount+ Western drama Yellowstone found its posse last week, snaring three of the top 20 slots on Digital Entertainment Group‘s weekly chart of the “Most Watched at Home” movies and TV shows. While Ryan Reynolds‘ blockbuster Free [Read More…]
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Oscar winner Melissa Leo gets “respect” as a crime boss in ‘Ida Red’
Paramount Pictures The Fighter Oscar winner Melissa Leo stars in the new crime thriller Ida Red, in which she plays the incarcerated, terminally ill head of a family of criminals. The actress explained to ABC Audio why she jumped [Read More…]
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Enchanting sequel news: First look at ‘Hocus Pocus 2’; ‘Disenchanted’ gets a release date
Disney+ The headlines continue to come fast and furious on Disney+ Day, and among them are some teases about sequels to a pair of beloved movies, Hocus Pocus and Enchanted. You can now see Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimi and Bette Midler back [Read More…]