Month: November 2021
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 4, 2021
Dec. corn closed at $5.59 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $12.09 and 1/4, down 22 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $335.80, down $5.00Dec. soybean oil closed at 59.58, [Read More…]
Illinois, Iowa Representatives oppose suggested reductions to biofuel RVO’s
An Illinois Congresswoman spoke out against lowering Renewable Volume Obligation mandates in the Renewable Fuels Standard. During a House Ag Committee hearing Wednesday, Cheri Bustos urged the EPA not to set lower 2021 and 2022 [Read More…]
Public Utilities Commission urges consumers to plan for 3G phase out in 2022
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission wants South Dakotans to be aware that all major mobile carriers, including AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile, plan to phase out their 3G networks in 2022. The decommissioning of 3G [Read More…]
Covid-19 vaccinations now available for Ages 5 and up
Avera and other COVID-19 vaccine distributors can now offer vaccines to children ages 5-11. Anyone age 5 and older now can be vaccinated against the virus that has caused 3.2 million hospitalizations and 740,000 deaths [Read More…]
Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State, Oregon top CFP rankings
Georgia, Alabama, Michigan State and Oregon will start the College Football Playoff race in prime position at the top of the selection committee’s rankings. Unbeaten Cincinnati is going to need some help to make history [Read More…]
Sanford: 97% of workforce complying with vaccine mandate
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Sanford Health, a dominant provider of health care in the Upper Midwest, said that 97% of its workforce has complied with a mandate to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday or [Read More…]
Retailers association offers cash incentive to lure workers
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota has not been immune to the labor shortages that are plaguing businesses nationwide. That’s prompted the South Dakota Retailers Association to offer a cash incentive of $1,000 to try [Read More…]
South Dakota speaker names panel to weigh AG’s impeachment
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota House speaker on Tuesday named the six fellow Republicans and two Democrats who will join him in looking into the investigation of a fatal crash caused by [Read More…]
Sheriff who responded to South Dakota AG’s fatal crash dies
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The sheriff who responded to the scene of a fatal car crash caused by the South Dakota attorney general last year has died, the Hyde County Sheriff’s office said Tuesday. [Read More…]
Cousins, Vikings offense leaving far too many tries short
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all their setbacks over the first six weeks, whether self-inflicted or unlucky, the Minnesota Vikings emerged from their bye in a favorable position. They were settled to play Dallas in their [Read More…]
Vikes star DE Hunter done for year with torn pectoral muscle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter will miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle, a devastating loss of the team’s best pass rusher for the second straight year. [Read More…]
With Dak down, Cooper Rush passes Cowboys past Vikings 20-16
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cooper Rush’s first NFL start was a statement victory for the surging Dallas Cowboys with starting quarterback Dak Prescott stuck on the sideline. With every opportunity to outlast the fill-in for the [Read More…]
Strong rushes for 2 TDs, S. Dakota St. tops Youngstown St.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Pierre Strong rushed for 163 yards and two touchdowns and South Dakota State cruised past Youngstown State 47-16 on Saturday. The Jackrabbits (6-2, 3-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked No. 13 [Read More…]
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: A suitor’s lies end in a shocking elimination
ABC/Craig Sjodin The Bachelorette continued Tuesday with Michelle Young and her suitors dealing with the aftermath of Jamie‘s rumor about her having a previous relationship with Joe. Rick, a 32-year-old medical sales rep from Los Angeles, [Read More…]
Lady Gaga had “psychological difficulty” leaving behind her ‘House of Gucci’ character
Steven Meisel/British ‘Vogue’ Lady Gaga throws herself 100% into everything she does, and her starring role in the upcoming movie House of Gucci is no exception. Gaga tells British Vogue that while portraying Patrizia Reggiani [Read More…]
Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson, Martin Sheen and more sign onto charity reading of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
TEAFC Ted Lasso Emmy winner Jason Sudeikis, The Mandalorian‘s Rosario Dawson, and Star Wars star Mark Hamill are taking part in an all-star virtual reading of the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, benefiting The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC), a charity dedicated to helping [Read More…]
Kristen Stewart announces engagement to Dylan Meyer, talks “chill” wedding plans
LRNYC/MEGA/GC Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) Kristen Stewart announced Tuesday that she’s engaged to Dylan Meyer. The Spencer actress revealed her good news on SiriusXM’s The Howard Stern Show, opening up about how the proposal went down. “We’re marrying, we’re totally gonna do [Read More…]
‘Monsters Inc.’ turns 20 today
Disney+ On November 2, 2001, Disney/Pixar released Monsters, Inc., one of Pixar’s most enduring franchises. The toon starred the voice of Billy Crystal as one-eyed would-be funnyman Mike Wazowski and John Goodman as his fuzzy buddy, James P. “Sully” Sullivan. The [Read More…]
Facebook to shut down facial recognition system
luchezar/iStock (NEW YORK) — Meta, the newly named parent company of Facebook, announced Tuesday that it was shutting down its use of a facial recognition system on its social media platform. The announcement comes after [Read More…]
Tips to save green and switch to more sustainable energy options at home
PeopleImages/iStock (NEW YORK) — As climate change takes center stage with global leaders, it’s a perfect time to take a look around our own homes to see what small changes can help reduce one’s carbon [Read More…]
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