Month: November 2021
Ag News
Cattle futures mixed waiting on cash trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed ahead of this week’s widespread direct business. December live was down $.35 at $131.77 and February was up $.22 at $136.32. November feeders were $.32 [Read More…]
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South Dakota Legislature moves for subpoenas on Noem meeting
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers moved Monday to subpoena a document and a former state employee at the center of questions about whether Gov. Kristi Noem used her influence to aid her [Read More…]
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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…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
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…]
Ag News
Pork producers welcome USDA line speed trial
The USDA is inviting nine pork processing plants to participate in a trial that allows faster line speeds. The move comes eight months after a U.S. District Court in Minnesota shot down a 20-year pilot [Read More…]
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Hog futures end the week higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower and feeders were lower watching corn and Friday’s cleanup direct business. December live cattle were $.25 higher at $132.12 and February live cattle closed $.30 [Read More…]
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NCBA to USDA: halt Brazilian fresh beef imports
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says it’s time to keep Brazilian fresh beef out of the US. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield Brazil’s inability to adhere to rules set by the World Organization for Animal Health [Read More…]
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CME dairy prices tumbled Friday
Milk futures fell sharply and cash dairy prices were mostly down on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Friday. November Class III milk was down $.18 at $18.01. December closed down $.46 at $17.62. January closed down [Read More…]
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The look and feel of early Winter across parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, a Blizzard Warning is in effect early Friday in northeastern South Dakota. Other parts of the upper Midwest—the eastern Dakotas, northwestern Iowa, and much of Minnesota—are experiencing transportation difficulties due to [Read More…]