Month: May 2022

Marvel Studios Actor Benedict Wong became a real-life hero during an interview alongside his Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness co-star Xochitl [SOH-chee] Gomez. Gomez plays America Chavez in the film, a teen who [Read More…]

Ethanol market facing strong headwinds

A University of Missouri ag economist says ethanol has had a strong year so far, but challenges are ahead. Ben Brown with the MU Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute tells Brownfield the first challenge [Read More…]

Minnesota prepares to be abortion destination if Roe falls

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota could become a destination for abortion services for women from other states if the U.S. Supreme Court throws out the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, and the state’s abortion providers [Read More…]

South Dakota readies for state-lines abortion access fight

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s anti-abortion lawmakers and the state’s only abortion provider are poised to turn their fight to accessing abortion over state lines if the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on a [Read More…]

SD pot legalization campaign submits signatures for ballot

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Advocates for legalizing recreational marijuana in South Dakota on Tuesday submitted petition signatures to the secretary of state, saying they were confident they had collected enough to place the initiative [Read More…]

Tim Buddenhagen named Huron Boys Basketball Coach

Tim Buddenhagen has been named the new Head Boys Basketball Coach for the Huron Tigers. Buddenhagen has been the head girls basketball coach for the Tigers since 2018, winning 38 games over the past four [Read More…]

Jeffers HR carries streaking Twins past Orioles 7-2

BALTIMORE (AP) — Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the sixth inning and the surging Minnesota Twins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. The Twins have won [Read More…]

Twins INF Sanó having knee surgery, no timeline for return

BALTIMORE (AP) — Minnesota Twins infielder Miguel Sanó will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee and there’s no timeframe for his return, manager Rocco Baldelli said Tuesday. Sanó was placed [Read More…]

‘Off-kilter’ Wild move on from loss to Blues; Spurgeon fined

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild fell behind St. Louis early and into a pattern of frustration-fueled gaffes late, playing right into the hands of the Blues in the Game 1 blowout. Even [Read More…]

“I’m sorry you got fired” — Tom Cruise pokes fun at James Corden’s leaving ‘The Late Late Show’

Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty Images As he usually does when he appears on The Late Late Show, Tom Cruise poked fun at his pal James Corden on Tuesday night. The Top Gun star appeared in [Read More…]

Benedict Cumberbatch teases new ‘Doctor Strange’ film as “scariest” Marvel movie yet

Marvel Studios Benedict Cumberbatch can’t reveal much about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but he did tease it as the “scariest” installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. Directed by Sam Raimi, the [Read More…]

Meg Ryan sets rom-com return with ‘What Happens Later’

Taylor Hill/WireImage Entertainment Tonight reports Meg Ryan is making a return to rom-coms for the first time since 2008. The When Harry Met Sally star is set to direct and star opposite David Duchovny in [Read More…]

Biden touts economic growth, debt and deficit reduction ahead of Fed rate hike

Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that the federal government will pay down the national debt this quarter for the first time in six years. His remarks on [Read More…]

Soil health research links increased carbon to better drought protection

New research by the Soil Health Institute is working to measure soil organic carbon and its water retention properties to better combat drought. Researchers say new models developed in the study found as much as [Read More…]

RFA: ethanol exports drop during March

U.S. ethanol exports during March were 125.1 million gallons, 13% less than in February. The Renewable Fuels Association says that was the lowest total for the month of March in six years. The top customer [Read More…]

Higher meat prices could stick around this summer

Higher retail meat prices will likely hold steady this summer. Brian Earnest is the lead animal protein analyst with the knowledge exchange division at CoBank. Healthy Living: …

Economist says dairy x beef feeders adding value to dairy industry

An ag economist says the dairy industry is using more beef semen, helping to grow beef supplies and add value to the dairy sector. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says advancements in technology have made [Read More…]

Ethanol production up as stocks dip

U.S. ethanol production moved modestly higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 969,000 barrels a day, up 6,000 on the week and 17,000 on the year, with producers encouraged by solid [Read More…]

Exclusive: Sen. Ben Ray Lujan in emotional interview about recovering from his recent stroke

ABC News (WASHINGTON) — It was a cold, sunny morning in late January when Sen. Ben Ray Lujan awoke on his farm in New Mexico. His girlfriend was leaving early for a visit with friends, [Read More…]

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol