Month: July 2022
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Buxton’s 2-run homer in 9th lifts Twins over Orioles 3-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hit his second game-ending home run of the season, a two-run drive off Jorge López in the ninth inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“Extra” extra: A background actress gets the spotlight, thanks to a now-viral clip of ‘Doctor Strange’ sequel
Marvel Studios Background actors — commonly known as extras — are the unsung heroes of any movie or TV show, as they fill the frame and give context to a scene without saying a word. [Read More…]
Ag News
FSA administrator emphasizes flexibility for USDA programs
Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux says USDA is working to be flexible within existing programs to help more farmers and ranchers. Ducheneaux used the new forage hauling provision within the ELAP program as an [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota farmer bullish on farmland
The farmland market continues to be strong across the Midwest. In southern Minnesota, corn and soybean farmer Tim Waibel says quality ground is going for $10,000 to $14,000 an acre. “All depends on you know, [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued July 01 at 9:03AM MDT until July 04 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Forestburg affecting Sanborn County. …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River near Mitchell affecting [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘DWTS’ dancer Sharna Burgess and Brian Austin Green welcome first child together
ABC/Maarten de Boer Dancing with the Stars pro Sharna Burgess and her boyfriend, actor Brian Green Austin, welcomed their first child together, a boy, on Tuesday. Burgess, 37, shared the news Thursday on Instagram, writing, [Read More…]
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In Brief: ‘Stranger Things’ back on top; ‘Love Island’ returns with Sarah Hyland, and more
Stranger Things has regained the top spot as Netflix’s most popular TV show of all time, according to the streamer. Netflix’s list of most popular titles is calculated based on viewership during a title’s first [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Chris Pratt dishes on the “intense” making of ‘The Terminal List’
Courtesyof Prime Video The new Chris Pratt action-drama The Terminal List, debuting Friday on Amazon Prime Video, is about a Navy SEAL who loses his unit, his family is being threatened, and isn’t sure whom [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Avoid food poisoning this Independence Day with these simple tips from the USDA
LauriPatterson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With Independence Day approaching, and plenty of associated picnics and barbecues on the way, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning of the dangers of foodborne illness and providing some [Read More…]
ABC Health News
July 4th fireworks can be stressful for dogs. These 6 tips can keep them calm and safe
Hillary Kladke/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Fourth of July rings in the peak of summer quite literally as fireworks fly into the sky from cities to backyards alike. While the celebration is often colorful [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 6/30/21
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5, Minnesota 3 Houston 2, NY Yankees 1 Toronto 4, Tampa Bay 1 Seattle 8, Oakland 6 NATIONAL [Read More…]
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Calls to free Brittney Griner escalate ahead of WNBA star’s trial in Russia
Mike Mattina/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Friends and family members of Brittney Griner gathered for a vigil outside the Russian Consulate in New York City on Wednesday evening, calling for the WNBA star’s release ahead of [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
How feasible are Republicans’ ‘pro-family’ plans in wake of new abortion restrictions?
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican lawmakers are proposing what they call “pro-family” platforms following the Supreme Court’s scrapping of the constitutional protections around abortion to try to help people who, in some states, could [Read More…]
ABC National News
Fourth of July weekend weather: What to expect
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Rain, heat and fire are all in the forecast this 4th of July weekend. Here’s what to know: South Heavy rain is pounding the Texas coast and western Louisiana on [Read More…]
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Shark attack at Florida beach leaves teenage girl seriously injured
LITTLE DINOSAUR/Getty Images (KEATON BEACH, Fla.) — A teenage girl was seriously injured in a shark attack at a Florida beach on Thursday, authorities said. The attack happened at Keaton Beach in northwestern Florida’s Taylor [Read More…]
ABC National News
Chicago Alderwoman waits 29 years for housing assistance, takes legislative action for change
Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor is pictured with Chicago youth attending the 20th ward’s annual youth forum. – Courtesy Alderwoman Jeanette Taylor (CHICAGO) — As a 19-year-old, Jeanette Taylor was a single mother raising three children inside [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde families demand answers from City Council during heated hearing
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (UVALDE, Texas) — More than one month since the massacre at Robb Elementary School that killed 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, families of victims demanded answers from city [Read More…]
Ag News
Study finds producers sleep nearly 30 minutes less during peak seasons
A recent study shows that farmers and ranchers are at an increased risk for sleep deprivation during peak agricultural seasons. University of Nebraska Extension Educator Susan Harris tells Brownfield farmers and ranchers spend about 25 [Read More…]
Ag News
Farm Credit Mid-America and Farm Credit Midsouth announce plans to merge
Farm Credit Mid-America and Farm Credit Midsouth have announced their intentions to merge and operate under the name Farm Credit Mid-America. The two associations serve more than 137,000 customers in 391 counties across six states. [Read More…]
Ag News
A more costly 4th of July cookout
If you’re headed a cookout this July 4th be prepared for the cost to be higher this year. Farm Bureau economist Veronica Nigh says the average cost for 10 people is $69.68, up 17%, or [Read More…]