Month: September 2022

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph said Tuesday that he wants to be Nebraska’s next head football coach and not just the interim guy for the next nine games. Joseph met with the media for [Read More…]

Vikings steered by star power in sharp opening performance

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After Minnesota’s 15-18 record over the last two seasons prompted dual replacements of the general manager and the coaching staff, a teardown of the roster that would have naturally followed those firings [Read More…]

Twins’ bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KC

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports, September 14th, 2022

Wednesday Sports, September 14th, 2022 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Football (1-2) plays at Aberdeen Central on Friday night. — The Mitchell Boys Golf will host the Mitchell Invite on Friday at Lakeview Golf Course starting [Read More…]

American Farm Bureau continues to monitor railroad negotiations

Agricultural groups including American Farm Bureau are closely watching railroad negotiations as the deadline to avert a national strike approaches. Andrew Walmsley is a senior director of government affairs with American Farm Bureau. “The rail [Read More…]

Ohio Farm Bureau Washington D.C. Leadership Experience is underway

Ohio Farm Bureau farmer leaders are meeting with lawmakers and highlighting top priority issues in Washington D.C. this week. County Farm Bureau presidents, young agricultural professionals, and AgriPOWER Class XIII members are advocating for Ohio [Read More…]

Missouri farmer says corn yields are below average but better than expected

Photo by Clint Stephens A southeast Missouri farmer in the middle of corn harvest says yields are below average but better than expected. Clint Stephens grows corn, soybeans, wheat, and rice in Stoddard County. He [Read More…]

USDA to purchase consumer-ready rice for food assistance programs

The USDA has announced it will purchase up to $50 million in domestically produced rice for distribution through food assistance programs. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has approved the purchase through the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter [Read More…]

Cattle futures fall on midday beef, broader market

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live were down and feeders were sharply lower, pressured by the losses in the broader market and lower midday boxed beef, getting ready for the week’s direct business. Feeders picked up additional [Read More…]

Queen Elizabeth live updates: Coffin arrives at Buckingham Palace

Sean Gallup/Getty Images (LONDON) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II “died peacefully” on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Balmoral Castle, the British royal family’s estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She was [Read More…]

Heavy fighting breaks out between Azerbaijan and Armenia

bergserg/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Heavy fighting has broken out between Azerbaijan and Armenia after Azerbaijan appeared to launch a large-scale attack on Armenian territory, triggering a crisis that poses a potentially serious challenge for [Read More…]

Taiwan becomes growing destination for Hong Kong residents looking for more freedom

ABC News (NEW YORK) — As the Chinese government increased its crackdown on political speech and dissenters in Hong Kong in recent years, tens of thousands of longtime residents have fled to nearby Taiwan to [Read More…]

How the public can pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II

Samir Hussein/WireImage (LONDON) — Queen Elizabeth II’s lying-in-state won’t begin until Wednesday evening, but people have already started lining up in London more than 24 hours before the first mourners will be allowed in for [Read More…]

Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier at night in response to energy crisis

PEC Photo/Getty Images (PARIS) — The Eiffel Tower will go dark earlier than usual each night in response to the energy crisis in Europe, officials announced Tuesday. The illumination of the Eiffel Tour will end [Read More…]

Eight arrested in suspected human trafficking ring that may have victimized thousands: DOJ

United States Department of Justice (NEW YORK) — Eight people were arrested Tuesday in connection with what federal authorities believe is a sprawling human smuggling operation that may have victimized thousands of migrants. Erminia Serrano [Read More…]

One person injured after package detonates at Northeastern University, school says

Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (BOSTON) — A package detonated at Northeastern University in Boston on Tuesday night, and a staff member sustained a minor hand injury, according to the school and police. The package was sent [Read More…]

Three children found on Coney Island beach drowned, deaths ruled homicides: Medical examiner