Year: 2022

Sarah Beth Guevara/ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Chinese artisans have crafted 100 paper lanterns lit by 10,000 LED lights to celebrate the Lunar New Year, according to The REACH at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., [Read More…]

Biden orders US troop deployments to reassure NATO allies amid Russia standoff

Michael Reynolds/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Image (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. troop deployments to reassure NATO allies amid the standoff with Russia over Ukraine. Pentagon press secretary John Kirby announced the imminent arrival [Read More…]

Houthi missile intercepted by UAE during historic Israeli visit raises tensions

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog speaks at al-Wasl Dome at Expo 2020 Dubai during Israel’s expo National Day in the gulf emirate on January 31, 2022. – KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images (JERUSALEM)– While Israeli’s president [Read More…]

Duchess Kate takes over two patronages from Prince Harry

JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Duchess Kateis taking over two patronages her brother-in-law Prince Harry relinquished when he and his wife, Duchess Meghan, stepped down from their senior royal roles. Kate, the Duchess [Read More…]

Why US, other nations are holding diplomatic boycott of Beijing Games

Hou Yu/China News Service via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The 2022 Winter Olympic opening ceremonies will be dotted with empty seats as some major world VIPs skip the festivities in protest against the Chinese [Read More…]

‘End game’: Iran nuclear talks nearing resolution or nuclear crisis, US warns

simon2579/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — While President Joe Biden works to address the crisis over Russia menacing Ukraine, there is another critical one looming, with a senior State Department official telling reporters the “end game” is [Read More…]

Ag News

Real pork: addressing consumer concerns, highlighting farmers

A campaign to build consumer trust through celebrating pork and the hard work of producers is underway. Healthy Living: …

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JBS agrees to $52 million settlement in antitrust lawsuit

Meat packing company JBS has agreed to a partial settlement of $52.2 million in an anti-trust lawsuit alleging price fixing. The lawsuit was originally filed in June 2020 through the US District Court of Minnesota [Read More…]

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Illinois Governor’s proposed budget includes inflation relief

During his State of the State Address Wednesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget plan including efforts to alleviate financial burdens caused by inflation. Pritzker says the Family Relief Plan [Read More…]

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USDA invests in rural communities for more circular economy

The USDA is investing more than $1.4 billion into rural economies to support business, regional food systems, housing and more. Ag Secretary Vilsack says the investments will create more circular economies to increase investments in [Read More…]

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Hogs sharply higher, cattle continue upward trend

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were higher, with most months up sharply, supported by follow through buying and direct cash business during the session. Feeders picked up additional support from the lower move [Read More…]

20 years behind bars for Sioux Falls teen who killed father

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A Sioux Falls teen has been sentenced to spend 20 years in prison for fatally shooting his father and injuring his father’s girlfriend. Minnehaha County Judge Susan Sabers on Monday [Read More…]

Students evacuated following explosion, fire at high school

MILLER, S.D. (AP) — Officials say students have been evacuated from a high school in Miller following an explosion and fire in the shop area. School board chairwoman Natalie Bertsch says no injuries have been [Read More…]

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

Washington has some new Commanders in town. The NFL team announced its new name on Wednesday, 18 months after fresh pressure from sponsors helped convince the once-storied franchise to drop its old moniker following decades [Read More…]

February 2, 2022 Sports

NBA-SCHEDULE — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 112-98 to hand the Wizards their sixth straight loss. The [Read More…]

Democratic state Rep. Jamie Smith running for SD governor