Month: April 2024

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday addressed a joint meeting of Congress, where he praised U.S. leadership on the world stage as “indispensable.” Kishida is in Washington this week [Read More…]

Texas couple convicted of stealing from an elderly adult

A Texas couple has been convicted of a combined six charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the property of another person. A Bon Homme County jury Wednesday convicted 82 year old Richard [Read More…]

What the trans care recommendations from the NHS England report mean

Getty Images – STOCK (LONDON) — A new report commissioned by the National Health Service England advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults. Dr. Hillary Cass, a former president [Read More…]

Mitchell among the Top 10 towns in the region

Mitchell, South Dakota has been recognized as one of the top small towns in the region by USA Today’s 10 Best. In a rigorous selection process, Mitchell was carefully vetted by an expert panel before [Read More…]

Hot inflation likely to delay interest rate cuts. Here’s what to expect

Getty Images – STOCK (NEW YORK) — Consumers saddled with high credit card and mortgage rates held onto a source of solace in recent months: A forecast from the Federal Reserve promising long-awaited interest rate [Read More…]

Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga, and Laura Leighton reuniting for ‘Melrose Place’ reboot

Cast of ‘Melrose Place’ celebrating 100 episodes in 1995 — Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc The TV nostalgia keeps on rolling: Melrose Place is reportedly becoming the next 1990s show to get a reboot. ABC Audio has [Read More…]

“Even a wallflower can bloom” — Penelope follows her heart in ‘Bridgerton”s third season trailer

Netflix/Liam Daniels “Dearest gentle reader: We have been apart for far too long” is how Lady Whistledown coyly starts the trailer to the third season of Netflix’s Bridgerton — fitting, as fans have been waiting to hear [Read More…]

Ag News

Red meat, poultry production guesses higher

The USDA has higher expectations for 2024 U.S. red meat and poultry production. Beef is seen at 26.455 billion pounds, up 130 million from March on a faster slaughter rate and heavier average weights, with [Read More…]

At least 2 dead in Austria avalanche, rescue operation underway

File photo. (Andrew Holt/Getty Images) (LONDON) — At least two people were killed and two others were missing after being buried in a large avalanche at a ski resort in Austria on Thursday, authorities said. [Read More…]

Sioux Falls growth forces question: Can Smithfield and Big Sioux River co-exist

By Stu Whitney South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Travis Entenman stood on the banks of the Big Sioux River in central Sioux Falls on an early April afternoon, watching the future [Read More…]

O.J. Simpson, former football star acquitted of murder, dies at 76

Steve Marcus-Pool/Getty Images O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died, according to his [Read More…]

Kirsten Dunst reveals the one thing required for a ‘Bring It On’ reunion

ABC/Paula Lobo Kirsten Dunst is just as surprised as you that Bring It On was a huge hit. The actress reflected on the iconic 2000 cheerleading movie during an interview with Good Morning America on [Read More…]

In Brief: ‘Curb’ finale scores best numbers in years, and more

Variety reports Curb Your Enthusiasm scored its highest viewership of season 12 with its finale on Sunday. The last episode of the Larry David comedy drew 1.1 million viewers, based on a combination of Nielsen’s [Read More…]

Ag News

SCORE has room to grow ag mentorships

The Small Business Administration’s free nationwide mentorship program has the potential to support more agricultural entrepreneurs. Iowa ag banker Don Frazer tells Brownfield he’s been volunteering with SCORE since retiring a few years ago. “I [Read More…]

Ag News

What matters most to consumers

A recent survey from Purdue University shows that when it comes to buying habits, consumers still prioritize taste. Joe Balagtas is an ag economist for the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability. AUDIO: Healthy [Read More…]

Ag News

Researchers continue to track influenza virus in cattle

Researchers continue to investigate the transmission source of the influenza virus (highly pathogenic avian influenza in cattle) that has been found in dairy herds in multiple states. Drew Magstadt is a clinical associate professor at [Read More…]

Ag News

Conditions ripe for planting in Minnesota

Conditions are ripe for many Minnesota farmers to begin planting. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says recent moisture stunted fieldwork. “But I think that in the next two or three days we’ll [Read More…]

Ag News

CONAB lowers Brazil soybean, corn outlooks further

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has made more cuts to their domestic corn and soybean crop estimates. CONAB now has soybeans at 146.522 million tons, 0.2% less than March and 5.2% lower than a year [Read More…]

Governor Kristi Noem Pleased with South Dakota’s AAA Credit Rating

Governor Kristi Noem is celebrating Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of South Dakota’s AAA credit rating. “South Dakota’s conservative fiscal policies work. They make our people more prosperous and our government more efficient – and this rating [Read More…]

News

Mitchell Tech’s Quinn to compete in final round of Governor’s Giant Vision Competition