Month: September 2024
Ag News
Milk production rose slightly in August
Milk production rose slightly in August. USDA says production totaled 18.1 billion pounds, which was one-tenth of a percent more than August of 2023. USDA also revised the July figures down to 18.2 billion pounds, [Read More…]
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A special and symbolic celebration of progress
Students, administrators and community members gathered at the Mitchell High School construction site Friday for a ceremonial “beam signing”. It’s a first for Superintendent Joe Childs. “It symbolizes more than just a hunk of metal,” [Read More…]
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Mitchell School District celebrates progress on new high school construction
Students, community members and special guests were on hand for Friday’s symbolic “beam-signing” at the Mitchell High School construction site. Mitchell School Board president Brittni Flood was amazed at how far construction has progressed. “We [Read More…]
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Avera Health to End Partnership with Humana Medicare Advantage Due to Patient Care Concerns
Avera Health has announced it will discontinue its partnership with Humana Medicare Advantage at the end of the year, citing ongoing issues that negatively affect patient care. The organization has informed its patients with Humana [Read More…]
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South Dakota Allocates $3 Million to Strengthen Indigent Defense System
South Dakota’s legislature has dedicated $3 million to enhance its public defense system, addressing the critical need for legal representation for individuals unable to afford it. This funding stems from the establishment of a new [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota State Ends Non-Conference Schedule in Louisiana
The South Dakota State University football team wraps up the nonconference portion of its schedule Saturday with a matchup at Southeastern Louisiana. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Strawberry Stadium in Hammond, Louisiana. The [Read More…]
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USD Volleyball Pushes Iowa to Five Sets
CORALVILLE, Iowa — After dropping the first two sets to the University of Iowa, the South Dakota volleyball team battled back to force a fifth set but would eventually fall 3-2 to the Hawkeyes. Avery Van [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Sweep Idaho State in Invite Opener in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State improved to 9-0 on the season Thursday night with a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-19, 25-18) over Idaho State at the Sanford Pentagon. With nine consecutive victories to start the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins
CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday. [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Rodgers sparkles in his first home start since his injury to lead Jets to 24-3 win over Patriots
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers was in total control in a superb homecoming performance that kept the cheers and chants going from the giddy New York Jets fans. And this time, Rodgers was [Read More…]
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Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Already an NBA MVP and an Olympic gold medalist, All-Star center Joel Embiid now has until the end of the decade to try to win his first NBA championship with the Philadelphia 76ers. With another [Read More…]
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Court explains abortion ballot measure trial mix-up but doesn’t schedule new date
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight More information emerged Thursday about the confusion that wrecked plans for a trial next week on South Dakota’s abortion-rights ballot measure, but no new trial date has been scheduled, while a motions [Read More…]
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How to vote early in South Dakota, beginning today
South Dakota Searchlight Early voting for South Dakota’s Nov. 5 general election begins today. Check registration To cast an early ballot, voters should first make sure they’re registered. Voter registration status can be checked in [Read More…]
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Confirmed Whooping Cough Case in SF Roosevelt High School Student
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed a case of whooping cough in a student from the Sioux Falls School District, specifically at Roosevelt High School. In an email sent to parents, the district [Read More…]
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Corn Palace connecting with Canada
The Corn Palace is reaching out north of the border. Corn Palace Director Doug Greenway says the iconic landmark was featured in a presentation to travel agents across Canada. “The focus was ag through tourism [Read More…]
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Shohei Ohtani becomes the first major league player to exceed 50 homers and 50 steals in a season
MIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season during the most spectacular game of a history-making career for the Los [Read More…]
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Department of Corrections Prison Lock-Down Update
Initial searches of the South Dakota State Penitentiary and Jameson Annex this week have resulted in the identification and confiscation of dangerous and illicit contraband. Some of the items found include handmade weapons, other items [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska’s electoral vote process to benefit Trump
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republicans are stepping up their efforts to change Nebraska’s electoral vote process to winner-take-all — a move that would benefit former President Donald Trump in an expected close November election [Read More…]
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Uncommitted movement declines to endorse Harris, but encourages against Trump, third-party votes
Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Uncommitted movement, the pro-Palestinian group critical of the Biden administration’s handling of the war in Gaza, announced Thursday that it will not endorse Vice President [Read More…]
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Harris campaign says it did not use Trump campaign materials sent from Iranian hackers
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign said on Thursday that it did not use any materials that the FBI said Iranian hackers gathered from email accounts associated with former President Donald [Read More…]
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