Month: October 2024
Ag News
Delays caused by Mexican train derailment almost over
Delays caused by a train derailment south of the Mexico-U.S. border are nearly over. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield the location of the derailment nearly a week ago delayed several U.S. [Read More…]
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More stable hog market
A swine lending specialist anticipates more stability in the hog market going into 2025. Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial also serves as president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association. “As we look forward, certainly profitability [Read More…]
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Chinese interest in equine creating unique opportunity for Kansas and Nebraska
China’s growing equestrian market is creating opportunities for the equine industry in Kansas and Nebraska. Tessa Beeman with the Kansas Department of Agriculture says a Chinese trade delegation recently toured several facilities to learn more [Read More…]
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Riceville-to-Riceville hurricane relief
Being the namesake of a small town in north Iowa helped spark an effort to help victims of Hurricane Helene in Riceville, North Carolina. Ruth Meirick is the foundation director for Minnesota Farm Bureau and [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 18, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.70, down 18 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $315.60, down $2.50Dec. soybean oil closed at 41.82, down 77 pointsDec. wheat [Read More…]
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Advocates turn in petition urging acceptance of $69M for energy rebates; no response from Noem
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A rural advocacy group has turned in its petition signed by 904 South Dakotans urging Governor Kristi Noem to reconsider her decision to reject nearly $69 million in federal funds for [Read More…]
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Counties fending off a storm of election-related lawsuits
Makenzie Huber and Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Some county officials in South Dakota are still dealing with a flurry of election-related litigation that began last spring, despite several losses by plaintiffs claiming violations of election [Read More…]
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Native American cultural site forgotten in Iowa, preserved in South Dakota
Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch LYON COUNTY, Iowa – In the far northwest corner of Iowa, a mown trail winds among burial mounds and artifacts of the Oneota people, a cultural grouping of Native American nations [Read More…]
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Funeral mourners recall Tim Johnson’s hard work, humor, faith and devotion to family
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Tim Johnson’s legacy stretches across South Dakota. It’s in each drop of water from the Mni Wiconi water project, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, and several [Read More…]
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Pot laws in South Dakota: Thousands of charges, few harsh penalties imposed
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight It’s true that on paper, South Dakota’s cannabis laws are some of the strictest in the nation. It’s also true that judges rarely impose the most severe sanctions available in [Read More…]
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Officials urge voters to be prepared and consider voting early as turnout predictions grow
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The county officials who run South Dakota’s elections want voters to study up and prepare for long wait times on Election Day, if they don’t plan to vote early. As of [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left and the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota 31-29 on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division. Jahmyr [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign suggested he would begin previewing his closing argument Saturday night with Election Day barely two weeks away. But the former president kicked off his rally with a detailed story about Arnold Palmer, at [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time
CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference-maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top. They’re one step away. Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs [Read More…]
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No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette’s takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15 on [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Jacks Drop Defensive Slugfest at North Dakota State
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller connected with RaJa Nelson on two touchdown passes, including the game-winner from 20 yards out with 1 minute and 49 seconds remaining to lift the second-ranked [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Coyotes Down Penguins 27-17 to Claim First Win in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — It was the Penguins defending their home turf that got the first 14 points of the night in eastern Ohio, but it would be the explosive plays from Charles Pierre Jr. that would spark the [Read More…]
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SDSU Wins 18th Straight at St. Thomas
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The South Dakota State volleyball team extended its win streak to 18 Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 (16-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-18) victory at St. Thomas. At 18-0 overall (6-0 Summit), SDSU is [Read More…]
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Fatal Crash in Jackson County
An unidentified man died in a single vehicle crash four miles west of Kadoka Friday evening. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a pickup truck was [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
First Round Playoff Pairings Set for Nine-Man Football
Nine-Man Football Playoff Pairings 1st round on Thursday, October 24th (Higher seeds host. Times to be determined.) The official Class 11B bracket will be released on Saturday, October 19 following the completion of the game [Read More…]
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