Year: 2024
Ag News
Iowa job losses connected to downturn in farm economy
The down farm economy is taking a toll on employment in at least one Midwestern state. Iowa Farm Bureau economics and research manager Christopher Pudenz says recent analysis shows the downturn could claim more than [Read More…]
Ag News
FMMO final rule to be published Monday, referendum begins
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released its final rule to update the federal milk marketing orders two weeks ago, but farmers and cooperatives still can’t vote to accept or reject it. That’s because the final rule [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Vikings take 4-game win streak home to face Cardinals, who haven’t won in Minnesota since 1977
Arizona (6-5) at Minnesota (9-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Vikings by 3 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 7-4; Vikings 7-4. Series record: Vikings lead 18-12. Last meeting: Vikings beat Cardinals 34-26 [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Anthony Edwards calls his struggling Timberwolves `soft’ and `just a bunch of little kids’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — In his four-plus NBA seasons, Anthony Edwards has never been afraid to speak his mind. But the Minnesota Timberwolves star was particularly candid in a profanity-laced explanation of his team’s recent struggles [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Daniel Jones is signing with the Vikings after his release from the Giants
Former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Jones will join Minnesota’s practice squad less than a week [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
SEC losses are big gains for SMU and Indiana in latest College Football Playoff rankings
The Southeastern Conference’s losses were almost everyone else’s gain in the College Football Playoff rankings, with SMU nudging its way into the top 12 and Indiana staying in the mix at No. 10 despite a [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota drops road contest at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — South Dakota basketball dropped a road matchup to Big 10 foe Nebraska Wednesday night in Pinnacle Bank Arena 96-79. Chase Forte led the way for the Yotes, as he scored all 20 of his [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Coyotes win fifth Summit League Tournament Championship 3-2 over SDSU
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the fifth time in seven years, the South Dakota volleyball team was crowned the Summit League Tournament Champions Tuesday night. The Coyotes became the first team in Summit League Tournament history [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota State Top No. 21 Oregon in Hawaii
LAIE, Hawaii – South Dakota State women’s basketball knocked off its second top-25 opponent of the season Tuesday with a 75-70 victory over No. 21 Oregon in the final game of the North Shore Showcase. SDSU [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Jacks Trounce Missouri State in Cayman Islands Finale
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – South Dakota State jumped out to a lead two minutes into its third-place contest versus Missouri State at the Cayman Islands Classic on Tuesday, Nov. 26, and never wavered as the [Read More…]
Latest News
Congress may have to ‘put the brakes on’ some uses of presidential power, Thune says
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight BRANDON — Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, signaled Tuesday he’s willing to push back against potential attempts by President-elect Donald Trump to expand presidential power over federal spending. “Every [Read More…]
Latest News
Carbon pipeline company has failed to address crossing concerns, oil pipeline company says
South Dakota Searchlight/Joshua Haiar A company proposing a carbon dioxide pipeline should have conditions on its potential permit after it failed to address concerns about crossings with a crude oil pipeline, said the company that [Read More…]
Latest News
Daughter gives thanks for journey of deceased mother’s quilt
Curt Nettinga, Huron Plainsman/South Dakota Searchlight HURON — There are those rare times – very emotional, memorable instances – when all of the good things fall into place and the outcome is a heartwarming experience [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Moana 2’ scores Disney Animation record with $13.8 million in previews
Disney How far will Moana 2 go at the box office? That’s yet to be determined, but the film has already scored a Disney Animation record. The film earned $13.8 million at the box office [Read More…]
ABC Business News
What have past Republican presidents said about tariffs?
Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC (WASHINGTON) — Tariff threats voiced by President-elect Donald Trump this week rippled through global stocks and triggered warnings from U.S. retail executives about the risk of higher prices. Former President George W. Bush, who congratulated Trump a day [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump’s tariff threat
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Tuesday, achieving the milestone less than 24 hours after a tariff pledge from President-elect Donald Trump sparked fears of [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Warren Buffett to donate $1.1 billion of Berkshire stock to 4 family foundations
Houston Cofield/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett revealed that he would be donating more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family’s foundations. [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Musk’s DOGE wants to slash regulations. Workers and patients may suffer, experts say.
Marc Piasecki/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has vowed to dismantle thousands of federal regulations as the co-head of a new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, says the nation’s financial security depends on [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Walmart to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. This brings it in line with several major corporations that have reviewed their operational practices [Read More…]
ABC Health News
What policies could RFK Jr. actually change at HHS?
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Named to lead the nation’s sprawling Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big ideas for busting public health policy norms. His Senate confirmation hearings — [Read More…]
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