Month: July 2025
45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match
WASHINGTON (AP) — Venus Williams wanted to send a message — to herself and to others — about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up. Yes, [Read More…]
Rich Hill becomes oldest player in majors at 45 with start against Cubs
CHICAGO (AP) — Kansas City’s Rich Hill seemed a bit rusty in his return to the majors as baseball’s oldest active player on Tuesday night. His Royals teammates didn’t make the 45-year-old left-hander’s start against [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: July 23, 2025
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JULY 23, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell 16-and-under baseball (19-10 on the season), awaits the Class A 16U state tournament July 25-27 in Yankton. Mitchell will begin state tournament play at noon Friday [Read More…]
Landon Ruesink Named GPAC Male Nominee for the A. O. Duer Award
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Landon Ruesink, Dakota Wesleyan Football and Baseball dual-sport athlete, has been tabbed the Great Plains Athletic Conference’s male nomination for the A. O. Duer Scholarship Award. Ruesink is heading into his senior [Read More…]
Jackrabbit Women Ranked 5th in WBCA Academic Top 25
ATLANTA – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team was recognized by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) as the organization announced its 2024-25 Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll Tuesday. The Jackrabbits are ranked fifth [Read More…]
Royce Lewis, Christian Vazquez each drive in 3 runs as Twins beat Dodgers 10-7
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7 on Tuesday night. Lewis, a native of nearby Orange County, Calif., [Read More…]
Venus Williams confirms engagement after winning 1st singles match in 2 years
Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images for Dsquared2 Venus Williams is officially engaged! The tennis superstar, 45, confirmed she and actor Andrea Preti, 37, are planning to marry in an interview after winning her first singles match in two years [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Loot’ season 3 premiere date and more
Naomi Ackie seems to be headed for the DC Universe. The actress is in early talks to take on the female lead in Clayface, Variety reports. The horror movie is set to arrive in theaters [Read More…]
Trade deal frameworks point to additional market access but uncertainty remains
An ag economist says he’s uncertain how a series of new trade agreements in principle will impact the ag economy. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says the news that Japan, Philippines and Indonesia have agreed to [Read More…]
More details about U.S. – Indonesia trade framework
The White House has released more details about the U.S.- Indonesia trade deal and what it means for agriculture. Indonesia has agreed to purchase $4.5 billion worth of U.S. ag products including soybeans, soybean meal, [Read More…]
Farmers voicing concerns about trade and tariff actions
Farmers from across the country are voicing their concerns about the long-term impacts of tariffs. In this episode of Managing for Profit, farmers from several ag groups express the urgency for new trade deals. The [Read More…]
South Dakota’s rural migration cycle: Not just moving out, many are moving in
Melissa Avelino/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota’s rural areas have seen a net loss of population over the past three decades, though many of those people who left for cities like Sioux Falls and Rapid [Read More…]
Federal changes to food assistance will cost South Dakota $5 million annually
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Federal changes to a food assistance program will cost South Dakota $5 million starting next fiscal year, according to the state Bureau of Finance and Management. The situation “could be much [Read More…]
Fiscal responsibility or neglect of state priorities: Surplus sparks debate about budget cuts
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Now that South Dakota has finished its fiscal year with a $63 million surplus, some Democrats and people affected by budget cuts are criticizing the state’s Republican administration and legislative majority [Read More…]
Sioux Falls prison plan should come with more state support for released inmates, speakers say
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Mayor Paul TenHaken isn’t “kicking and screaming” against the proposed construction of a larger men’s prison in northeastern Sioux Falls. But he’s not thrilled about it. “There are [Read More…]
Tia Carrere on being part of the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ ‘ohana for over 20 years
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Tia Carrere has always been a part of the Lilo & Stitch ‘ohana. The actress voiced Lilo’s older sister, Nani, in the original 2002 animated feature. She then returned to the world [Read More…]
Pulse industry aims to double demand by 2030
U.S. dry pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry bean industries are coming together with a new focus and more unified identity. Tim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses, formerly known as the USA Dry Pea and [Read More…]
Ag economist: wait and see grain marketing approach can work
An extension ag economist says a wait-and-see approach to grain marketing isn’t always a bad thing. “It really depends on the structure of the farm and the farmer.” Chad Hart with Iowa State University says [Read More…]
July 22 will be the second-shortest day of the year, scientists say
STOCK IMAGE/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tuesday, July 22 will be the second-shortest day of the year, as Earth completes a full rotation in less time than usual. The planet on Tuesday will experience a [Read More…]
Erik Menendez in hospital, diagnosed with serious medical condition: Family
Ted Soqui/Getty Images Erik Menendez, 54, is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family confirmed to ABC News. The condition has not been disclosed. Erik and Lyle Menendez [Read More…]
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