Month: October 2025
Amazon set to cut 14,000 jobs from corporate workforce
Kevin Carter/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Amazon has announced that it will cut an estimated 14,000 jobs from its corporate workforce as it focuses on “reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources,” according to the [Read More…]
Dept. of Homeland Security considering replacing senior leaders at ICE
Kevin Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is considering replacing senior field office leaders at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with leaders from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to multiple law enforcement officials. [Read More…]
Climate change threatens to make running marathons even harder, research shows
Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When the tens of thousands of runners hit the streets this Sunday for the New York City Marathon, they’ll be competing in weather conditions a bit warmer [Read More…]
‘The Wilderness’ shines a light on controversial outdoor youth camps
Lamar Johnson in ‘The Wilderness.’ (Dark Star Pictures) A new movie called The Wilderness aims to highlight the world of outdoor youth camps. The industry, which claims to help teenagers struggling with addiction and other issues [Read More…]
An extended period of drier weather ahead across the Heartland; temps to vary west to east
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Farm Bureau leader says Congressional help is needed
An agricultural economist says farmers need Washington D.C. to get back to work. Dr. John Newton says, “There’s no shortage of challenges facing agriculture.” Newton returned to American Farm Bureau Federation to serve as its [Read More…]
Cattle futures under pressure to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were sharply lower, and feeders were locked limit down on technical liquidation and concerns about the impact of increased beef and cattle imports. December live cattle closed $6.75 [Read More…]
Ag groups back U.S. investigation into China’s phase one trade deal shortfalls
The U.S. ag industry is welcoming the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation of the phase one trade deal with China. Kam Quarles is the CEO of the National Potato Council. “A number of [Read More…]
Western Illinois University students see growing career opportunities in ag
A long-time professor at Western Illinois University says the agriculture industry is craving talented, driven individuals in its workforce. Mark Hoge, who also coaches WIU’s livestock judging team, tells Brownfield, “We have so many [Read More…]
Minnesota Soybean Growers hopeful as U.S.-China trade deal nears completion
A leader with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is optimistic the trade framework between the U.S. and China will result in the Chinese resuming purchases of U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun serves as vice president and [Read More…]
Mitchell School District gets good marks from the South Dakota Education Department
The Mitchell School District fared well according to the latest statewide report card from the South Dakota Department of Education. That’s the word from Superintendent Joe Childs as it applies to student achievement. “We really [Read More…]
South Dakota Media High School Football Poll – October 27
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Oct. 27 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. [Read More…]
South Dakota Media High School Volleyball Poll – October 27
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 27, 2025. Teams are listed with first-place votes in parentheses, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (11) 28-2 55 [Read More…]
Trump asks SCOTUS to let administration fire Library of Congress, Copyright Office official
The Library of Congress is seen on the second day of the federal government shutdown on October 2, 2025, in Washington D.C. Efforts to end the shutdown stalled as Democrats left Capitol Hill without reaching [Read More…]
Mitchell Volleyball aims to snap Huron streak, strengthen postseason position Tuesday
Travis Kriens, KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell Kernels volleyball will look to keep its late-season momentum going and end a long drought against rival Huron when the two ESD Conference foes [Read More…]
Hugh Jackman, Sutton Foster made red carpet debut at ‘Song Sung Blue’ premiere
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attend the 2025 AFI Fest closing night gala premiere of ‘Song Sung Blue’ at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 26, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Axelle/bauer-griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Hugh Jackman [Read More…]
Sydney Sweeney blames the press for Glen Powell dating rumors
Sydney Sweeney arrives at the ‘Christy’ premiere during 2025 AFI FEST at TCL Chinese Theater on October 25, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage via Getty Images) Sydney Sweeney thinks the rumors that she [Read More…]
Ag economist: a new U.S.-China deal needs stronger enforcement, clear ag purchase targets
Frayne Olson, a grain marketing economist with North Dakota State University Extension, says more details and stronger enforcement mechanisms are needed in any new trade agreement between the U.S. and China. “You know the Chinese [Read More…]
Without October cattle on feed data, economist says industry lacks insight for expansion strategies
An ag economist says the loss of the October Cattle on Feed report hits at a critical decision-making time for the industry. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says many producers are contemplating herd expansion. “Do [Read More…]
Bacon: U.S. needs to invest in trade programs to reclaim lost ag markets
A member of the House Ag Committee says increasing funding for trade promotion programs could help expand markets for U.S. commodities. “We want to open up more trade doors and we’re going to put [Read More…]
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