Year: 2025

Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Three weeks into Donald Trump’s breakneck effort to remake the federal government, the rapid pace of lawsuits pushing back against his orders — and a number [Read More…]

Elon Musk faces 1st questions on DOGE’s transparency as he joins Trump in Oval Office

Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday, where he addressed reporters for the first time amid his controversial cost-cutting efforts across the federal government. Musk [Read More…]

Measles cases are rising in the US, mainly among those who are unvaccinated: Health officials

Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune/TNS/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Measles cases are rising in the U.S. with infections confirmed in at least five states so far this year. Cases have been reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, [Read More…]

‘Bachelor’ contestant Beverly Ortega reveals reason for sudden exit from show

Matt Sayles/Disney Bachelor contestant Beverly Ortega is opening up about her sudden exit from the show. Fans were left wondering what happened when Ortega, a 30-year-old insurance salesperson from Howard Beach, New York, left the [Read More…]

NPPC concerned about tariff retaliation

The president of the National Pork Producers Council is concerned about retaliatory tariffs. Lori Stevermer spoke to Brownfield during the Minnesota Pork Congress in Mankato and calls this an interesting time in agriculture. “One thing [Read More…]

Ag economic outlook not great as farm bill work resumes

The ag economy continues to face challenging times as the new Congress begins work on the next farm bill. During a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, ag economist John Newton with Terrain said in the past three [Read More…]

Gov. Rhoden Signs 14 Bills into Law

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following 14 bills into law: SB 1 updates references to certain federal motor carrier regulations; SB 2 increases civil penalties for commercial driver violations; SB 5 permits a sheriff to [Read More…]

Wagner Reinstates 10 p.m. Curfew for Minors Starting March 3

Wagner, South Dakota, will reinstate its curfew for minors beginning March 3, 2025. The curfew will require minors to be home by 10 p.m. Sunday through Friday, and by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. A [Read More…]

Larkins earns fifth conference weekly honor of the season

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – For the fifth time this season, and fourth time in the last six weeks, South Dakota senior guard Grace Larkins has earned the Kwik Star Summit League Peak Performer of the Week honor [Read More…]

South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – February 10

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball polls for the week of Feb. 10 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]

Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum could raise these prices

George Frey/Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Refrigerators, beers and bicycles stand at risk of higher prices as a result of tariffs on steel and aluminum announced by President Donald Trump this week, experts told [Read More…]

Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson star in trailer for new comedy ‘Friendship’

A24 Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson are frenemies in the new trailer for the upcoming comedy Friendship. The new A24 film takes Robinson’s signature cringe-style comedy to the big screen. Written and directed by Andrew [Read More…]

Jeremy Strong calls working on Bruce Springsteen movie ‘utterly life affirming’

Disney/Randy Holmes Actor Jeremy Strong plays Bruce Springsteen’s manager Jon Landau in the upcoming movie Deliver Me From Nowhere, and he tells Variety working on the film was “utterly life affirming.” “It’s a mentor story, [Read More…]

Wisconsin research to study soybeans on soybeans

A soybean researcher says the potential for a huge crush market is forcing his team to study soybeans planted after soybeans. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says normally, his advice is don’t do [Read More…]

Growing concerns about frozen conservation payments

Some farmers and ag groups are concerned President Trump’s executive order to freeze conservation funding could impact those already committed to implementing climate smart practices. A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump [Read More…]

KFB president says water quality an ongoing challenge in Kansas

The president of Kansas Farm Bureau says water quality continue to be a challenge throughout the state. Joe Newland tells Brownfield the concerns are vastly different depending on location. “We’re doing some preliminary testing as [Read More…]

Pork producers still fighting Prop 12

The nation’s pork producers are still fighting for a Proposition 12 fix. Matthew Grill, senior director of Congressional relations with the National Pork Producers Council, says a new farm bill is the easiest fix for [Read More…]

Uncertainty grows as farm bill stalls

Ohio Farm Bureau’s president says farmers are facing more uncertainty as Congress delays farm bill conversations. Bill Patterson says the lack of a farm safety net is concerning. “If we had a new farm bill [Read More…]

American Marc Fogel freed from Russia, White House says

(WASHINGTON) — American Marc Fogel, who has been held in Russia since being arrested on drug charges in 2021, has been freed, according to the White House. “Today, President Donald J. Trump and his Special [Read More…]

Netanyahu warns ‘ceasefire will be terminated,’ Trump threatens ‘hell’ in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t free all hostages