Month: March 2026

ABERDEEN, S.D. — Second-seeded Freeman used a fast start and timely shooting to hold off a late push from No. 7 Sully Buttes, earning a 63-55 victory in the opening round of the Class B [Read More…]

Harrisburg advances with 65-61 win over Watertown

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Harrisburg withstood a late Watertown rally and pulled out a 65-61 victory Thursday in the quarterfinal round of the Class AA boys basketball state tournament at The Monument Ice Arena, earning [Read More…]

Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: ‘A shock and a tragedy’

Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam is seen in a photo released by the city of Nampa, Idaho. (City of Nampa, Idaho) (NAMPA, Idaho) — An Idaho mayor months into his first term died after experiencing a [Read More…]

Traumatic brain injury emerging as signature injury in Iran war: US official

Ohio Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Stephen Rhoades commander of Special Troops Command pins the Purple Heart medal on Staff Sgt. Aaron Futrell April 10, 2022, during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility [Read More…]

Epstein’s longtime lawyer claims ‘no knowledge whatsoever’ of sex trafficking in deposition

Richard Kahn, an accountant for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, arrives for a House Oversight Committee deposition about Epstein, in Rayburn building on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) [Read More…]

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Kristen Stewart attends the Chanel and Charles Finch annual Pre-Oscar Dinner at the Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel on March 14, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. (Jon Kopaloff/WireImage via Getty Images) Kristen Stewart [Read More…]

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ shatters records to become most-watched movie trailer

Tom Holland launches the official trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ at sunrise on March 18, 2026, from the top of the Empire State Building. (Marion Curtis/StarPix for Columbia Pictures) Spider-Man: Brand New Day is [Read More…]

Ag News

Celebrating Women in Agriculture

I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! Here’s “My Two Cents” on the subject: The [Read More…]

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NCBA says updated tax code gives cattle producers tools to expand operations and plan for the next generation

A lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says recent changes to the tax code provides incentives for producers to invest back into their operations. Executive director, government affairs Kent Bacus says the One Big [Read More…]

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Michigan farmers encourage lawmakers to restore 10 Cents a Meal Program for more fresh food in schools

Michigan vegetable growers say the 10 Cents a Meal Program has worked as an essential tool to support local and affordable fresh food in schools for the past decade. Greg Bird, executive director of the [Read More…]

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Soybeans, corn see more support from crude oil

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was more spillover from crude oil as beans watch Brazil’s harvest and wait for details on U.S./China trade talks, which are now expected to happen in [Read More…]

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Marketing struggles persist even as soybean prices improve

Recent strength in soybean prices has sparked some farmer selling. Brad Kluver farms near Northfield in southern Minnesota and tells Brownfield marketing has been tricky since harvest. “We probably stored more than we wanted to [Read More…]

Stevenson’s late surge lifts Hamlin past Groton Area in Class A quarterfinal

RAPID CITY, S.D. — In a game that never strayed far from reach, fourth-seeded Hamlin delivered when it mattered most. Behind a dominant fourth quarter from Boden Stevenson, Hamlin erased a late deficit and held [Read More…]

Castlewood rallies past Aberdeen Christian in Class B quarterfinal thriller

ABERDEEN, S.D. — In a game of swings and late-game shot-making, fifth-seeded Castlewood delivered when it mattered most. Behind a dominant second half from Kamden Keszler, Castlewood erased a halftime deficit and surged late to [Read More…]

Alaska Airlines flight, FedEx cargo plane nearly collide at Newark airport: Radar data

A traffic tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 14, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — An Alaska Airlines 737 and a FedEx 777 cargo plane [Read More…]

19-year-old Mexican immigrant dies in ICE custody this week, agency says

(MOORE HAVEN, Fla.) — A 19-year-old Mexican immigrant died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody this week, according to a notice sent to lawmakers. Royer Perez-Jimenez, 19, died March 16 at the Glades County Detention [Read More…]

Sioux Falls Christian rolls past St. Thomas More in dominant state quarterfinal win

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Top-seeded Sioux Falls Christian left little doubt in its Class A state tournament opener Thursday, using a blistering offensive performance to run past No. 8 St. Thomas More 82-59 at Summit [Read More…]

Lincoln pulls away in second half to top Tea Area in Class AA quarterfinals

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Top-seeded Sioux Falls Lincoln showed why it entered the Class AA state tournament unbeaten, pulling away in the second half to defeat Tea Area 69-44 in Thursday’s opening round at the [Read More…]

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth provides updates on military operations in Iran during a press briefing at the Pentagon on March 19, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete [Read More…]

Some IVF parents launch campaign against former Alabama justice who made controversial ruling