Month: March 2026
Tiger Woods had ‘bloodshot and glassy’ eyes, ‘extremely dilated’ pupils after car crash: Court documents
Booking photo of Tiger Woods released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office after he was involved in a rollover car crash in Jupiter Island, Fla., March 27, 2026. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office) (JUPITER ISLAND, Fla.) [Read More…]
Supreme Court rules against Colorado law banning ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
Supreme Court (Walter Bibikow/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In an 8-1 decision, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy” for minors as a likely violation of counselors’ free speech rights under the [Read More…]
Names released in Lawrence County fatal crash
A man from Piedmont man died last Friday evening in a four-vehicle crash one mile east of Deadwood, SD. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported shortly after 8pm, 92 year old Robert Allen [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ renewed for season 23, and more
The Housemaid’s Secret, the sequel to 2025’s The Housemaid, has a release date. Lionsgate confirms the Sydney Sweeney-starring thriller will hit theaters Dec. 17, 2027. The sequel, based on the Freida McFadden bestseller, will also star [Read More…]
Looking Back on Twenty Years of Service
Minnesota farmer Bill Zurn has served on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council for more than 20 years, and as he prepares to step down this summer, he says the checkoff has made a [Read More…]
Local Sports for Tuesday, March 31, 2026
MITCHELL KERNELS Mitchell Kernels softball was scheduled to start its season today at Watertown, but the game has been postponed with a makeup date to be announced. Mitchell’s season opener will now be April 7th [Read More…]
Gas prices top $4 a gallon as Iran war triggers global oil shock
Cargo vessel, Ali 25, in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. (NEW YORK) — Gas prices in the United States topped $4 [Read More…]
Mariska Hargitay set to make her Broadway debut in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
Mariska Hargitay in ‘Every Brilliant Thing.’ (Emilio Madrid) Mariska Hargitay is headed to the Great White Way. The Law & Order: SVU star is set to make her Broadway debut in May. She’ll be taking [Read More…]
Ag banker’s advice for farmers during down economy
The economy is hitting rural America hard, and some sectors, like crop farmers, are struggling more than others. Ag Banker Chris Schneider says producers need to continue to fine-tune their operations, especially when margins are [Read More…]
Michigan synagogue attacker committed ‘Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism’: FBI
Caution tape near the front entrance of Temple Israel a day after an active shooter incident on March 13, 2026, in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Authorities say a suspect who rammed a vehicle into the synagogue [Read More…]
Mayor Jordan Hanson releases a Lake Mitchell update
The City of Mitchell has officially completed a comprehensive study and evaluation of the Lake Mitchell Dam to meet requirements of the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR). This study and evaluation [Read More…]
Lender: Keep fine-tuning finances
An agricultural banker says most farmers are navigating through today’s economic challenges, but it’s more difficult for some. Chris Schneider from Nicolet National Bank tells Brownfield the effect on operating loans has been consistent. “You [Read More…]
A record setting sea of spuds at County Fair Food Store
To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Idaho Potato Commission unveiled a record-setting patriotic display made from 250,000 Idaho® potatoes at Mitchell’s County Fair Food Store. Justin Luther is store manager. “We stacked up 120,000 pounds [Read More…]
Mitchell Exchange Club announces Youth of the Year
The Mitchell Exchange Club announced its annual “Youth of the Year” recipient during Monday’s meeting. The club names a youth of the month during the school year running from September through May. Mitchell High School [Read More…]
Watch new trailer for season 3 of ‘Euphoria’
Zendaya stars in season 3 of ‘Euphoria.’ (Patrick Wymore/HBO) Euphoria fans are getting another glimpse of the highly anticipated third season of the show. In a new trailer released Monday, Rue, played by Zendaya, is being [Read More…]
Fordyce: farmer bridge sign-up strong as farmers use aid for inputs
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program sign-up is going well, with more than half a million farmers expected to participate. “Right now, we’re over [Read More…]
Crop protection tools under scrutiny
The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says crop protection tools are coming under increasing fire in state legislatures across the country. Chuck Spencer says the agricultural cooperative supports the process of the U.S. EPA. [Read More…]
Corn down, with soybeans and wheat mixed ahead of Tuesday’s USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly lower. Contracts were up early as crush demand continues to be strong, soybean oil demand for biodiesel use looks bullish, and crude oil was higher during the session. However, late [Read More…]
Michigan Corn says new RVOs could lift state efforts to expand biofuel markets
The head of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says Friday’s renewable fuel announcement brings market expansions that farmers desperately needed. Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “The National Corn Grower Association estimated last year that every corn farmer on [Read More…]
Experts warn that declining U.S. ag research investments could threaten global food security by 2050
A pair of ag economists say declining investment in U.S. ag research and development could have an impact on global food security in the future. Vincent Smith with the American Enterprise Institute says he’s concerned [Read More…]