Month: April 2026

Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ (Lionsgate) The odds are in your favor to watch The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping‘s official trailer. Lionsgate released the full [Read More…]

Watch the new trailer for Billie Eilish’s ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)’

James Cameron and Billie Eilish on the set of ‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D).’ (Henry Hwu) “This is gonna blow people’s minds,” predicts James Cameron in the new trailer for [Read More…]

In brief: New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ footage and more

Hunger Games fans have gotten another look at the upcoming prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Lionsgate revealed the footage in an “Official Franchise Lookback” video, that featured highlights from all the Hunger Games films. The clip [Read More…]

Ag News

U.S. corn, wheat export inspections stay on pace

The USDA is reporting another solid week for corn, sorghum, and wheat export inspections. Corn and wheat inspections during the week ending April 9th were below a year ago but topped what’s needed to meet [Read More…]

Ag News

“Sitting out the season”: Some Minnesota farms halt production amid financial strain

The prospect of negative returns is forcing drastic decisions on a handful of Minnesota farms. Steve Zenk with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture tells Brownfield a small segment of farmers who primarily own all their [Read More…]

Ag News

Missouri grower adapts to fertilizer crunch ahead of planting season

A farmer from northwest Missouri says he’s getting creative to overcome rising fertilizer costs and availability issues. Blake Hurst says he’s starting to apply chicken litter as fertilizer over the winter. “We did it on [Read More…]

SD broadcasters and students attend conference sponsored in part by SDNW

April 13, 2026 J.P. Skelly

South Dakota News Watch-Carson Walker South Dakota was well represented Friday and Saturday at the annual Midwest Broadcast Journalist Association conference in Saint Paul, Minnesota. More than 20 students and professors from South Dakota State [Read More…]

Judge throws out Trump’s $10B lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein reporting

U.S. President Donald Trump attends UFC 327 at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A federal judge on Monday threw out [Read More…]

Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has ‘no fear’ of US administration

Pope Leo XIV holds his speech as he pays a visit to the Maqam Echahid Martyr’s Memorial on April 13, 2026 in Algiers, Algeria. (Photo by Simone Risoluti – Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images) [Read More…]

In brief: New ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ footage, Ralph Fiennes would love to Voldemort again and more

Hunger Games fans have gotten another look at the upcoming prequel, Sunrise on the Reaping. Lionsgate revealed the footage in an “Official Franchise Lookback” video, that featured highlights from all the Hunger Games films. The clip [Read More…]

Ag News

U.S. regaining ground in global ag markets, USDA says

USDA’s Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs says new trade strategies are helping expand market access for America’s farmers and ranchers. Luke Lindbergsays increasing ag exports is critical. “We need to translate that [Read More…]

Dan Jansen hired to lead O’Gorman boys basketball program

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — O’Gorman High School has turned to a decorated former standout and experienced coach to lead its boys basketball program, announcing the hiring of Dan Jansen as head coach. Jansen brings an [Read More…]

Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran war debate rages and members face expulsion

The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours, April 2, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Congress returns from its two-week recess early this week — thrusting [Read More…]

It’s a-’The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,’ the highest-grossing US movie of 2026

Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Illumination) The only way to stop The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is with a blue shell. The animated movie, the sequel to 2023’s The Super [Read More…]

Monday Sports: April 13, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, APRIL 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball team stayed perfect on the season, going 3-0 at the Border Battle tournament in Sioux Falls over the weekend to improve to 5-0 overall. Mitchell [Read More…]

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

MIAMI (AP) — The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place [Read More…]

MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system

It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments. There appears to be at [Read More…]

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream. That didn’t make Sunday at [Read More…]

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation [Read More…]

Tristan Gray hits 3-run homer as Twins rough up Max Scherzer, beat Blue Jays 8-2