Month: April 2026
Ag News
One Wisconsin SAF bill passes, another fails
One of the two bills in the Wisconsin legislature designed to promote sustainable aviation fuel production has been signed into law. Monday, Governor Tony Evers signed AB619 known as the Forestry Revitalization Act. This new [Read More…]
ABC National News
Death of Vietnamese immigrant in Indiana facility is latest ICE detainee fatality
(MIAMI COUNTY, Ind.) — A Vietnamese immigrant died in government custody last week, according to a notification sent to lawmakers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking the latest detainee death during the Trump administration’s immigration [Read More…]
ABC National News
Abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been freed: Hezbollah Bregades
(NEW YORK) — American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, on March 31, has been released by her abductors, according to the Iraqi militia group Hezbollah Brigades. This is a developing story. Please [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Tom Felton extends run as Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’
Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ on Broadway. (Matthew Murphy) Accio, extended Broadway run! Tom Felton is extending his stint as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter in the Cursed [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen star in ‘The Invite’ official trailer
Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz star in ‘The Invite.’ (A24) You’re invited to watch the official trailer for The Invite. A24 has shared the trailer for its upcoming romantic comedy film [Read More…]
Ag News
Naig sees strong support for Iowa Farm Act
Iowa’s ag secretary is encouraged as the state legislative session enters its third month. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the first ever Iowa Farm Act continues to advance in both chambers. “Continue to have tremendous support [Read More…]
Ag News
Congresswoman concerned about lack of communication on E15 negotiations
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says her party has been left in the dark on the status of nationwide, year-round E15. “My Republican colleagues have kind of shut us Democrats out of [Read More…]
Ag News
Early growth last fall paying off for cover crops in southern Minnesota
A south-central Minnesota farmer says a strong start last fall is helping his cover crops grow this spring. Sam Ziegler of Good Thunder tells Brownfield he seeds his covers after harvest. “So it’s not getting [Read More…]
ABC National News
Closing arguments expected Tuesday in Hawaii trial of doctor accused of trying to kill wife during hike
Gerhardt Konig testifies during his attempted murder trial in Honolulu, April 2, 2026. (Pool via ABC News) (OAHU, Hawaii) — Closing arguments are expected to be delivered and jury deliberations to begin on Tuesday in [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Vance says he wants to help Orbán as much as he can in the Hungarian leader’s reelection bid
U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on April 7, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst – Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
In battleground Wisconsin, voters could grow liberal majority on state Supreme Court
A view of the Wisconsin State Capitol at sunset on February 3, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Joe Timmerman/Catchlight/Wisconsin Watch via Getty Images) (MADISON, Wis) — Wisconsinites will vote for a new state Supreme [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
In Georgia runoff election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, 2 veterans pitch opposing views on Iran war
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks during a hearing with the House Committee on Homeland Security in the Cannon House Office Building on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ teaser and more
The first-look teaser for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed has arrived. The upcoming Apple TV darkly comedic thriller series stars Emmy winner Tatiana Maslany as well as Jake Johnson. The show follows a newly divorced mom who [Read More…]
Ag News
Focus on Trade
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO, Tom Sluneca, says he’s excited about the Council’s checkoff investments in research, development of value-added uses, and building markets. He tells Brownfield trade is a major focus in [Read More…]
Latest News
Department of Corrections Announces Rehabilitation and Parole Supervision Reform Plans
The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced the expansion of their work with the Council of State Governments Justice Center to improve rehabilitation and parole supervision. DOC has signed a contract for $160,000 with the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
After sweeping SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling, Trump wields it broadly in push for power
Justices of the US Supreme Court during a formal group photograph at the Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Nearly two years after [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Vance visits Hungary ahead of election that threatens Orbán’s authoritarian hold on power
U.S. Vice President JD Vance meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on April 7, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst – Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Vice President JD Vance is in Hungary [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Dune: Part Three’ initial IMAX tickets sell out eight months early
Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in the ‘Dune: Part Three’ trailer. (Warner Bros. Pictures) Dune fever is kicking in. The first tickets for Dune: Part Three have gone on sale eight months ahead of the [Read More…]
Ag News
The beef-on-dairy advantage many don’t talk about
The nation’s beef herd has not grown, but raising beef-dairy cross animals has become common, and it’s not just the price of beef that’s making the beef-dairy enterprise successful. Consultant Dan Schaefer offers some insight [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Tuesday Sports: April 7, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 7, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball opened its season with a doubleheader sweep of Pierre on Monday at Drake Field. In Game 1, the Kernels erased an early 5-1 deficit and [Read More…]
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