Month: April 2026
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Student Business Competition boosts three local young entrepreneurs
Three student entrepreneurs recently made their pitches for start-up businesses to a group of local experts during a local competition similar to the popular TV series “Shark Tank.” MADC CEO Mike Lauritsen called it successful. [Read More…]
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Second Black Hills mining proposal selected for federal fast-track permitting
Makenzie Huber-SD Searchlight Federal officials have selected a second Black Hills mining proposal for an expedited permitting process. The Bear Lodge Rare Earth Mining Project is on the Wyoming side of the Black Hills, and [Read More…]
ABC World News
Ukraine outshoots Russia in cross-border drone war for 1st time, March data suggests
A soldier of the Unmanned Systems Forces prepares a ‘Salut’ drone on March 31, 2026 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. (Nikoletta Stoyanova/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukraine launched more cross-border attack drones than Russia in a one-month period [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Rep. Turner says he doesn’t think ground troops necessary to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, appears on ABC News’ “This Week” on April 5, 2026. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON) — Republican Rep. Mike Turner defended the U.S. war with Iran on Sunday and said that he doesn’t [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ powers up the box office with the year’s biggest debut
Luigi, Yoshi, Mario and Toad in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.’ (Nintendo, Illumination) Nintendo? More like Ninten-dough. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has taken over the top spot at the box office in the year’s biggest global [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Hornets win their 4th straight behind 35 points from LaMelo Ball, beat the Timberwolves 122-108
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — LaMelo Ball scored 35 points and Miles Bridges added 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists for the surging Charlotte Hornets in a 122-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Coby [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Richie Palacios hits 2-run homer in 10th inning to lift Rays over Twins 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday. Junior Caminero also went deep for Tampa Bay, which [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
PHOENIX (AP) — It’s mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women’s basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was [Read More…]
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Artificial intelligence crept into lawmaking in 2026, prompting excitement — and concern
John Hult-SD Searchlight When he’s not at the Capitol, South Dakota state Rep. Al Novstrup helps oversee his amusement parks in Sioux Falls and his hometown of Aberdeen. He’s not an expert on off-label prescription [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Aranda, Díaz and Matz lead the Rays to a 7-1 victory over the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Aranda hit a two-run double, Yandy Díaz drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Saturday night. Aranda’s double highlighted a three-run second inning, [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Jo Adell robs 3 homers in what Torii Hunter calls the `greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — You’ve done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.” [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Game of the year? This wasn’t even the game of the night. Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats for 40 long minutes Saturday, turning their highly anticipated Final Four matchup into a [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
UConn and Hurley muscle their way to 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dan Hurley had UConn ready for another Final Four fight night. Once again, his Huskies scored a knockout. Fabulous freshman Braylon Mullins made another last-minute 3-pointer — his only basket of the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Palestinian babies separated from parents at start of war, reunited after 2 years
A Palestinian mother hugs her child as eight children evacuated from Gaza to Egypt through the Rafah Border Crossing during 2023 land attacks due to health issues return to Gaza after completing treatment, coordinated by [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray’s first grand slam
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a cold and rainy 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
UCLA withstands Texas’ late charge, reaches 1st NCAA championship game with grinding 51-44 win
PHOENIX (AP) — Lauren Betts hit the play button over and over, forcing herself to watch last year’s Final Four blowout loss to UConn 10 times during the offseason. The two-time All-American made sure there [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Auriemma and Staley clash in tense postgame exchange after South Carolina beats UConn in Final Four
PHOENIX (AP) — Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma’s coaching rivalry has had something for everyone on and off the court. It reached a dramatic peak Friday night, and the heated exchange between them stirred all [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Mullins Madness! Freshman’s 35-footer gives UConn a 73-72 win over Duke and a Final Four spot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt and suddenly, improbably, UConn had a chance to win. As the frantic final seconds unfolded, Dan Hurley figured a timeout would do little good. [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mitchell names Wes Morgan as head girls basketball coach
MITCHELL, S.D. — A familiar face is returning to the sideline. Mitchell High School has announced the hiring of Wes Morgan as the next head coach of the girls basketball program, bringing back a coach [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, exceeding economists’ expectations
Job interview (Narisara Nami/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The U.S. recorded strong job gains in March, rebounding from dismal losses a month earlier, a jobs report on Friday showed. The reading far exceeded economists’ expectations. [Read More…]
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