Month: April 2026

Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti in ‘The Testaments.’ (Steve Wilkie/Disney) The story continues in Gilead, and this time, it’s being told by a younger generation. The Testaments, a new Hulu series based on the 2019 [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’ trailer and more

The official trailer is out for Remarkably Bright Creatures, a new Netflix film based on the 2022 bestselling novel by Shelby Van Pelt. Sally Field plays Tova, a widow working at an aquarium who befriends [Read More…]

Ag News

Iowa climatologist urges farmer to stay alert for red flag warnings

Iowa state climatologist Justin Glisan says field fires have been a concern over the past few weeks across the state. “We have seen some sporadic fires around (the state) and in fact we had a [Read More…]

Ag News

Veto stops Wisconsin ag warehouse sprinkler bill

Legislation exempting warehouses from having fire sprinkler systems has been vetoed by Governor Tony Evers. In his veto statement, Evers says he objects to changing the commercial building code without using a process that includes [Read More…]

Ag News

Finding the optimal planting window

Don’t rush into planting just yet. The USDA say that planting is underway in parts of the Corn belt in the latest crop progress and condition report. But, a Beck’s Hybrids agronomist, says farmers should [Read More…]

Ag News

Temps continue in a wide-range across the Heartland; moisture increasing for some

Across the Corn Belt, patchy precipitation in the upper Midwest is falling in conjunction with an approaching cold front. However, much of the Corn Belt is experiencing dry weather and a warming trend. Later Thursday, [Read More…]

Federal appeals court hears arguments about overturning Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Nine months after a New [Read More…]

Emperor penguin, Antarctic fur seal now listed as endangered in updated IUCN Red List

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) with chicks on the sea ice at Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. (Photo by Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The status of several threatened [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: April 9, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 9, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball is scheduled to head to North Dakota this weekend for the Border Battles with games on Friday and Saturday. — Mitchell Kernels softball will have [Read More…]

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Wednesday night. Bailey Ober (1-0) [Read More…]

Minnesota Storms Back to Defeat Jacks

MINNEAPOLIS — South Dakota State held a five-run lead through three innings, but Minnesota stormed back to score the final 14 runs and claim a 16-7 victory in nonconference baseball action Wednesday night at Siebert [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan Swept by Briar Cliff Despite Laird’s 3-HR, 10-RBI Day

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan dropped both games of a doubleheader to Briar Cliff on Wednesday, falling 11-10 and 12-7 at Drake Field. The Tigers were swept in a doubleheader for the second time in [Read More…]

Tigers Sweep Waldorf, Extend Win Streak to 10

FOREST CITY, IOWA – Dakota Wesleyan extended its winning streak to 10 games with a doubleheader sweep of Waldorf on Wednesday, winning 6-0 and 13-7 in Forest City, Iowa. In the opener, reigning GPAC Pitcher [Read More…]

Robin Roberts, Dawn Porter want people to know about Pat Summitt’s caring nature

Poster for ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’ (ABC News Studios) The story of legendary Tennessee Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt is told in Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story, now streaming on Hulu and Hulu [Read More…]

Attorney of man shot in ICE-involved shooting says 18th Street gang allegations are false

Mountains outside Patterson, California. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (PATTERSON, Calif.) — The attorney of a man who was shot in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement-involved shooting in Patterson, California, is claiming ICE attempted [Read More…]

Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable amid Iran ceasefire deal

In this Feb. 10, 2026, file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy speaks to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE) (WASHINGTON) — Despite President Donald [Read More…]

Dow closes up more than 1,300 points after US-Iran ceasefire

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, April 6, 2026. Signs of last-ditch efforts to secure a truce in the war that has [Read More…]

‘Euphoria’ creator honors Eric Dane, Angus Cloud and late producer Kevin Turen at season 3 premiere

Eric Dane appears in a scene from season three of ‘Euphoria.’ (HBO) Euphoria creator Sam Levinson is dedicating the new season of his hit show to Eric Dane, Angus Cloud and producer Kevin Turen. At [Read More…]

Aubrey Plaza expecting first child with Christopher Abbott