Month: May 2026

U.S. Congressman Don Bacon says persistent opposition is standing in the way of year-round E15 legislation. “We have some Republicans who hate E15 for the wrong reasons,” he said. “They think we’re trying to force [Read More…]

Ag News

Grain markets eye U.S.–China meeting for potential soybean

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says agriculture is still expected to play a role in discussions between the U.S. and China when the countries meet this month. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “Maybe [Read More…]

SD DOC inmates ready to assist with storm cleanup and community service

May 4, 2026 J.P. Skelly

The SD Department of Corrections recently announced inmates are available to help with storm cleanup this summer and other community service opportunities. Over the last month, inmates have been certified to respond to natural disasters [Read More…]

Trump family’s crypto firm sues investor Justin Sun, escalating feud

Eric Trump, executive vice president of Trump Organization Inc., left, and Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of development and acquisitions for Trump Organization Inc., outside of the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, US, on [Read More…]

Cornell University president accused of backing into student in parking lot confrontation

Enhanced surveillance video released by Cornell University, May 3, 2026, shows university President Michael Kotlikoff backing out of an on-campus parking space after a group confronted him about free speech. (Cornell University) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]

Supreme Court restores access to mail-order abortion pill mifepristone, for now

The U.S. Supreme Court building on May 4, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday issued an administrative stay of a lower court order that had rolled back [Read More…]

Deadly hantavirus outbreak suspected aboard a cruise ship

(NEW YORK) — A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses. The deaths occurred between April 11 and May 2 with [Read More…]

In brief: Da’Vine Joy Randolph finds her next role and more

Dylan O’Brien, Lewis Pullman and Kaia Gerber are set for a new erotic thriller. Deadline reports that the actors will star in the film Bulls from director James Morosini. The movie follows a man whose [Read More…]

Ag News

Investing in Future Ag Leaders Through FFA

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is investing in the next generation of Missouri agriculture, sponsoring proficiency awards at the Missouri State FFA Convention. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Communications Samantha Turner has more details. The post [Read More…]

Ag News

Tank Mix Compatibility

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Scott Pringnitz, says farmers have access to 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners to use with Enlist One herbicide to get maximum results for their unique needs. He tells Brownfield there are [Read More…]

Ag News

Wet weather creates uneven planting progress across Missouri

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says planting progress has been uneven across Missouri this spring. Ben Brown tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen quite a bit of field activity in the southern half of [Read More…]

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition: Spokesperson

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attends the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2025 in Manhattan. (Barry Williams/New York Daily News/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Rudy Giuliani is [Read More…]

Gird your loins: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sashays to #1 at the box office

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’ (Macall Polay/20th Century Studios) After 20 years, Andy Sachs, Miranda Priestly and the gang at Runway magazine are still in fashion. According to Box [Read More…]

RZA says he and Shameik Moore might have Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan ‘thing going on’

Poster for RZA’s ‘One Spoon of Chocolate’ (36 Cinema Distribution) RZA’s One Spoon of Chocolate is now in U.S. movie theaters, starring Shameik Moore as Unique, a newly released prisoner and military veteran trying to rebuild his life [Read More…]

Monday Sports: May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026 Travis Kriens

MONDAY SPORTS, MAY 4, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys tennis team picked up a pair of wins Friday in a home triangular at Hitchcock Park. The Kernels defeated Aberdeen Central 8-1, then topped [Read More…]

Four DWU Track & Field Athletes Reach All-Conference Status at GPAC Outdoor Championships

FREMONT, Neb. — Dakota Wesleyan Track & Field traveled south to the campus of Midland University to compete in the 2026 Great Plains Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships. The men’s team found a decent amount of success [Read More…]

Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Alex Newhook broke a tie with 8:53 left and the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Game 7 on Sunday night to end the thrilling first-round series. The [Read More…]

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series [Read More…]

Twins hold on to beat Blue Jays 4-3 after Ryan leaves with elbow soreness

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday [Read More…]

Luskey Homers Twice to Lead SDSU to Series Win over NDSU