Month: June 2026
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for [Read More…]
Regional farm economy showing some improvement
Our regional farm economy is at its strongest level in nearly three years. Creighton University’s monthly Rural Mainstreet Index turned in a strong performance this month. Crop input expenses remain high…but CEO Gary Brandt of [Read More…]
Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to ‘Robin Hood’ legend has died, wildlife charity says
Major Oak, RSPB Sherwood Forest Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire, May 2026 (Ben Andrew/RSPB) (LONDON) — A giant, ancient oak tree located in the the Sherwood Forest — the iconic setting of the “Robin Hood” legend — [Read More…]
More of an unseasonably cool, wet pattern ahead that dominates much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures east of the Rockies, except for hotter-than-normal weather across the Deep South. Heat will also dominate the western U.S. [Read More…]
A brief lull before unseasonably active weather resumes on the Plains, across most of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, Wednesday’s thunderstorms produced localized wind and hail damage, mainly from eastern Iowa into southern Ohio. Early Thursday, cool, mostly dry weather prevails, although most Midwestern summer crops retain adequate to abundant [Read More…]
Missouri dairy family finds success through cheese making
A dairy farmer in central Missouri says his family has used vertical integration and value-added processing to reduce exposure to volatile commodity milk markets, support multiple family members on the farm and create a more [Read More…]
Q&A: Dusty Johnson analyzes his defeat and future, saying ‘I want to lead a life of consequence’
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said Thursday he does not know what’s next for him after his failed bid for South Dakota governor, and while he’s helping one of the remaining [Read More…]
Friday Sports: June 19, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, JUNE 19, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball returns to action this weekend with three games against Rapid City Post 320, including a game Saturday at 7 [Read More…]
Groundbreaking Event Set for South Dakota State Soccer On-Campus Facility
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Athletics officials have scheduled the groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the South Dakota State women’s soccer program to take place on Tuesday, July 28, on the site [Read More…]
Twins have another crooked-number 1st inning to complete 3-game sweep at Texas with 9-3 win
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of [Read More…]
Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a [Read More…]
Summit League expands partnerships with CBS Sports and Midco Sports
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League announced expansions of its media rights agreements with CBS Sports and Midco Sports Tuesday that will keep both partners at the center of distributing the conference’s national linear and [Read More…]
Plitzuweit gets a raise after guiding the rising Gophers to the Sweet 16
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota coach Dawn Plitzuweit has welcomed an infusion of new talent and agreed to a new contract. After guiding the Gophers last season to the Sweet 16, their first such appearance in 21 [Read More…]
Willis named Summit League Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Anna Willis wrapped up a historic sophomore season at South Dakota with a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships last week and has been named the Summit League Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of [Read More…]
Real estate, car dealerships, bitcoin and a TIF: A look into Toby Doeden’s empire
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch ABERDEEN, S.D. – Businessman Toby Doeden, whose campaign for governor has hinged largely on the elimination of all property taxes for South Dakotans, has links to real estate investment companies that [Read More…]
‘They just won’t listen:’ Rural South Dakota nears postal breaking point
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch PHILIP, S.D. – At Petersen’s Variety store, there are no less than three signs in the window advertising that residents of Philip can ship, pick up and drop off packages [Read More…]
VP Vance says Iran will only financially benefit if they ‘change their behavior,’ but MOU indicates otherwise
Vice President J.D. Vance takes a question from a reporter during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on June 18, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) [Read More…]
Mariah Carey to return as guest star on ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’
Poster for ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ (Disney) Mariah Carey is returning to The Proud Family, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. She is set to guest star in the fourth and final season [Read More…]
Court ruling advances Bayer Roundup settlement in Missouri
A staff attorney with the National Ag Law Center says a recent district court’s rejection on Roundup litigation could benefit Bayer, keeping the proposed settlement process in Missouri courts as litigation continues. Brigit Rollins tells [Read More…]
U.S. – Iran MOU pauses conflict, ag deals with ongoing market volatility and input cost shifts
The U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war, and an ag economist says the ripple effects are impacting the ag sector. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University Extension [Read More…]
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