Month: July 2026
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Relief from energy bills unlikely as utilities request billions in rate hikes
Kevin Hardy/Stateline Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. The [Read More…]
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Brookings County fatal construction accident
A man from Elkton was killed in a construction-related accident. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Tuesday shortly after 2:45 p.m. at a residence on Highway 13. First responders found 40-year old Shane [Read More…]
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Welcome to Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Week
The 55th Corn Stampede Rodeo week officially launched with Tuesday evening’s Community Kickoff at Stampede Park. One of the highlights is announcing the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade Marshal. Chairman Jim Miskimins introduced this year’s [Read More…]
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1 dead, 3 missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
Passengers who were injured during a boat incident are treated by emergency services at Gashouse Cove on July 14, 2026 in San Francisco, California. A rescue mission continues after 16 people were rescued and two [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: July 15, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JULY 15, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball split it final home doubleheader of the season on Wednesday, losing 10-0 in game one to Yankton, while winning [Read More…]
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Palace City Post 18 Splits Senior Legion Doubleheader With Yankton
Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball split its final home doubleheader of the regular season Tuesday against Yankton, falling 10-0 in game one before responding with a 12-5 victory in the nightcap. Yankton’s Sam Gokie [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Picked to Finish Atop to MVFC
SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota State has been picked to return to the top of the Missouri Valley Football Conference in 2026, according to a preseason poll announced Tuesday morning in conjunction with the league’s [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham on playing BFFs in ‘Ride or Die’
Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer and Ed Skrein in ‘Ride or Die.’ (Prime Video) Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham are besties on the run in Ride or Die. The new series, which premieres on Prime Video [Read More…]
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South Dakota State QB Chase Mason Named to Waler Payton Award Watch List
CHICAGO — South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason is one of 30 players who has been named to the initial watch list for the Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually by Stats Perform to the top [Read More…]
Ag News
STAR Program expands incentivized practices for wheat, dry beans, and food-grade soybeans
Star of the West Milling Company says farmers can reduce fertilizer use and lower input costs through incentives offered by the Great Lakes Grain Initiative. soyVice President of Agronomy Keith Martus tells Brownfield the Sustainable [Read More…]
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New National FFA Conference is helping students build leadership skills through community service projects
The National FFA Organization is helping members develop hands-on experiences in community service through a new program. Elizabeth Sendelweck says students participating in the inaugural Catalyst Conference completed more than 12 hours of service-learning activities. “Whether they’re [Read More…]
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Grants available for new and existing Wisconsin farmer-led conservation groups
The state of Wisconsin is investing more than $1 million in farmer-led conservation solutions to protect local watersheds. Producer-Led Watershed Program Manager Dani Heisler tells Brownfield, “With the backbone of the program being the water [Read More…]
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No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur [Read More…]
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. The Spanish [Read More…]
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Discussions for major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in early stages
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Discussions for major leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament remain in the early stages, with players used to top hotels wanting to be assured of accommodations. Major League Baseball [Read More…]
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Number of South Dakota Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota’s first runoff election for governor has driven a record number of voters to register as Republican, according to state data from after Monday’s registration deadline. Aberdeen businessman Toby [Read More…]
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No immediate threat of New World screwworm affecting South Dakota, state vet says
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Flesh-eating pests spreading north into the United States have so far been kept at bay from South Dakota, but state animal industry leaders are keeping an eye on the [Read More…]
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Airport expansion loans cleared for takeoff despite turbulence in legislative committee
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee approved rules Tuesday allowing up to $30 million in loans from a state housing infrastructure fund to help finance airport expansion projects in Rapid [Read More…]
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Renita “Toni” Closner Named New Head Coach of Dakota Wesleyan Softball
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Softball is honored to announce that Renita “Toni” Closner has been named the 18th head coach of the program ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Closner has experience in the NAIA [Read More…]
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Pukwana, SD Duo Sentenced to Federal Prison for Embezzlement and Theft from an Indian Tribal Organization
A man and woman from Pukwana are headed to federal prison following their conviction of Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribal Organization. The U-S Attorney’s Office reported 40 year old Kyle James Loudner was sentenced [Read More…]
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