Month: July 2026

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, attends the Ways and Means Committee hearing on the priorities of the Treasury Department in Longworth building on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc [Read More…]

In brief: Claire Foy, Matthew Macfadyen to star in ‘You Are Here’ and more

Claire Foy and Matthew Macfadyen are teaming up for a new drama series. The actors are set to star in You Are Here for STARZ and BBC. The new show will be based on the [Read More…]

Howard Charles, 50 Cent tease why ‘Fightland’ is a must-watch

Poster for ‘Fightland’ (Starz) Howard Charles plays a heavyweight championship boxer in Fightland, the new Starz series that follows Duke Kilroy as he seeks vengeance for the death of his brother, whom he believes was [Read More…]

Ag News

United Soybean Board focused on growth, research, and innovation in 2027

The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says the organization is focused on creating new market opportunities for U.S. soy in 2027. Courtney Knupp says growing domestic demand is just one way to boost farmer [Read More…]

Ag News

Exports, demand help support pork prices amid profitability concerns

An ag economist says the pork industry has reasons for optimism, but challenges remain. Matt Erickson with Terrain there are a few factors helping support prices. “Exports still remain above what we saw in 2025. [Read More…]

Ag News

Seasonal warmth to extreme heat covers much of the Plains; showers & storms overspread parts of the Corn Belt

Across the Corn Belt, beneficial rain from the Mississippi Valley westward is helping to stabilize crop conditions that had deteriorated during the recent hot, dry spell. In the western Corn Belt, soybeans rated in good [Read More…]

Mitchell Planning Commission Advances Day Care Permits, Development Plats

MITCHELL, S.D. — The Mitchell Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits for family residential day cares and advanced several development-related plats during their meeting on July 27. Commissioners unanimously recommended conditional use permits for [Read More…]

Public Health Warning Issued for Lake Mitchell After High Microcystin Levels Detected

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell Parks and Recreation has issued a public health warning for Lake Mitchell after laboratory testing detected a high concentration of microcystin, a toxin produced by blue-green algae, in the water. The warning [Read More…]

Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement as part of Gaza peace plan

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement on American nuclear innovation in the Oval Office at the White House on July 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Eric Lee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald [Read More…]

Rural radiology technician shortage motivates new technical college program in northeastern South Dakota

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight A shortage of rural radiology technicians prompted the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to approve a new program Thursday for a technical college in the northeastern part of the state. [Read More…]

State lawmakers of both parties say it’s time to rethink America’s fragile childcare system

Kevin Hardy/Stateline CHICAGO — A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is calling for an overhaul of the nation’s childcare system, which they say is failing children, parents and providers. The group of 13 Republican and [Read More…]

Ag News

Weekly rains needed to finish soybean crop strong

August weather can make or break a soybean crop, and Andre Reis, a soybean specialist at the University of Missouri Extension, says he’s optimistic about how the month is expected to begin. He says weekly [Read More…]

Twins Fans Need to Take a Breath. July Isn’t the Time to Declare the Season Over

Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director The reactions over the last few days would make you think the Minnesota Twins were playing Game 162 instead of Game 110. Every pitch against Kansas City seemed to [Read More…]

Friday Sports: July 31, 2026

FRIDAY SPORTS, JULY 31, 2026 DISTRICT 3B AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – CHAMBERLAIN Wessington Springs vs. Winner – 7:30 pm on Friday. DISTRICT 4B AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – HUMBOLDT Madison vs. Salem – 6 pm on [Read More…]

Rapid City Post 22 Reaches Class A Legion Baseball State Championship

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Top-seeded Rapid City Post 22 advanced to the South Dakota Class A Legion Baseball State Tournament championship game with a 12-2 victory over No. 2 Sioux Falls West on Thursday. Wyatt [Read More…]

Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last year’s stinging sell-off

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins haven’t forgotten the sting from the day of the trade deadline last year. Their latest feel-good win added yet more fuel for the front office to be in buy mode this time instead [Read More…]

Kody Clemens hits a walk-off grand slam with 2 outs in the 9th to send the Twins past the Royals 4-3