Month: August 2026
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State of South Dakota faces lawsuit over proof-of-citizenship voter registration law
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A nonprofit organization and a Sioux Falls voter filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court over the implementation of South Dakota’s new proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration. Senate Bill 175, passed [Read More…]
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South Dakota ranked hardest-working state in America
South Dakota has been ranked the hardest-working state in the country in a new WalletHub study. The 2026 report compared all 50 states across 10 measures of work ethic, including average workweek hours, employment rates, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Zebby Matthews and Josh Bell lift Minnesota Twins to 9-6 win over Athletics
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night. Byron Buxton [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Cars’ returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary
A poster for the 20th anniversary rerelease of ‘Cars.’ (Disney, Pixar) Life is a highway, I’m gonna ride it all the way to the movie theater. Disney and Pixar are rereleasing Cars in theaters to [Read More…]
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MTC fall is semester is off and running
Mitchell Technical College opened its fall semester on Monday. “Our enrollment looks strong,” said MTC president Theresa Kriese. “We should have a good count at the end of next week. We usually wait for the [Read More…]
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Mitchell School Board tackles policy review
The Mitchell School Board took a deep dive into policy series 1000-1200 as part of its annual review. Superintendent Joe Childs says it’s critical for the board to stay up to date on policies. “There’s [Read More…]
Ag News
The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant
Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant. Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, [Read More…]
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Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings
The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger [Read More…]
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Corn harvest gets underway in Missouri with strong early yields
Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fischer in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever had. “I think [Read More…]
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South Dakota corn looks good despite half-normal rainfall
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically [Read More…]
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Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions sets new fundraising record
The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian [Read More…]
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Wife sought following Massachusetts cop’s death believed to have been found dead: Police
Image of Karen Soloman provided by Worcester Police Department. (Worcester Police Department) (NEW YORK) — A woman who had been sought in connection with the death of her husband, a Massachusetts police officer, is believed to have [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hawk Fire tops 15,000 acres near Reno, spurs 42,000 evacuations and remains out of control
The Hawk Fire seen in the hills near Reno, Nevada, Aug. 22, 2026, has grown to more than 10,000 acres and is threatening hundreds of homes, officials said. (Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District) (RENO, Nev.) [Read More…]
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Mother and 2-year-old killed by lightning strike in Florida neighborhood
Fire department ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.(MattGush/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed Sunday after being struck by lightning in a neighborhood north of Fort Lauderdale, [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Media Poll – August 24, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Aug. 24 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. [Read More…]
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2026 South Dakota High School Volleyball Preseason Media Poll
Here is the South Dakota Media preseason volleyball poll for the 2026-27 season. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, final 2025 records, points and final 2025 poll ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg [Read More…]
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‘The Gentlemen’ renewed for season 3, season 2 trailer debuts
Theo James stars in ‘The Gentlemen’ season 2. (Christopher Raphael/Netflix) The Gentlemen is getting a third season. Netflix has renewed its crime drama series for a third season ahead of the second season’s debut. Creator [Read More…]
Ag News
Early planting, favorable weather set Minnesota crops up for success
An extension crops educator expects some very good corn and soybean yields this fall in Minnesota. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the growing season started off well with early planting and adequate [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 24, 2026
Sep. corn $4.91 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.16, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, up $2.60Sep. soybean oil 67.13, down 222 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and 3/4, up 1/4 centOct. live [Read More…]
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Dry weather deteriorating Michigan’s crop conditions
A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting dangerously dry, and picked up [Read More…]