Month: August 2026
Ag News
New crop soybean exports soar, new crop corn sales solid
Last week was a big week for new crop U.S. soybean export demand. The USDA says those soybean sales during the week ending August 20th topped 90 million bushels, nearly all of that to either [Read More…]
Ag News
Drought concerns prompt Northern Plains farmers to slow some crop sales
A market analyst says some Northern Plains farmers are starting to back off from making aggressive crop sales ahead of harvest. “We’re a little more worried about where production’s going to fall and whether we’ll [Read More…]
Ag News
More buyers than sellers supporting farmland market
The president of Farmers National Company says land values have been resilient despite the downturn in the ag economy. Paul Schadegg tells Brownfield, “We simply just have more willing buyers than willing sellers,” he said. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Nepal-Tibet flood deaths rise to 358 amid search for hundreds of missing tourists
Residents carry their belongings along a road heavily covered in mud following flash floods, August 27, 2026 in Trishuli, Nepal. (Ezra Acayan/Getty Images) LONDON — At least 358 people have been confirmed killed in the massive flash [Read More…]
ABC National News
Alleged 9/11 mastermind’s long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028
These undated Federal Bureau of Investigation handout photos of al Qaeda commander Khalid Sheikh Mohammed were marked with the word “Located” after Mohammed’s arrest March 1, 2003, in Pakistan. (FBI/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota State Historical Society Seeking Items for State Time Capsule
The South Dakota State Historical Society and the South Dakota America 250 Commission are seeking items from South Dakotans to be placed in a time capsule, which will be opened in 2076. The time capsule [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: David Fincher’s new film renamed ‘The Further Mis-adventures of Cliff Booth’ and more
Alice and Steve is coming back for more. Deadline reports Disney+ has renewed the comedy series for a second season. The show stars Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker as the titular best friends who have [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5 gets official trailer
The key art for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5. (Disney, Hulu) The official trailer for season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has arrived. In addition to the brand-new trailer, [Read More…]
Ag News
Lack of meaningful farm bill solutions frustrating
The president of Wisconsin Farmers Union says frustration continues to mount over Congress’ inability to pass a new farm bill. Darin Von Ruden, who farms in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, “We’re already three years behind [Read More…]
Latest News
Mitchell Technical College scores a high national ranking
Mitchell Technical College has been ranked the 4th best community college in the United States in WalletHub’s 2026 Best & Worst Community Colleges report, released by the personal finance website WalletHub.com. The ranking places Mitchell [Read More…]
Latest News
DEA warning parents of kids purchasing illegal drugs via smartphone
As the new school year starts, parents are facing some extra challenges related to social media and their kids. The Drug Enforcement Administration has released a guide warning parents about the danger of kids using [Read More…]
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Data Center Debate continues
Emotions ran high and the debate was heated…but the Lincoln County Commission has rejected a moratorium on data center development for the second time this year. The action came during a joint jurisdictional meeting with [Read More…]
Latest News
How donors in De Smet are bringing big projects to little town on the prairie
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch DE SMET, S.D. – Even though it happened more than a decade ago, Rita Anderson can still recall the worry she felt as all her hard work, planning and fundraising [Read More…]
Latest News
Lawmaker salaries could top $16,000 during next year’s South Dakota legislative session
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A committee of South Dakota lawmakers endorsed budget increases Wednesday for the Legislative Research Council to cover the anticipated rise in legislator pay. The council manages the Legislature’s day-to-day [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Thursday Sports: August 27, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 27, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell boys golf returns to action Thursday at the Huron Invitational at Broadland Creek Golf Course. — Mitchell girls tennis will compete at the Rapid City Invitational [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Wednesday night to win the three-game series. Minnesota (64-70) fell four games [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Coyotes Open 2026 Season Hosting Central Connecticut State
VERMILLION, S.D. — The Coyotes are set to open the 2026 football season in the first season as head coach for Matt Vitzthum this Saturday, August 29 when the back-to-back Northeast Conference champions Central Connecticut State Blue Devils [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
SDSU Kicks Off 2026 Season at Home vs. Stetson
GAME 1: Stetson (0-0) at #3/3 South Dakota State (0-0) When Saturday, Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. Central | Precision Ag Bowl Where Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | Brookings, S.D. TV Midco Sports | KELOLAND | ESPN+ Radio Jackrabbits All [Read More…]
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No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball Defeats Dakota State in Four Sets in Out-of-Conference Rivalry Matchup
MADISON, S.D. — The Tigers’ hot start to the 2026 season rolled on as they traveled northeast for a matchup against in-state, out-of-conference rival Dakota State. The DSU Fieldhouse was rocking as the Trojan fans showed [Read More…]
Ag News
How to handle grain marketing right now
The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Peterson says producers should focus on marketing [Read More…]