Year: 2026
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Kody Clemens homers as Twins beat slumping Tigers, 3-2
DETROIT (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning against his former team and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Minnesota had lost four of five, [Read More…]
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USD’s Pokharel named Summit League Defensive Player of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota defensive specialist Sierra Pokharel was named the Summit League’s Defensive Peak Performer of the Week for the first time in her career Tuesday. Pokharel tallied double-digit digs in all three matches of the [Read More…]
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Zgonc Claims Second Summit League Player of the Week Away
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Sylvie Zgonc was named one of the Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week, league officials announced Tuesday. Zgonc earned her seventh career offensive honor. Zgonc totaled 77 kills, 34 digs and [Read More…]
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Tyler & Hybertson Named GPAC Volleyball Players-of-the-Week for Second Time in 2026
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Great Plains Athletic Conference announces its women’s volleyball honors for the third week of the season, with two Dakota Wesleyan athletes being recognized. Back-to-back conference Setter-of-the-Year Kayleigh Hybertson records her second Player-of-the-Week award [Read More…]
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51 year old man sentenced to federal prison for on-line sex crime
A 51 year old man from Madison, convicted of Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet is sitting in a federal prison. The U-S Attorney’s Office reported Lawrence Johnson was sentenced to 10 years [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Media Poll – September 8, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Sept. 8 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Poll – September 8, 2026
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 8, 2026. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, record, points and previous ranking. (NOTE: The poll will return to [Read More…]
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South Dakota Department of Corrections announces inmate death
The South Dakota Department of Corrections announced 64 year old State prison offender Michael Kaiser died at a hospital on September 8th following a brief medical issue. Kaiser was assigned to the South Dakota State [Read More…]
Ag News
Canadian tariffs take effect and economist says it could recreate North American trade flows
An ag economist says the latest escalation between the U.S. and Canada could permanently alter the trade relationship between the two countries. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “I think this has really hurt those ongoing [Read More…]
Ag News
Wet fall forecast raises concerns about harvest timing
A north central Ohio farmer says recent weather over the past month has led to uneven crop development across the state. Patty Mann says both corn and soybeans are all over the board. “We got [Read More…]
Ag News
Expanding drought creates mounting challenges for Missouri cattle producers
Expanding drought conditions are creating additional challenges for cattle producers in parts of the country. Tony Hancock with the Missouri Department of Agriculture says, “In Southern Missouri, things are getting pretty serious, pretty fast.” He tells [Read More…]
ABC National News
US students’ reading scores take a dive, new data shows
(WASHINGTON) — New data shows U.S. students continue to fall behind their peers in reading as the country’s achievement gap widens, according to results from the latest globally recognized international exam. The 2025 Program for [Read More…]
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‘Utter devastation’: NTSB investigation underway after Amazon cargo plane crash leaves 5 dead, 5 injured
NTSB investigators examine the wreckage field Monday after a Boeing 767 cargo plane operating as 21 Air LLC Flight 7598 overran the end of runway 30 while landing Sunday at Miami International Airport; Sept. 7, [Read More…]
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch speaks during an event at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History on Feb. 20, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
6 Americans reach 2026 US Open quarterfinals, most since 2002
Ben Shelton returns a shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas during their men’s fourth round match at the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City, Sept. 7, 2026. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A total [Read More…]
ABC Health News
New drug shows promise in reducing COPD symptoms in smokers, clinical trials show
A healthcare professional examines a chest X-ray displayed on a tablet. (Getty Images/Tom Werner) (NEW YORK) — A new drug appeared to show promise in reducing rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms in [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs hit US products as Trump warns of escalation
Selection of products target by Canada’s retaliatory tariffs. (Government of Canada) (WASHINGTON) — Retaliatory tariffs issued by Canada hit some imports from the United States at one minute after midnight Eastern Time on Tuesday, intensifying a trade [Read More…]
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TSA launches program allowing non-travelers past security
Airport TSA PreCheck lines. (Douglas Rissing/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program that allows some people without a plane ticket to go through airport security. The program, called [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Connor Storrie, Danielle Deadwyler and more confirmed in ‘The Bell Jar’ cast as filming wraps
Connor Storrie attends the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Scott Kirkland/FXX via Getty Images) | Danielle Deadwyler attends FYC Event for ‘Rooster’ at Universal [Read More…]
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Pamela Anderson opens up on hepatitis C battle: ‘I’ve finally come to terms’
Pamela Anderson is seen at the Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Pier during the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 7, 2026, in Venice, Italy. (Carlo Paloni/Getty Images) Pamela Anderson opened up about her experience [Read More…]