Year: 2026

A certified real estate appraiser says farmland values are showing wide variations in northern Illinois. Deanne Phelps covers Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, and Ogle counties for Compeer Financial. “Property values within my territory, I’d [Read More…]

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Pheasants, quail, chukars impacted in new Iowa HPAI detection

Another highly pathogenic avian influenza case involving game birds has been confirmed in northern Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the impacted site is a multi-species game bird hatchery in Kossuth [Read More…]

2 dead in shooting in northern Canada, no active threat: Officials

(NEW YORK) — Two people are dead from a shooting in the Cree First Nation community of Mistissini in northern Quebec, Canada, officials said, adding that it is not considered an active shooter situation. Two [Read More…]

Iranian ‘fingers on triggers’ amid US military buildup, Trump threats, Tehran says

A huge banner displayed in Revolution Square depicts a missile attack on board a US Carrier painted in US flag colors in the Persian Gulf on January 26, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. (Kaveh Kazemi/Getty Images) [Read More…]

Sean Grayson faces up to 20 years in prison for fatal shooting of Sonya Massey

Donna Massey, the mother of shooting victim Sonya Massey, is comforted during a press conference at New Mount Pilgrim Church on July 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/Getty Images (SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) — Sean Grayson, [Read More…]

Potential blizzard headed to Southeast this weekend: Latest forecast

Ice chunks float in the Hudson River in front of the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 26, 2026. (Gary Hershorn/ABC [Read More…]

Protesters clash with law enforcement outside Texas facility where detained 5-year-old is held

People protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement as they march toward the South Texas Family Residential Center, January 28, 2026 in Dilley, Texas. (Joel Angel Juarez/Getty Images) (HOUSTON) — Law enforcement deployed tear gas during [Read More…]

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) attends a field hearing at the Minnesota Senate Building on January 16, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota. (Jim Vondruska/Getty Images) (NEW YORK)– Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced on Thursday her candidacy for [Read More…]

In brief: ‘DTF St. Louis’ trailer and more

The trailer for the upcoming HBO limited series DTF St. Louis has arrived. The new series, which stars Jason Bateman, David Harbour and Linda Cardellini, premieres on March 1. It centers on a love triangle [Read More…]

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Risk management advisor says get DMC coverage

A risk management and marketing advisor is advising dairy producers to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program for 2026. Mike North with Ever.ag says, “Yeah, highly complex advice here: Get it.” North tells Brownfield [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: January 29, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 29, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels basketball hosts Sioux Falls Lincoln for a doubleheader on Friday night at the High School Gym. Girls game starts at 6 pm, followed by the [Read More…]

Todd Monken, ex-Ravens offensive coordinator, hired as the Cleveland Browns head coach

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have hired one of their former coordinators to be the team’s head coach. However, it is not the one some people expected. The Browns hired Todd Monken on Wednesday [Read More…]

Hot Shooting Night From Briar Cliff Leads to Loss for Dakota Wesleyan on Pink the Palace Night

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball hosted the Briar Cliff Chargers in the second contest of the Pink the Palace doubleheader. Both teams opened the game with three-point shots, setting the tone for a battle [Read More…]

DWU Women Completes Season Sweep of Briar Cliff at Annual Pink the Palace Night

MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 9 Dakota Wesleyan University Women’s Basketball squared off against the 19th-ranked Briar Cliff Chargers for the annual Pink the Palace doubleheader. The Tigers and Chargers started the contest in a physical fashion, [Read More…]

Jackrabbits Roll By Mavericks

BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team overcame a slow start to beat Omaha 85-41 Wednesday evening in First Bank & Trust Arena. The sides were tied at 14 after 10 minutes, but [Read More…]

Strong Second Half Pushes Omaha Past SDSU

OMAHA, Neb. – South Dakota State led early and stayed within striking distance for much of the night, but Omaha’s efficiency and late-game execution proved the difference as the Mavericks secured an 80–71 victory over the [Read More…]

Coyotes Cruise to 67-55 Win Over Tommies

VERMILLION, S.D. – Four Coyotes score in double figures, two record double-doubles, and the South Dakota women’s basketball program rebounded with a 67-55 win over St. Thomas Wednesday night in Vermillion. South Dakota got strong [Read More…]

Luke Thompson on telling Benedict’s love story in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4

Yerin Ha as Sophie and Luke Thompson as Benedict in ‘Bridgerton’ season 4. (Liam Daniel/Netflix) A certain second son is swept off his feet by a mystery woman at a masquerade ball in Bridgerton season 4. [Read More…]

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Wisconsin Ag Board to consider latest animal fee proposal