Year: 2026

Some ag leaders say expanding market access for U.S. farmers and ranchers should remain a priority in 2026. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a Republican on the Senate Ag Committee, says the framework with China was [Read More…]

Ag News

Farm leaders calling for swift congressional action to buoy farmers

Nearly 60 state and national farm groups are asking for Congress to pass immediate economic support for both row crop and specialty crop farmers. Kam Quarles is the CEO of the National Potato Council and co-chair of [Read More…]

44th Annual Boys Hanson Classic Schedule Released

January 19, 2026 Clint Greenway

🏀 44th Annual Boys Hanson Classic Boys Basketball Showcase 📍 Mitchell Corn Palace — Mitchell, SD🗓 Saturday, January 24, 2026 ⏰ Game Schedule Time Matchup 11 AM Hanson vs. White River 12:30 AM Sioux Valley vs. Dakota [Read More…]

Monday Sports: January 19th, 2026

MITCHELL KERNELS Mitchell Kernel boys’ basketball team jumped out to a 30-9 halftime lead and defeated Brookings 53-39 on Friday night in Brookings. The Bobcats cut the Kernels’ lead to eight in the second half [Read More…]

Europe mobilizes as Trump again demands ‘complete and total control’ of Greenland

The Greenlandic flag flies over houses, Jan. 17, 2026, in Nuuk, Greenland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (LONDON) — The leaders of all 27 European Union nations will meet for an “extraordinary meeting” later this week, European [Read More…]

At least 39 killed after high-speed train collision in Spain, transport minister says

Emergency services work at the site of a train collision on January 19, 2026 after yesterday’s train collision in Adamuz, Spain. Authorities say at least 39 were killed and more than 150 were injured when [Read More…]

As student violence rises, state wants districts to have options

Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase in “soft” parenting without consequences or lingering trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota’s top education official said more public [Read More…]

Lawmakers worry about feasibility, sustainability of rural health transformation plan

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million infusion of cash are making some lawmakers worry about the feasibility and sustainability of the state’s plan to strengthen rural [Read More…]

Water advocates say declined funding exposes insufficient zebra mussel effort; state disagrees

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Emails obtained by clean-water advocates show the state of South Dakota declined $290,000 of federal funding for zebra mussel decontamination stations at Pactola Reservoir, which the advocates say is evidence that [Read More…]

Bills fire Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching Super Bowl

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott on Monday, two people with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated [Read More…]

Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each other, then went to work on the drive that got the Los Angeles Rams one step away from the Super Bowl. Stafford [Read More…]

SDHSAA Board to Review Classifications, Cooperatives at January Meeting

PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota High School Activities Association Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m. CST at the SDHSAA office in Pierre, with a wide-ranging agenda that includes school [Read More…]

In brief: J.J. Abrams movie release date, ‘God of War’ casting, and more

J.J. Abrams has a release date for his next movie. The Great Beyond, starring Glen Powell and Jenna Ortega, will hit IMAX theaters Nov. 13, according to Warner Bros. Variety reports Warner Bros. also announced [Read More…]

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ burns ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ to remain at #1

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (20th Century Studios) Avatar: Fire and Ash remained at #1 at the box office after narrowly beating the weekend’s highest-grossing newcomer, 28 Years Later: The Bone [Read More…]

Naturi Naughton-Lewis on her role in ‘The Nowhere Man’: ‘I’ve never done anything like this before’

Naturi Naughton-Lewis as Ruby in ‘The Nowhere Man’ (Courtesy of Starz) Naturi Naughton-Lewis is back on Starz in a brand-new role. After years of portraying Tasha St. Patrick on Power, she returns to the network in [Read More…]

Ag News

Optimism grows for year-round E15, says SD corn leader

The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic Congress can pass year-round, nationwide sales of E15 this year. Taylor Sumption tells Brownfield “as a farmer, you have to be an optimist.” [Read More…]

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Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Brings Relief to Farmers