Year: 2026
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Attorney General’s Office announces 11 grand jury indictments regarding a drug overdose death at Mike Durfee State Prison
Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that 11 people, including seven prison inmates, three private citizens, and one person who was contracted by the state at the time, have been indicted in connection with a November [Read More…]
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Alex Pretti’s ‘life was just starting,’ mentor says
A portrait stands at a memorial for Alex Pretti on January 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pretti, an ICU nurse at a VA medical center, died on January 24 after being shot multiple times during [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DOJ charges 31, including alleged Tren de Aragua members, in ATM malware case
Alleged scammers charged with planting a malware in ATM’s around the country. (DOJ) (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department announced Monday it has charged 31 more individuals in a scheme that allegedly stole millions from ATMs [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
A minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents
Three minutes and two seconds before the first shot is fired, Alex Pretti holds a phone before a federal officer on Nicollet Ave in Minnesota. Obtained by (ABC News) (MINNEAPOLIS) — The interaction that ended [Read More…]
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Lifetime alcohol use linked to higher risk of colorectal cancer, new study finds
Wine/Drinking/Alcohol (CREDIT: Makoto Honda / 500px/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Long-term alcohol use has been linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer, according to a study published Monday in the journal Cancer. Researchers found that [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Colin Jost to return as ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ host and more
Patricia Clarkson has joined Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese‘s next movie. Deadline reports that Clarkson is now part of the cast of What Happens at Night. The movie follows a married American [Read More…]
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Chris Pratt makes ‘Avatar’ cry ‘Mercy’ as his new sci-fi film tops box office
Chris Pratt stars as Chris Raven in ‘Mercy.’ (Justin Lubin) After five weeks, Avatar: Fire and Ash‘s reign at the box office has finally been extinguished: Chris Pratt‘s new sci-fi film Mercy has replaced James Cameron‘s sci-fi threequel [Read More…]
Ag News
New Missouri Cattlemen’s Association president outlines priorities for organization
The new president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the organization is working to ensure producers are well equipped to navigate the industry’s ups and downs. Anita Vanderwert says staying informed on issues is critical [Read More…]
Ag News
Placements decline, but marketings increase in latest Cattle on Feed report
Cattle placed in feedlots dropped 5 percent year-over-year in the latest On Feed report from the USDA. Kenny Burdine, an ag economist with the University of Kentucky says while it was expected, there’s a reason [Read More…]
Ag News
Nitrogen to corn ratio
University of Minnesota Extension educator Brad Carlson says the rising cost of nitrogen is squeezing corn margins. He tells Brownfield the current ratio would suggest around a 15 pound per acre cut to recommended rates. [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: January 26, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 26, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels gymnastics turned in its best performance of the season on Saturday, winning the Lolly Forseth Invitational at Sioux Falls Lincoln. The Kernels posted a season-high [Read More…]
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Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold was cast aside by the New York Jets, who drafted him No. 3 overall in 2018. The Minnesota Vikings didn’t bring him back after he led them to a 14-3 [Read More…]
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Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 [Read More…]
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Deadly shooting in Minneapolis could lead to partial government shutdown over ICE funding
South Dakota Searchlight-Jacob Fischler A partial federal government shutdown appeared Sunday to unexpectedly be on the horizon, after another fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis led key U.S. Senate Democrats to say they [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
No. 9 Dakota Wesleyan Stays Hot with Win over College of Saint Mary
OMAHA, Neb. — No. 9 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball headed to Nebraska to square off against the College of Saint Mary in a conference matchup. The Tigers jumped out to an early 13-2 lead, which helped [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Defeat Roos on the Road, 76-63
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team picked up a 76-63 road win over Kansas City Saturday afternoon at the Swinney Center. Brooklyn Meyer and Madison Mathiowetz scored 25 and 18 points, respectively, for the [Read More…]
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Medicaid enrollment stabilizes in South Dakota after dropping by thousands last year
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota regularly disenrolled one of the highest percentages of Medicaid patients in the country each month last year, contributing to one of the largest yearly decreases in the state’s Medicaid [Read More…]
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Larson Claims 3000-Meter SDSU Record
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Cody Larson takes home the 3000-meter program record, assisting the South Dakota State men’s team to a second place finish with 156 points, while the women’s team placed second with 100 points. HEAD COACH ROD [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
USD Men Battles but Falls 90-78 to St. Thomas
VERMILLION, S.D. — South Dakota basketball held a two-point lead at halftime but would ultimately fall to the No. 2 in the Summit League, St. Thomas, 90-78 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Saturday. Jordan Crawford poured [Read More…]