Year: 2026
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Vikings sign defensive coordinator Brian Flores to contract extension after successful 3-year run
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have signed Brian Flores to a contract extension that ensures the defensive coordinator will return for the 2026 season if he is not hired as a head coach, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota State Dominates at North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team dominated on the road at North Dakota Wednesday night and came away with a 99-47 victory over the Fighting Hawks at the Betty Engelstad Sioux [Read More…]
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Coyotes Earn Gritty Win over Omaha, 68-64
OMAHA, Neb. — South Dakota basketball picked up a gritty road win over Omaha Wednesday night 68-64 at Baxter Arena. Jordan Crawford had a career night with 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting with five 3-pointers and five rebounds. [Read More…]
ABC Health News
New study directly links higher BMI to increased risk of vascular dementia; blood pressure may help explain why
Woman weighing herself (Zave Smith/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — High blood pressure and body mass index, or BMI, may be directly linked to the increased risk of developing vascular dementia, according to a new study [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Oscars 2026: The nominees
The 98th annual Academy Awards, airing March 15 on ABC. (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) Nomination day has arrived for the 2026 Oscars. The nominees in all categories for the 98th Academy Awards were [Read More…]
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In brief: ‘The Night Agent’ season 3 official trailer and more
The official trailer for season 3 of The Night Agent has arrived. Netflix has released the new trailer for the upcoming season of the show, which debuts to the streaming service on Feb. 19. Gabriel [Read More…]
Ag News
Biofuels industry eyes 2026 rebound after ‘horrific’ 2025
After a challenging 2025, the U.S. biofuels industry has optimism for 2026. “2025 was horrific for biodiesel,” says Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. He tells Brownfield that’s due, in part, to unclear [Read More…]
Latest News
Committee supports longer wait for state workers turning big contracts into private-sector jobs
SD Searchlight-Josh Haiar State Sen. Tim Reed opened a bill hearing Wednesday by saying a former state economic development commissioner “complied with the statute as it exists today” when the ex-commissioner waited one year before [Read More…]
ABC National News
ICE memo allows agents to enter homes without judicial warrant: Whistleblower complaint
Federal law enforcement agents detain a demonstrator during a raid in south Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Minnesota officials are suing over the unprecedented surge of US immigration authorities in the state, [Read More…]
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Uvalde trial: Former school police officer Adrian Gonzales found not guilty on all counts
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (UVALDE, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump hosts signing ceremony for Board of Peace in Davos despite reservations from key allies
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up his signature on the founding charter during a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. (Chip [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Former special counsel Jack Smith to testify in front of House Judiciary Committee
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith (C) arrives to testify during a closed-door deposition before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on December 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Alex [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Idris Elba talks portraying Sam Nelson in season 2 of ‘Hijack’
Idris Elba in ‘Hijack’ season 2 (Courtesy of Apple TV) More episodes of Hijack season 2 are now streaming on Apple TV, with Idris Elba returning as professional negotiator Sam Nelson. After surviving a plane hijacking in season [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Judd Apatow, Michael Bonfiglio on their docuseries ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
Mel Brooks in ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ (HBO) Learn about the life of a comedy legend with the new docuseries Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! The two-part documentary, which was [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Teyana Taylor recreates ‘Waiting to Exhale’ burning car scene for ‘SNL’ promo
Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. (Disney/Jose Alvarado) Teyana Taylor is giving fans a glimpse of what’s to come when she hosts the Jan. 23 episode of Saturday Night Live. She flexes her acting chops [Read More…]
ABC National News
1st defendant sentenced in NBA gambling scheme gets 2 years in prison
Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat in action against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Kaseya Center on February 10, 2025, in Miami, Florida. (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (BROOKLYN) — A federal judge [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Dow closes up 580 points after Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 21, 2026, in Davos, Switzerland. The annual meeting of political and business leaders comes amid rising tensions between the United [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 3 gets first look, 2026 release date
Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries star in ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2. (Disney/David Bukach) Good news, Half-Bloods. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 will premiere later in 2026, Disney+ has announced. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ gets premiere date, season 2 renewal
Lexi Minetree as Elle Woods in the ‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle.’ (Prime Video) Omigod, you guys! The Legally Blonde prequel series Elle is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 1. Additionally, the [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans climb, helped out by a higher move in bean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There are chances for hotter, drier weather in portions of South America over the near term, potentially expanding later in the month. That’s going to be [Read More…]