Year: 2026
Ag News
Minnesota veterinarian says animal travel poses greatest screwworm risk to northern states
An extension livestock veterinarian encourages producers in the Upper Midwest to have a level-headed response to New World screwworm. Dr. Angie Varnum with the University of Minnesota calls detections of the parasitic pest an important [Read More…]
Ag News
Ag appraiser: borrowing costs remain biggest obstacle to building projects
An ag real estate expert suggests high interest rates are more of a deterrent for new building projects than increasing material costs. Jeremy Fluegge with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the conflict in the Middle East [Read More…]
Ag News
Climbing organic grain markets sparking farmer interest
A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says the organic grain markets have steadily climbed in recent months. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says lackluster 2025 yields domestically and abroad have sent [Read More…]
Ag News
MO Soybeans Tour Highlights Pollinator Habitat Benefits
At the 2026 Pollinator Tour and Workshop in Montgomery City, Brady Lichtenberg with Missouri Soybeans says private landowners were highlighted who have added pollinator habitat to their farms—turning less productive ground into something both environmentally [Read More…]
Ag News
New trade restrictions tied to screwworm detection may disrupt cattle flows and affect multi-state operations
Following the confirmation of New World screwworm in the United States, both Canada and Mexico have issued import restrictions on live cattle from the U.S. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says the impacts will vary. “We probably [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia bombards Kyiv with drones and missiles, sets fire to historic cathedral
A policeman stands guard as smoke and flames rise from the building adjacent to the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra after a large scale attack overnight on June 15, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Dangerous flooding ongoing in Texas, with flash flood risks across the region
An ABC News graphic shows the weather forecast on Monday, June 15, 2025. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Areas in Texas are seeing from 3″ to more than 5″ of rainfall within hours, leading to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a proclamation signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC.. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Obama says ‘doubtful’ that any Iran deal will be different than past
Former President Barack Obama speaks with “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts in an interview at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on June 13, 2026. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby talk NBA Championship win: ‘Once in a lifetime event’
Knicks star players Karl Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson joined “Good Morning America,” June 15, 2026, after their NBA Championship win. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — The Knicks have [Read More…]
Latest News
Dakota Wesleyan University to host Starry Saturday
Dakota Wesleyan University will bring another unique astronomy experience to campus with multiple showings of “Summer Constellations.” Three showings will be presented Saturday, June 20, in the Corrigan Health Sciences Center at 2, 4 and [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Oil prices fall to lowest level since March after US announces Iran deal
A pumpjack stands idle in the Huntington Beach oil field on April 23, 2026 in Huntington Beach, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Oil prices on Monday fell to their lowest level since March after [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘House of Guinness’ season 2, and more
Pour another pint for House of Guinness. Variety reports the show about the famous Irish brewing family has been renewed for season 2 by Netflix. The series stars Anthony Boyle, Louis Partridge, Emily Fairn and [Read More…]
Latest News
Sioux Falls man sentenced for federal drug offense
A 42 year old man from Sioux Falls is sitting in a federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Kyle Heinemann was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed [Read More…]
Latest News
State authorities release the name of fatal crash victim
The South Dakota Department of Public Safety has released the name of a 71 year old man from Nebraska who died last week in a single vehicle crash in Gregory County. Around 7:25 pm on [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Disclosure Day’ lands at #1 at the box office with $44 million
‘Disclosure Day.’ (Universal) It wasn’t quite an out-of-this-world debut, but Disclosure Day still took #1 at the box office this weekend with $44 million. The Steven Spielberg alien sci-fi drama came in above estimates, according to [Read More…]
Ag News
El Nino disease effect
A crop protection specialist expects this summer’s El Nino to influence crop disease pressure. Tyler Harp with Syngenta says conditions in the southern U.S. are typically wetter than normal, with the northern tier of states [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: June 15, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 15, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball finished 1-3 at the Dakota Classic over the weekend in Brandon. After splitting its opening two pool play games [Read More…]
Latest News
Silos are disappearing from the landscape. One woman wants to hunt them down before they do.
Jess Savage/ Northern Public Radio McHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — Silos — tower-like structures on farms that hold fermented feed for livestock — have dotted the Midwestern landscape for 150 years. But they’re threatened by development [Read More…]
Latest News
Anti-tech push influences secretary of state race as conventions make state officer nominations
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Monae Johnson became South Dakota’s top election official with the help of people who allege elections are rife with fraud and that ballots should be hand-counted, but they’ve been disappointed that [Read More…]
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