Year: 2026
Ag News
Strong usage numbers offer encouragement despite bigger crops
A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. Kent Thiesse says the latest forecast did raise corn and soybean production. “But the good news is they aren’t [Read More…]
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Illinois wheat growers report big yields, good quality as harvest nears completion
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says it’s been another bumper crop for most of the state’s growers. Tracey Heuerman, who farms in Effingahm County, says the majority of the state’s winter wheat harvest [Read More…]
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Trade analysts outline administration’s tariff strategy
Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy despite the Supreme Court striking down the administration’s use of emergency powers to impose them. Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and [Read More…]
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National FFA Organization announces 2026 top Star Award finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and American Star in Agriscience represent the best among this year’s American Degree recipients. Each award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding skills and competencies throughout their Supervised Agricultural Experiences. A panel of judges will interview the finalists this fall and select one winner [Read More…]
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South Dakota farm group wants stronger Senate Farm Bill
Greater Dakota News Service With the U.S. Senate’s version of the Farm Bill stuck in negotiations, South Dakota farm groups want lawmakers to strengthen it. The Senate released its version of the legislation, the Agricultural [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Moana’ sails to #1 at the box office
Catherine Laga’aia as ‘Moana’ live-action ‘Moana.’ (Disney) Disney’s live-action Moana topped the box office this weekend, although with lower numbers than expected. The film, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, brought [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Monday Sports: July 13, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JULY 13, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball went 1-3 over the weekend at the Gopher Classic. On Saturday, Post 18 lost to Bloomington, Minnesota, 3-0, followed [Read More…]
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Water quality buffer program grows following $8 million boost from lawmakers
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A state program that pays landowners to plant vegetation along streams now has 130 buffer projects spanning 379 miles of shoreline statewide, and more landowners are waiting to enroll. The update, [Read More…]
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South Dakota court system eyes third circuit consolidation in 50 years, raising concerns about ‘mega circuit’
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s court system intends to merge the Fourth and Seventh judicial circuits, creating one that will cover nearly a third of the state’s land area. The Fourth Judicial Circuit encompasses [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Twins beat Angels 4-2 and head into break winning 8 of their last 9 series
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last [Read More…]
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Homeowners near Rapid City area sinkhole lose appeal
Bart Pfankuch-South Dakota News Watch A group of homeowners whose properties were impacted by a large sinkhole just west of Rapid City have lost a major legal battle now that the South Dakota Supreme Court [Read More…]
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Incarcerated women to move into new Rapid City prison to alleviate overcrowding
John Hult-South Dakota Searchlight Incarcerated women will start moving into a new $87 million prison in Rapid City next month, a South Dakota Department of Corrections spokesperson confirmed this week. The medium-security prison will be [Read More…]
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Temporary party switchers receive encouragement and criticism ahead of Republican runoff election
Makenzie Huber-South Dakota Searchlight The stakes are high enough in the race for the South Dakota Republican Party’s nomination for governor that Nancy Turbak Berry became a Republican, at least temporarily. The former Democratic state [Read More…]
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Names Released in Lyman County Fatal Crash
A woman from Reliance, South Dakota woman died Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash near Lyman. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported 63 year old Gayle V. Mohr was driving a 1998 Suzuki [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Lindsey Graham, longtime senator from South Carolina and Trump ally, dies at 71
Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, April 27, 2026, in Washington. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, who had become one [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina’s character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Royce Lewis homers, doubles to lead Twins over Angels 5-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and sparked the go-ahead rally with a seventh-inning double Saturday as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3. Joe Ryan allowed two runs and six [Read More…]
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Palace City Post 18 drops pair of games at Gopher Classic
Palace City Post 18 was shut down by strong pitching and dropped both of its games Saturday at the Gopher Classic, falling 3-0 to Bloomington Post 550 before suffering a 9-1 loss to Rosemount Post [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls’ Jack Radel selected No. 28 overall by Astros in MLB Draft
Sioux Falls Roosevelt graduate Jack Radel became one of the highest-drafted players in South Dakota history Saturday when the Houston Astros selected the Notre Dame right-hander with the No. 28 overall pick in the first [Read More…]
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