Year: 2026

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota troopers have assisted in more than 204 immigration-related arrests, and state National Guard soldiers have helped process 807 deportations as the state continues to expand its partnership with federal [Read More…]

Taj Bradley fans 10 as Twins beat Guardians 3-1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Tuesday night. [Read More…]

Brookings Sweeps Palace City Post 18 in Legion Baseball Twinbill

BROOKINGS, S.D. — Brookings Post 74 swept Palace City Post 18 in an American Legion baseball doubleheader Tuesday, winning 5-1 in the opener and 10-1 in the nightcap. The losses dropped Palace City to 17-17 [Read More…]

Dell Rapids Republican lawmaker may get plea deal in election fraud case

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS – A plea deal is in the works for a Republican state senator from Dell Rapids facing felony charges related to attempted election fraud. Tom Pischke, 44, was charged [Read More…]

A thank you from the Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site & Museum

July 7, 2026 J.P. Skelly

The Mitchell Indigenous Archaeological Site & Museum offered its thanks recently for the City Council’s continuing annual subsidy. Executive director Christian New said the museum board matched the city subsidy dollar for dollar. “A big [Read More…]

Ag News

Cattle futures mostly lower ahead of direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly lower ahead of direct business. August live cattle closed $.67 lower at $238.42 and October live cattle closed $.62 lower at $234.02. August feeder [Read More…]

Ag News

Protecting stored grain

A senior director with Central Life Sciences says the sluggish ag economy has most farmers exploring any means possible to protect the investment they’ve made into their crops. John Mays says it’s important to remember [Read More…]

Ag News

Modest increases to MSU AgBioResearch & Extension funding in Michigan budget as research needs grow

The director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch says maintaining state funding for agricultural research in the next fiscal year is a short-term win. George Smith tells Brownfield the state’s second-largest industry needs continuous investments to [Read More…]

Judge quashes DOJ subpoena seeking Fulton County election worker info

The U.S. Department of Justice is seen on July 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. Earlier today the Department of Justice asked a federal judge to unseal grand jury testimony used in the prosecution of Jeffrey [Read More…]

Defense objects to video appearing to show Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer at shooting scene

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sits beside defense lawyer Kathryn Nester during a preliminary court hearing before District Court Judge Tony Graf in Provo, Utah, U.S. July 7, 2026. [Read More…]

Senate Republican leaders say they’ve spoken to Mitch McConnell as he remains hospitalized

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks during a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on “The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation” on Capitol Hill on December 3, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty [Read More…]

How Democrats could replace Graham Platner in Maine Senate race and who might take his place

Senate candidate from Maine Graham Platner speaks during a campaign event at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, May 17, 2026, in Portland, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (MAINE) — Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has [Read More…]

Liz Meriwether to write Britney Spears biopic

The cover of ‘The Woman in Me.’ (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster) The upcoming Britney Spears biopic has a screenwriter. Liz Meriwether is set to write the film’s screenplay based on Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, [Read More…]

Watch trailer for 50 Cent’s Starz show ‘Fightland’

Key art for ‘Fightland’ (Starz) The trailer for the upcoming Starz series Fightland has just been unveiled. It opens with Duke Kilroy, played by Howard Charles, securing a victory as a heavyweight boxing champion, before shifting to Kingsley [Read More…]

Tyler Perry injured collarbone ahead of filming ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?’

Tyler Perry attends Joe’s College Road Trip ATL special screening at Regal Atlanta Station on February 13, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Netflix) One injury can’t stop Tyler Perry. During [Read More…]

Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards

Mariska Hargitay attends the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 14, 2025, in LA. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Mariska Hargitay has been tapped to host TV’s biggest night. The Law & Order: SVU [Read More…]

Ag News

Weather concerns pull corn, soybeans higher

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather for chances of crop stress during key development phases. There’s been more talk about [Read More…]

Ag News

Organic corn offers bright spot for farmers

A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often reflect the other. “They tend to have like a rubber-band effect, so we might [Read More…]

Ag News

Ohio Governor signs carbon capture bill into law to expand market opportunities for Ohio corn

A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine could help expand market [Read More…]

Ag News

Low crop prices, policy concerns weigh on farmer sentiment