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North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia
Contributor/Getty Images (SEOUL) — Over 12,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security [Read More…]
Pope Francis falls, injures arm at residence, Vatican officials say
Pope Francis (R) reads a speech during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2025. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) (Photo by ALBERTO PIZZOLI/AFP via Getty [Read More…]
House Dems introduce Prevent Tariff Abuse Act
A group of Democrats in the U.S. House have introduced a bill that would prevent the incoming Trump administration from imposing import tariffs through a national emergency declaration without Congressional approval. The Prevent Tariff Abuse [Read More…]
Mitchell based Muth Electric announces new CEO
Muth Electric recently announced the appointment of David Muth as Chief Executive Officer of Muth Electric. The appointment was effective January 1st part of a four-year succession plan. “As we look to the future, one [Read More…]
Davison County Sheriff briefs commissioners on continuing personnel turnover
Hiring and keeping Davison County corrections officers and deputies is a continuing challenge. Sheriff Steve Harr discussed the issue during Tuesday’s Davison County Commission meeting. “I don’t know what the answer to it is,” Harr [Read More…]
24 Hour Emergency Mental Health Crisis Care now available in Mitchell
There’s a new option available in Mitchell for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Michelle Carpenter is Executive Director of Dakota Counseling Institute Downtown. “We have psychiatric appointments, outpatient appointments and then we would have [Read More…]
Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, CVB, MADC and Main Street and Beyond recognition event
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation, CVB and Mitchell Main Street and Beyond celebrated their 2024 successes and honored several individuals and organizations during Wednesday’s annual recognition event. Lifequest received the Community Service [Read More…]
‘1 tier of justice for all’: 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during her confirmation hearing for U.S. Attorney General in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on January 15, 2025 in Washington, [Read More…]
83-year-old woman’s lottery winnings stolen by man who attacked her in store parking lot
Police are hunting for a suspect who was allegedly caught on camera violently robbing an 83-year-old woman of her lottery winnings shortly after claiming them from a convenience store, police said. Via Facebook / Orange [Read More…]
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal
(DOHA) — A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, more than 15 months into the conflict. The agreement, which was brokered by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, is currently being finalized, [Read More…]
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County has been devastated by two deadly wildfires that have become some of the most destructive in California history. The Palisades and Eaton fires both erupted on [Read More…]
Wright wants to increase domestic energy production, says ‘there isn’t dirty energy and clean energy’
TING SHEN/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of the Department of Energy, laid out his key priorities, including restoring “energy dominance,” increasing technological innovation and cutting [Read More…]
Riley Keough says she wants her kids to ‘find joy’ in simple things
Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Riley Keough is sharing how she wants to raise her kids differently than her own upbringing. In an episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast released on Wednesday, the actress, who is [Read More…]
Get to know your fresh chiles
While many chiles are hot, hot, hot. They can do more than just provide heat to your culinary dish. There are several different kinds of chiles and they range from not-so-hot to incredibly hot. AUDIO: [Read More…]
Deere & Company sued for alleged repair monopoly
John Deere has been sued by the Federal Trade Commission and the states of Minnesota and Illinois, claiming the company uses unfair practices that prevent farmers from repairing their own equipment. The suit, filed Wednesday [Read More…]
Power struggle an early storyline as Minnesota legislators work on budget
2025 is a budget year for the Minnesota Legislature. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey says there are implications for agriculture. “Fundamentally, they’re charged with passing a new state budget for everything from [Read More…]
MSU researchers following spotted lanternfly movement
A Michigan State University entomologist says monitoring spotted lanternfly will help researchers better protect specialty crops in the region. Rufus Isaacs tells Brownfield, “It’s more in that southeast part of Michigan, thankfully, not where most [Read More…]
Soybeans drift lower, with corn, wheat mixed
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor weather in South America, with some disappointing early yield numbers in parts of southern Brazil. Still, those are very early [Read More…]
International community reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal
Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images (LONDON) — After 15 months of conflict, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal. The prime minister of Qatar announced the deal had been reached in Doha late Wednesday. [Read More…]
Both Biden and Trump seek credit for ceasefire-hostages deal
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The ceasefire and hostage release deal announced Wednesday between Israel and Hamas marks a major political and personal victory for President Joe Biden in his final days in office. “It’s [Read More…]