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Dry weather cuts hay yields, pushes cattle off pastures early in South Dakota
Drought is taking a toll on hay and forages in the Northern Plains. Kevin Deinert grows, corn, soybeans, and forage crops for their family cow-calf and feedlot operation near Mitchell in south-central South Dakota. “Pastures [Read More…]
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Bedford’s Eli Johnson takes Grand Champion honors at Iowa State Fair
A Bedford High School graduate received top honors during the Iowa State Fair’s livestock shows. “I brought a wether,” said 18-year-old Eli Johnson on Friday. “His name is Bennett.” Johnson is the 2026 FFA Grand [Read More…]
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Farmers face another round of higher costs heading into 2027
Farmers are bracing for a more expensive harvest and 2027 growing season. American Farm Bureau vice president of public policy and economic analysis John Newton says fuel and fertilizer costs are a major concern. “Going [Read More…]
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Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO as he pleads guilty in federal case
Luigi Mangione attends a pretrial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court on Aug. 11, 2026, in New York City. (David Dee Delgado-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Luigi Mangione admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he [Read More…]
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Tropical Storm Lala forecast and track: Storm expected to become hurricane
Potential Tropical Cyclone – Forecast Tracker (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Lala continues to track through the central Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big [Read More…]
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Trump appeals to Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
Construction continues on the East Wing ballroom at the White House on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump says he will appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court [Read More…]
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Spread of diseases swept up in changing weather patterns
News headlines about tainted food this summer might have Minnesotans thinking twice about what they eat. Public health experts said states can better prepare for future illness outbreaks by keeping a sharp eye on climate [Read More…]
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Alexandria, Dell Rapids PBR clash for Class B championship berth
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Alexandria Angels and Dell Rapids PBR will meet Saturday with a spot in the Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament championship game on the line. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 [Read More…]
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Names released in Roberts County fatal crash on I-29
A 34 year old woman from Brookings woman died Monday in a two-vehicle crash near Sisseton. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported 52 year old Phillip Same Wipf was driving a GMC Sierra [Read More…]
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In brief: ‘Chad Powers’ season 2 trailer and more
Whitney Leavitt is returning to Broadway. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is set to take on the role of Sandra Dee in the musical Just in Time. Leavitt starts her six-week limited engagement [Read More…]
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Grassley hears farm bill concerns at Iowa State Fair
Ag policy conversations are front and center at the 2026 Iowa State Fair. US Senator Chuck Grassley says fairgoers have been asking him about the future of the next five-year farm bill. “The five-year farm [Read More…]
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Despite setbacks, some optimism remains for farm bill
Cautiously optimistic about a new farm bill. Mark Bunselmeyer, president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, says he’s disappointed the Senate Ag Committee adjourned for the August recess without advancing a new five-year farm bill. [Read More…]
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Missouri AG to investigate fertilizer producers for possible price fixing
Missouri’s Attorney General Catherine Hanaway met with farmers at the Missouri State Fair on Thursday, and she says the rising fertilizer costs were a concern. “The Missouri attorney general has at their disposal a law [Read More…]
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Missouri State Fair names champions in livestock, youth ham shows
Market livestock shows and cured meat judging are underway at the Missouri State Fair, and several champions have been named. The Grand Champion Pen of Chickens belongs to Judd Lawson of the Osage River 4-H [Read More…]
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South-central MO exhibitor sweeps first Missouri State Fair market turkey show
A 4-H member from south-central Missouri showed the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Market turkeys at this year’s state fair. Hazel Hawks tells Brownfield “My grand champion bird was a hen and her name was [Read More…]
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Suspected murderer who used disguises, multiple identities while on the run arrested
Isabelle Johnson, 38, has been charged with killing 43-year-old Jason Christopher Coulthart, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. (Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Florida) (FREEPORT, Fla.) — Isabelle Johnson, a suspected murderer who authorities say [Read More…]
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Post-USDA report rally could offer corn, soybean marketing opportunities
A post-USDA rally could give farmers an opportunity to make sales ahead of harvest. Ted Seifried with Zaner Ag Hedge says the USDA’s August Supply and Demand report gave corn a more supportive outlook than [Read More…]
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Tyson Foods announces changes to its beef business
Tyson Foods has announced a restructuring to its beef operations. According to a company release, Tyson will anchor its beef business around three facilities in the central U.S.: Dakota City, Nebraska, Holcomb, Kansas, and Amarillo, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Friday Sports: August 14, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 14, 2026 STATE AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – THURSDAY — The Alexandria Angels held on for a 5-4 win over Volga on Thursday night at Cadwell Park and advance to the State Amateur [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Cruise to Season Opening Victory
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State scored four goals in the opening 21 minutes of action en route to a 6-0 win over Manitoba on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Fishback Soccer Park. The six-goal difference was [Read More…]
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