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Weed control hit and miss for Minnesota farmer
A west-central Minnesota crop farmer says weed control has been hit and miss this spring. Kirby Hettver of De Graff tells Brownfield cold, wet conditions delayed planting and forced him to change up his weed [Read More…]
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Poultry production rises 8%
U.S. poultry production during April 2018 was 8% above April 2017 at 3.992 billion pounds. The USDA says the preliminary live weight of all poultry also increased 8% to 5.270 billion pounds, average live [Read More…]
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NAFTA negotiations continue
Trade officials from the three NAFTA countries continue efforts to hammer out a new deal. Disagreements between the U.S. and Mexico over auto manufacturing remain a hold-up, although Mexico has expressed a willingness to move [Read More…]
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SOIL Stewardship Act introduced in U.S. Senate
Legislation aimed at improving soil health and water quality has been introduced in the Senate. Minnesota Democratic Senator Tina Smith says the Strengthening Our Investment in Land (SOIL) Stewardship Act would help farmers both create [Read More…]
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A tale of two planting seasons
Northeast Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson and northcentral Iowa farmer Chris Edgington are only 270 miles apart, as the crow flies. But they’ve experienced vastly different planting seasons in 2018. Anderson farms near Newman Grove, Nebraska. [Read More…]
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Fiat Chrysler issues urgent cruise control warning for 4.8 million U.S. vehicles
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — As millions of Americans hit the road for Memorial Day weekend, Fiat Chrysler and federal regulators are urgently warning drivers of 4.8 million American sedans, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks to avoid [Read More…]
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Civilian shoots, kills suspect who opened fire at Oklahoma City restaurant
ABC News(OKLAHOMA CITY) — A citizen with a gun fatally shot an armed suspect who opened fire in an Oklahoma City restaurant on Thursday, local officials said. The Oklahoma City Police Department said on Twitter [Read More…]
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Student, teacher hospitalized after shooting at Indiana middle school; suspect in custody
iStock/Thinkstock(NOBLESVILLE, In.) — A middle school boy allegedly opened fire at an Indiana school Friday morning, police said, leaving a teacher and another student injured – the latest in a string of school shootings this [Read More…]
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Student, teacher taken to hospitals after shooting at middle school
iStock/Thinkstock(NOBLESVILLE, In.) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana Friday morning, the Indiana State Police said. Two victims — an adult and a teenager — were [Read More…]
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South Koreans expect US-North Korea summit to take place ‘eventually’ despite cancellation
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — Many South Koreans were shocked when President Trump called off the June 12 summit meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Many also believe the historic summit could [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein released on $1M bail after arrest on rape, sexual abuse charges
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face rape and sexual abuse charges before being released on $1 million cash bail and expected to [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein released on $1M bail after arrest on rape, sexual abuse charges
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face rape and sexual abuse charges before being released on $1 million cash bail and expected to [Read More…]
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2 victims in Indiana school shooting, suspect in custody: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(Noblesville, In.) — A suspect is in custody after a shooting at Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana Friday morning, the Indiana State Police said. Two victims are headed to the hospital, said Indiana State [Read More…]
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‘Poppy memorial’ at National Mall honors 645,000 war dead on Memorial Day weekend
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Poppy flowers will add a huge flash of color to the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. A pop-up installation of 645,000 red flowers, encased in a translucent structure, were installed Thursday night [Read More…]
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645,000 bright red poppies to adorn National Mall for Memorial Day Weekend
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Poppy flowers will add a huge flash of color to the National Mall this Memorial Day weekend. A pop-up installation of 645,000 red flowers, encased in a translucent structure, were installed Thursday night [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein’s alleged victims speak out, now ‘have real hope for justice’
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face criminal charges brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. For at least some [Read More…]
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Active shooter reported at Indiana middle school: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(Noblesville, In.) — Police are responding to Noblesville West Middle School in Indiana following reports of an active shooter, the Westfield Police Department said. A suspect is in custody, said the Noblesville Fire Department. Noblesville [Read More…]
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Santa Fe shooting victims to be laid to rest
Scott Olson/Getty Images (SANTA FE, Tx.) — A beloved art teacher and two teenage boys who were among those killed at Santa Fe High School will be laid to rest Friday. Ten people were killed [Read More…]
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What the best sales are for Memorial Day weekend
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The temperatures are rising, but summer weather isn’t the only thing heating up. Memorial Day also means hot deals online and in stores. We teamed up with RetailMeNot who let us know [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein turns himself in on criminal charges
Tim Boxer/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein turned himself into police in New York City Friday morning to face criminal charges brought by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. The charges against Weinstein will not be [Read More…]