News
Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon honors top students in the state
The Class of 2024's best and brightest students were recognized recently at the 34th Annual Academic Excellence Recognition luncheon. Governor Kristi Noem's office, Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) honored students who were identified as the top one percent of th...
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Pawnee Street rebuild project to begin next week in Pierre
MAY 1, 2024: The rebuild of a section of Pawnee Street in Pierre is scheduled to start next week (May 6, 2024). The $350,000-plus contract includes rebuilding the street surface of the block of Pawnee between Sioux and Dakota Avenues, replacing the utilities underneath it and installing new curb and gutter. Paula Alexa...
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South Dakota again receives AAA credit rating from S&P
The S&P has given South Dakota a AAA credit rating, again. "The experts recognize South Dakota's economic strength and success," said Governor Kristi Noem. "Our state is thriving because of the conservative decisions we continue to make. I am proud of the work we've done here and am glad South Dakota...
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Experts spotlight youth mental health, suicide prevention
Rates of suicide among young people have increased by about 36% in roughly the last two decades, and the surge has caught the attention of federal policymakers. The Biden administration has a new National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and a Federal Action Plan, highlighting the need for a coordinated approach to prev...
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Farm News
U.S. Weekly Corn and Bean Inspections Decline
USDA data says inspections of corn and beans for overseas delivery declined week to week while wheat assessments improved. Corn inspections during the seven days ending on April 25, 2024, fell to 1.23 million metric tons. The agency report says that was down from 1.66 million a week earlier and 1.52 million during the ...
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Government to Test Ground Beef in Bird-Flu States
The U.S. government announced it will collect samples of ground beef from retail stores in the states with outbreaks of bird flu in dairy cattle. Reuters says the government is confident that the meat supply is safe. Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have said the ove...
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Thune says trade frustrations continue to build in the ag sector as profits fall
During a recent hearing, South Dakota Senator John Thune complained to U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai (tie) that the White House's refusal to boost market opening trade deals is harming agricultural producers. "Now, you say we've got a different approach to trade, and I understand that approach is grounded in...
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Teens from Watertown and Henry charged after intentionally hitting pregnant cow with a vehicle
Two 16 year-old boys from Watertown and Henry face criminal charges after authorities saw a video they posted on social media. Codington County Chief Deputy Sheriff Brent Solum says the video shows the two boys in a vehicle intentionally swerving to hit a cow that was attempting to cross a road southeast of Watertown. ...
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Regional News
Botched FAFSA rollout leaves students in limbo. Some wonder if their college dreams will survive
WASHINGTON (AP) - The bungled rollout of a new federal student aid form has left millions of students in limbo and some wondering if their college dreams will survive. By May 1, students across the U.S. usually know where they're headed to college in the fall. But this year, most don't even have financial aid offers ye...
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Ford recalls Maverick pickups in US because tail lights can go dark, increasing the risk of a crash
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - Ford is recalling nearly 243,000 Maverick small pickup trucks in the U.S. because the tail lights may not illuminate. The company says a computer can falsely detect too much current on one or both of the tail lamps, causing them to stay dark while the trucks are being driven. That can increase th...
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Brookings man charged after stealing payloader and driving it to town
A Brookings man is facing multiple charges after stealing a payloader and attempting to flee from authorities. Brookings County Assistant Sheriff Scott Sebring says it was reported at about 3:30 Sunday afternoon (April 28, 2024) that a payloader was driving into oncoming traffic and stopping in the middle of the roadwa...
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Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group faces sentencing on terrorism charge
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will learn Wednesday how much prison time he faces. Federal prosecutors have recommended 12 years for Abelhamid Al-Madioum in recognition of both the seriousness of...
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National / Business News
Utah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
UNDATED (AP)- Galena, a 6-year-old house cat from Utah, likes hiding and playing with cardboard. Earlier this month (April 2024), the combination of the two made for a stressful trip in an Amazon package, a feverish search, a California rescue and a tearful reunion. Her family is still waiting to "reintroduce card...
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1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas
WESTMORELAND, Kan. (AP) - Authorities say one person died when a tornado ripped through the small northeastern Kansas city of Westmoreland and destroyed houses, RVs and outbuildings. Pottawatomie County officials say a tornado struck the city Tuesday evening (April 30, 2024), destroying 22 homes, three RVs and five out...
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Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
NEW YORK (AP) - A group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been "purloining millions" of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots. The New York Daily News, Chicago Trib...
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New era for pot regulation leaves old problem: Many cannabis companies can't find a bank
MAY 1, 2024: LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Biden administration's move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous but still controlled drug was hailed as a monumental step in reshaping national policy. But it appears it would do little to ease a longstanding problem in the industry: a lack of loans and banking services other...
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Sports
Afternoon Sports with William Haynes (5/1/2024)
DRG sportscaster William Haynes provides this sports news update for Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 2024.
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Pierre boys tennis loses to Vermillion and Mitchell
The Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Boys Tennis Team played a triangular with Vermillion and Mitchell on Monday (April 29, 2024). They lost to Mitchell 1-8 and lost to Vermillion 0-9.
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Kepler lifts Twins over White Sox 6-5 for team's first 9-game win streak in 16 years
CHICAGO (AP) - Max Kepler drove in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning for the second straight game, this time with a sacrifice fly, and the Minnesota Twins won their ninth in a row, 6-5 over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night (April 30, 2024). The Twins extended their longest win streak since a 10-game run in ...
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Scores from April 30, 2024
INTERLEAGUE Final St. Louis 2 Detroit 1 Final Detroit 11 St. Louis 6 Final Boston 4 San Francisco 0 Final Texas 7 Washington 1 Final Milwaukee 8 Tampa Bay 2 Final Seattle 3 Atlanta 2 Final Oakland 5 Pittsburgh 2 Final Philadelphia 7 L.A. Angels 5 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Baltimore 4 N.Y. Yankees 2 Final Kansas City 4 ...
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Pierre softball team loses to Mitchell
The Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Softball Team played Mitchell on Tuesday in Mitchell. The Kernels came away with the win by a score of 11-3.
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Afternoon Sports with William Haynes (4/30/24)
DRG sportscaster William Haynes provides this sports news update for Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2024.
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