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AARP commits $125,800 to strengthen community projects in Mobridge, Gregory, seven other South Dakota towns
According to AARP South Dakota, nine organizations across the state will receive 2026 Community Challenge grants totaling $125,800 to support local projects. Marking the program's 10th anniversary, th...
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New over height detection added on both sides of Pierre's infamous train bridge; System should be operational by the end of next week
July 15, 2026: The new overheight detection system-- or "clanker system"-- has been installed on both sides of the train bridge viaduct near the federal building on the southern part of the ...
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House passes bill to 'ditch the switch' and make daylight saving time permanent
WASHINGTON (AP) - There will be no turning back the clock if the House has its way. The House passed a bill Tuesday (July 14, 2026) that would make daylight saving time permanent. Proponents, includin...
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Man and woman from Pukwana sentenced to federal prison for embezzlement and theft from Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a Pukwana, South Dakota, man and woman, each of whom was earlier convicted of Embezzlement and Theft from Indian Tribal Organization. The sentencing t...
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National Sports
AL pitching shuts down NL in 3-hit All-Star performance; First shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease struck out all three NL hitters in the first inning, combining with 10 different relievers for a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League the 2026 All-Star game. Cody Bellinger, who was named MVP of the game, hit a two-run single. Ben Ri...
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Baseball union head criticizes MLB salary cap ad campaign, says claims of economic woe are perverse
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The head of baseball's players' union chastised management on Tuesday for its advertising campaign in support of a salary cap while Commissioner Rob Manfred maintained the proposal was developed in response to fans. Bruce Meyer, who took over when Tony Clark was forced out in February, said the spor...
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Khosla family agrees to purchase defending Super Bowl champion Seattle for $9.612B, sources say
The Seattle Seahawks are being sold to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla, in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen, the team announced on Saturday. The Khosla family entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champions for $9.612 billion, according to a person famili...
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Jordan Walker spoils Philly's Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing. The picture of Cardinals cool, Walker chased down Kyle Schwarber, shut up a rambunctious Philly crowd and introduced himself to a...
Jul 14, 2026
MLB Sunday Scorebaord
The MLB has concluded the first half of the regular season and is headed into the All-Star break! Below are Sunday's final scores. The Home Run Derby will begin tonight around 7 PM CT. INTERLEAGUE Final Boston 3 N.Y. Mets 2 Final Philadelphia 5 Detroit 0 Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Washington 3 Final Cleveland 5 Miami 2 Final...
Jul 13, 2026
Local Sports
Oahe Zap shock the ILB with series win over 1st place Sasquatch; Go for sweep in game four tonight
Coming into this three (turned four) game series against Spearfish, the Zap knew this would be a measuring stick homestand as they tried to decipher how they would stack up against the best record in ...
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Zap pick up most impressive win of season versus first-place Sasquatch
The Zap did something no team in the iLB has been able to do all summer long, and that is keep the Spearfish Sasquatch off the board. Spearfish has scored in every game this season during their 29-6 c...
Jul 14, 2026
Zap win unique series with Bison in back-to-back thrillers; Aim for sweep tonight
The Zap and Bison have played some incredibly exciting baseball in their last three contests. Before the Zap's stretch of three off days, the Bison snapped the Zap winning streak that was at six games...
Jul 12, 2026
Pierre Swim Team put on another good performance at home, State times coming next week
Pierre Swim Team had a solid showing in their most previous home meet, a showing that might have been their best of the season. The boys in the 9-10 age group were handled their own taking the top fiv...
Jul 11, 2026
Farm News
Higher Food Prices Affecting Consumer Purchasing
Higher food prices continue to change the way Americans shop, according to a new report from CoBank's Knowledge Exchange. The report says food prices are up 2.7 percent from a year ago and about 26 pe...
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China's June Soybean Imports Climb Higher
China imported a record amount of soybeans in June 2026, driven by strong shipments from Brazil and the clearing of delayed cargoes at its ports. Reuters said customs data show China, the world's larg...
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Corn and Soybean Inspections Drop Last Week
Corn and soybean export inspections declined last week, while wheat inspections improved, according to the latest report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA says 1.54 million metric tons of ...
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Prospects Rising for Higher Fertilizer and Fuel Costs
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran is raising new concerns about higher fuel and fertilizer costs for farmers as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz (hor-MOOZ). Oil and gaso...
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