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Facts about the United States as we celebrate the Fourth of July 2026
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing the 13 colonies' ties with Britain and paving the way for them to become a free and sovereign nation. As we ...
Jul 03, 2026
Random facts about the United States as the nation marks 250 years
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the U.S. Census Bureau invites educators to bring history to life through data-driven resources that explore our nation's people, places, and progress. In comme...
Jul 03, 2026
New over height detection system being added on both sides of Pierre's infamous train bridge
July 2, 2026: A construction crew is continuing work to install the new overheight detection system-- or "clanker system"-- on both sides of the train bridge viaduct on the southern part of ...
Jul 02, 2026
Need for blood donations doesn't take a holiday even though people do
The number of people who donate blood tends to trend downward during the summer months, but the demand for blood doesn't go down with it. Abbie Arneson with LifeServe Blood Center says holidays, such ...
Jul 02, 2026
National Sports
MLB Friday Scoreboard & Saturday Schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Baltimore 3 Cincinnati 0 Final Miami 12 Athletics 5 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final N.Y. Yankees 5 Minnesota 2 Final Cleveland 4 Chi White Sox 3 Final Tampa Bay 3 Houston 1 Final Boston 5 L.A. Angels 2 Final Toronto 2 Seattle 0 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final St. Louis 17 Chi Cubs 1 Final Washington 9 Pittsburgh ...
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World Cup Friday Scores & Saturday Schedule
WORLD CUP ROUND OF 32 Final Egypt 1 (4) Australia 1 (2) Final Argentina 3 Cabo Verde 2 Final Colombia 1 Ghana 0 WORLD CUP ROUND OF 16 Canada vs. Morocco 12 p.m. Paraguay vs. France 4 p.m.
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WNBA Friday Scores & Saturday Schedule
WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Final New York 99 Minnesota 86 Final Las Vegas 98 Chicago 90 Today's games: Golden State at Atlanta 12 p.m. Portland at Seattle 8 p.m.
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MLB Wednesday Scoreboard & Thursday schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final Washington 10 Boston 2 Final Toronto 9 N.Y. Mets 3 Final Athletics 7 L.A. Dodgers 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Baltimore 6 Chicago White Sox 1 Final Cleveland 9 Texas 4 Final Detroit 6 N.Y. Yankees 2 Final Tampa Bay 4 Kansas City 0 Final Minnesota 8 Houston 3 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Chicago Cubs 23 S...
Jul 02, 2026
U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round. Tillman delivered the goal of his life, and one of the biggest ever by a ...
Jul 02, 2026
Local Sports
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo Results After Day 2
Bareback riding leaders: 1. Jason Wilson, 81 points on Sutton Rodeos' Electric Avenue; 2. (tie) Tate Papszycki and Collin Roland, 76 each; 4. Luke Herbert, 75; 5. Connor Griffith, 74; 6. (tie) Koltdyn...
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Post 8 Legion sweeps Huron in Thursday doubleheader
Pierre Post 8 picked up two solid home wins versus Huron Thursday night to get back to .500 on the year and improve their season record to 14-14. In game one, Huron struck first picking up three runs ...
Jul 03, 2026
Red-hot Zap bring win streak home for 4th of July weekend series
As expected, with new faces comes growing pains. The Zap experienced some of those trials and tribulations in the onset of the summer season. However, much like last year when the Zap made a second ha...
Jul 03, 2026
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo July 2nd Results
Sitting Bull Stampede Rodeo July 2nd Results: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Jason Wilson, 81 points on Sutton Rodeos' Electric Avenue; 2. (tie) Tate Papszycki and Collin Roland, 76 each; 4. Connor Griff...
Jul 03, 2026
Farm News
Grain Markets Digest USDA Acreage and Stocks Reports
Grain markets continued adjusting following the release of USDA's closely watched Acreage and Grain Stocks reports, with traders weighing larger-than-expected supplies against ongoing weather concerns...
Jul 02, 2026
Hot Weather Coming for the Fourth of July
A major heat dome is expected to build across the central and eastern U.S. next week, bringing widespread 90-degree temperatures and potentially dangerous heat just ahead of the Independence Day holid...
Jul 01, 2026
USDA announces $500 million for Fertilizer Investment & Expansion Program; Application deadline is August 15
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture announced the launch of the $500 million Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program Wednesday (July 1, 2026), a new initiati...
Jul 01, 2026
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House Ag Chair Proposes Sweeping Change in Ag Labor Program; Livestock Groups React to Thompson's Proposal
House Agriculture Committee Chairman G. T. Thompson has introduced legislation aimed at expanding the H-2A agricultural guest worker program and addressing long-standing farm labor shortages. Politico...
Jul 01, 2026













