News
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 ...
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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...
5h ago
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 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
BREAKING: LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" - the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami - James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over and th...
Jul 01, 2026
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MLB Tuesday Scores
INTERLEAGUE L.A. Dodgers 9 Athletics 3 Final N.Y. Mets 3 Toronto 0 Final Washington 8 Boston 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Texas 4 Cleveland 2 Final Chicago White Sox 9 Baltimore 3 Final Detroit 9 N.Y. Yankees 3 Final Tampa Bay 10 Kansas City 4 Final Houston 6 Minnesota 4 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona 8 San Francisco 2 (To...
Jul 01, 2026
Viktor Hovland makes birdie in first hole of Monday playoff at Travelers Championship to beat Scottie Scheffler
Viktor Hovland needed only one hole to beat Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Travelers Championship. They were tied Sunday night after Scheffler made a clutch 8-footer for par to force the extra holes, but it was too dark to keep going. Hovland hit his approach to 6 feet on the 18th in the playoff after Scheffler ...
Jun 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Pierre's Kaden Cumbow makes ESPN with incredible comeback in Special Olympics USA Games
Before getting to the weekly newsletter, one of the biggest accomplishments out of Pierre's Special Olympics program came from Kaden Cumbow who achieved a feat so impressive it made it on ESPN. Cumbow...
Jul 01, 2026
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 ...
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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...
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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...
3h ago
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













