Steve Nedved
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Feb 05
Trail runner kills attacking mountain lion ‘in self-defense,’ authorities say
Ben Masters/iStock(FORT COLLINS, Colo.) — A runner killed a mountain lion “in self-defense” after the animal attacked him along a trail in northern Colorado on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The unnamed man heard something behind him on the West Ridge Trail at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space in Fort Collins and was attacked as he turned …
Feb 05
Paris apartment fire kills eight, injures more than 30; arson suspected
pictore/iStock(PARIS) — At least eight people were killed and more than 30 others injured when flames engulfed an apartment building in an affluent western Paris neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Paris prosecutor Remy Heitz told reporters at the scene that a criminal investigation has been opened to determine whether the cause of the blaze was intentional …
Feb 05
Morgan Evans will be “Unapologetically” supporting his wife Kelsea Ballerini at Sunday’s Grammys
ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini competes for Best Country Album at the Grammys Sunday night with her latest record, Unapologetically. Kelsea’s husband, Morgan Evans, recalls how excited he and Kelsea were when they found out about the nomination. “Oh, that was an awesome day!” he says with a smile. “Yeah, it was so cool to see that album be …
Feb 05
South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 4
The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 4 Boys Class AA 1. Lincoln (12) 11-1 93 1 2. Brandon Valley (9) 11-2 92 2 3. O’Gorman 9-5 58 3 4. Yankton 11-3 45 4 5. Roosevelt 9-4 21 5 Receiving votes: Stevens 5, Harrisburg 1 Class A 1. Tea Area …
Feb 05
Local Sports for Tuesday, February 5th
The Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball team came out on top of a 98-92 four-overtime thriller against the University of Jamestown Monday night. Sarah Carr registered career-highs of 38 points and 17 rebounds, while Kynedi Cheeseman finished with 19 points, six rebounds and six assists. The Tigers (23-3, 16-3 GPAC) also received big plays from …
Feb 04
Iowa Pork Producers’ attorney on nuisance suits and ‘ag-gag’
Eldon McAfee Eldon McAfee, attorney with the Des Moines-based Brick Gentry Law Firm, serves as legal counsel for the Iowa Pork Producers Association. At the recent Iowa Pork Congress, we asked McAfee for an update on livestock nuisance lawsuits in Iowa and his reaction to Iowa’s ‘ag-gag’ law being overturned. AUDIO: Eldon McAfee Continue reading Iowa …
Feb 04
Top US commander: Political talks with Taliban ‘absolutely’ key part of any endgame in Afghanistan war
ABC News(KABUL) — Gen. Scott Miller, the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, has taken over at a pivotal moment in America’s longest war. The four-star general was here right after Sept. 11, 2001. “Did you ever think that right after 9/11 when you were here that you’d be here all these years later as commander?” …
Feb 04
District meetings bring the MSMC to members
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council begins a series of district meetings this coming week. Tom Steever spoke to Christine Tew, Communications Director, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, who says the meetings, held in different areas of the state, allow the council to get checkoff investment results back to those who pay for it. To find out …
Feb 04
National Corn Growers seek talks with brewer about Super Bowl ad
A farmer-leader with the National Corn Growers Association says they’re continuing to reach out to the brewers of Bud Light about the negative message of their Super Bowl commercial. Vice President Kevin Ross from Minden Iowa says, “You know, we’ve had discussions already with InBev. We’re going to be chatting with those folks further on …
Feb 04
Employee longevity helps dairymen’s bottom line
A dairy worker development specialist says stability among dairy farm employees is positive for a dairy farmer’s bottom line. Jorge Delgado, a trainer and dairy worker talent developer with Alltech, says a foreign worker’s language is a challenge but not a barrier to communicating what’s necessary. “Clarifying what their expectations are from you and what …