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Most US stocks rise, but drops for tech pull Wall Street lower

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NEW YORK (AP) — Most of Wall Street rose Wednesday, but drops for some influential technology stocks pulled the market lower. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% for its eighth loss in 11 days. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 13 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.7%. General Mills helped lead the market and climbed 8.5% after the company behind the Cheerios and Progresso brands reported better results for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also announced a plan to cut $3 billion in costs over four years. Three out of every five stocks within the ...

One injured in Hwy. 68 crash

Local News

REDWOOD COUNTY — A Lucan woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Minnesota Highway 68 in Redwood County, the Minnesota State Patrol said. Sandra Jean Witzke, 73, was transported to Avera Marshall Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said. The crash was reported at 6:17 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 68 and Redwood County Road 8. A 2009 Chevrolet Impala driven by Witzke was eastbound on Highway 68 when it went off the road and hit a sign, the State Patrol said. After hitting the sign, the vehicle went back across the ...

Beef x Dairy Insights – Calf Development Track

Ag and Extension

With beef x dairy calf prices at record highs, every early-life calf management decision matters. Early-life management, including colostrum, nutrition, health protocols, and stress management, can have lasting effects on a calf’s health, performance, efficiency, and overall value. Thesetopics and more will be discussed at the upcoming Beef x Dairy Insights: Calf Care & Early Management program, held July 21 and 22. UMN Dairy Extension Specialist Dr. Brad Heins will present “Early Life Nutrition for Beef-on-Dairy Crossbred Calves,” highlighting the importance of high-quality ...

The freedom of the outdoors

Local News

MARSHALL — Joseph Wittkamp is already an athlete who has competed in wheelchair basketball, softball and power lifting. But a new trackchair built in Marshall will still open up new opportunities for him, he said. “I’m excited. This is going to be a game-changer for me when it comes ...

Farmers share challenges with Craig

Local News

MARSHALL — There’s a lot on Minnesota farmers’ minds. In a round-table discussion with U.S. Rep. Angie Craig this weekend, area farmers said some of the challenges facing agriculture range from tariffs and labor needs, to the cost of getting new generations into farming. Craig said ...