I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow I have observed several other incidents involving other drivers as well people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way Answer: A flashing yellow light or arrow means “caution.” Proceed through the intersection with caution Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection If you are turning left or making a U-turn you must yield to oncoming vehicles that are close enough to be an immediate hazard Jesse Grabow picture courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol) Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" about flashing left turn arrows and their meaning Monday I had three incidents where cars did not yield right of way when they had a flashing left turn arrow I have observed several other incidents involving other drives as well It seems of late people seem to think the flashing arrow gives them the right of way Yield the right of way to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.  (You can follow him on X @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us) Email notifications are only sent once a day We're always interested in hearing about news in our community Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this Note that when the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there are some requirements At the extreme rear end of such a load a red yellow or orange flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square shall be displayed At the times when lighted lamps on vehicles are required a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear shall be in addition to the rear light required upon every vehicle Another good reminder is to always make sure any and all items you are transporting are properly secured Question: What is a safe routine when backing up using the mirrors in conjunction with the vehicle's backup camera Answer: Backing up is not allowed on freeways or expressways Backing up on public roads can result in a charge of reckless or careless driving If you must back out of a driveway onto a public road back into the nearest lane and drive forward from there Never back into or across lanes of traffic unless you are sure it is safe Send questions concerning traffic-related laws or issues in Minnesota to: Trp Follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at jesse.grabow@state.mn.us Stephen ‘Steve’ Harris Grabow was born on January 15 in New York City to Ida (England) and Philip Grabow He passed away on January 19th in Bloomington and nephew Eric Grabow (all of the greater Los Angeles area He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Steve grew up in Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach He developed a life-long passion for music through his regular attendance as a young man at the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera His love of travel was sparked by seeing cruise ships pass through the Verrazano Narrows and he paid for his first trans-Atlantic passages during college by serving as a steward on the s.s He attended the University of Michigan on a tennis scholarship and was awarded a Bachelor of Architecture in 1965 He was in the audience when Senator John Kennedy gave a speech on the steps of the Michigan Union in 1960 announcing the creation of the Peace Corps This inspired Steve to join the Corps and serve as an architect in North Africa between 1967 and 1969 He met Eileen Williams in Tunisia; they were married from 1969-1983 He completed graduate work at Pratt Institute (1966) and a doctorate in urban design at the University of Washington (1973) and he taught architecture at the Universities of Arizona In 1973 he joined the architecture faculty at the University of Kansas (KU) He served as the chair of the architecture program and as an officer of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture where he was instrumental in establishing a separate graduation regalia and academic degree designation for architecture graduates in higher education Steve taught courses in architectural design Many KU architectural graduates will remember his fourth-year studios focused on concert halls and opera houses Between the 1980s and his retirement he directed numerous study-abroad programs in North Africa Many KU students secured professional appointments in Chicago architecture firms through the travel program Steve directed there between 1987 and 2012 All his travel programs were enhanced by symphony and opera performances which was his way of transmitting his passion for music to design students Steve's research focus was the intellectual and professional foundations of modern architecture He was a co-director of the 1975 annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association in Lawrence He is the author of numerous academic and professional publications and his scholarly reputation was assured with his 1983 biography of Christopher Alexander – The Search for a New Paradigm in Architecture He was the recipient of research awards from the American Fulbright Commission He served for many years as the graduation marshal of the University of Kansas and the KU ombud Steve Grabow was a loving and devoted father and grandfather and a respected and generous teacher and mentor to two generations of architecture students He enriched the lives of those who passed through Marvin Hall between 1973 and 2017 and his presence is still visible in the quality of the KU architecture curricula the excellence of the buildings designed across the world by his former students and the spirit of discovery and inquiry in the faculty The family requests memorials be directed to the Stephen Grabow Scholarship at the KU Endowment Association A celebration of Steve's life will be held in Lawrence at a date to be announced and his ashes will be inurned at Pioneer Cemetery on the KU campus The latest headlines from the Lawrence Journal-World and KUsports.com Copyright © 2025 Ogden Newspapers of Kansas, LLC | https://www2.ljworld.com | 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 | 785-843-1000 | Terms of Service By Rashda Khan — 713-743-7587 As the world races to combat environmental degradation and climate challenges transitioning to renewable energy has become a top priority solar and other renewable sources poses a significant challenge to maintaining a stable energy supply An interdisciplinary team of scientists is collaborating to find a workable solution by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and microwave plasma The National Science Foundation awarded a $1 million grant to this project titled “Multidisciplinary High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Enabled Catalyst Design for Micro-Plasma Technologies in Clean Energy Transition.” This project aims to leverage machine learning for catalyst discovery and develop new characterization methods for studying chemical reactions under extreme conditions such as plasma which is an ionized state consisting of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons The goal is to improve the efficiency of catalysts in hydrogen generation The University of Houston team includes Jiefu Chen associate professor of electrical and computer engineering professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering associate professor electrical and computing engineering and Xuquing Wu associate professor of information science technology an associate professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Howard University “By enhancing the efficiency of catalytic reactions in key areas such as hydrogen generation this research directly contributes to these global challenges,” said Chen “This interdisciplinary effort ensures comprehensive and innovative solutions to complex problems.” Discovering materials for new catalytic processes is a slow and challenging task requiring expertise in various disciplines such as robotics The researchers plan to assemble a robotic synthesis and testing facility while simultaneously programming the AI model for unsupervised learning Automating the experimental testing and verification process with robotic facilities will make the catalyst design process much more efficient by closely integrating theory and experiments through advanced The project has four major research thrusts: Another important component is establishing a multidisciplinary research and education program involving machine learning applied electromagnetics and material synthesis and advanced characterization It will serve to educate and train the next generation STEM workforce “This project will help create a knowledgeable and skilled workforce capable of addressing critical challenges in the clean energy transition,” Grabow said this interdisciplinary project is going to be transformative in that it advances insights and knowledge that will lead to tangible economic impact in the not-too-far future.” He said the team is open to partnering with industry on related projects and further development during and after the project Researchers at the University of Houston and the University of Cincinnati are using machine learning to create a clearer picture of how heroin affects the brain potentially opening new doors for addiction treatment a sophomore biology major in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the University of Houston who is breaking new ground in cancer research has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for students focused on research in natural sciences In a breakthrough that blends ancient design with modern materials science researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new class of ceramic structures that can bend under pressure — without breaking Utah (KUTV) — Utah and California businessmen were indicted for defrauding more than $25 million from investors engaged in the scheme since September 2017 Madden and Grabow defrauded investors in Cascade IR Madden lied to investors about his ability to sell them penny stocks repeatedly using investors' money for Ponzi payments and personal expenses Madden ultimately took more than $23 million from more than 200 investors MORE CRIME: Bodycam video released from chase that ended in yard, led to officers firing on suspect They reportedly told investors that Savitar was working with various partners on a large casino and resort project in Mexico that would generate high returns on investments did not have the represented business partnership and lacked legitimate business operations Madden and Grabow diverted investors' money to the Ponzi scheme This resulted in the two men obtaining more than $2 million from at least ten investors Madden was charged with four counts of wire fraud Madden and Grabow were both charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy As President Donald Trump and administration officials tell it the move is rooted in a desire to stop foreign countries from ripping Americans off through unfair trade But such claims warrant considerable skepticism The administration’s words and actions make it increasingly clear that this reciprocity talk is just a fig leaf for higher tariffs They aren’t a means to an end but the end themselves And unless Congress acts − an unlikely proposition − American businesses and consumers alike will suffer the pursuit of tariff reciprocity may seem a commonsense approach trading partners a taste of their own medicine But the seductive logic of reciprocity falls apart upon even cursory examination Tariffs are a costly and inefficient tax usually borne by the importing country’s consumers Why should the United States follow suit if other countries are so foolish as to increase those taxes there’s no guarantee such a high-pressure approach will prompt U.S trading partners to change their policies (and history argues the opposite) What has been accomplished if the United States inflicts economic damage to itself while foreigners stand pat (or Americans should set their trade policies based on what makes sense for the United States Unfortunately, Trump believes, against the overwhelming sentiment of economists that higher tariffs are good for the economy As details filter out about the administration’s April tariff plans it’s increasingly apparent that the reciprocity talk is a ploy to quickly raise taxes on imports the issues that allegedly merit higher U.S the list includes topics as varied as foreign tariff and nontariff barriers wage levels and “labor suppression.” No doubt Opinion: Trump is actively tanking the economy. Why aren't Republicans stopping him? Practical considerations further expose the sham Given the complexity of the task and the government’s limited staff trading partner's policies and their trade effects and calculating an equivalent U.S tariff in a matter of weeks simply isn't possible For example, a U.S. government investigation launched last year into alleged unfair Chinese trade practices in the maritime industry took months to complete (and even then Performing a similar evaluation for every industry policy and country (even just some) would take years Whatever reciprocal tariffs the Trump administration announces this week will be shoddy guesstimates detached from economic reality not the rigorous analysis that such matters deserve Tell us: Trump has signed more than 100 executive orders already. Is that too many? | Opinion Forum the Trump administration has provided no indication that it intends to assess the United States’ own nontariff barriers and then reduce U.S tariff and nontariff barriers where they exceed those of its trading partners It’s certainly not for a lack of such disparities The United States also doles out billions in agriculture semiconductor and renewable energy subsidies and applies high regulatory barriers on imported food and medical goods If the Trump administration is committed to reciprocity these trade barriers would be nixed for trade with low-barrier countries like New Zealand His close trade adviser, Peter Navarro has repeatedly said (wrongly) that tariffs reduce trade deficits and boost economic growth And many Republicans see tariffs as a means to pay for extending Trump’s tax cuts So why would these tariff aficionados seek reciprocal arrangements in which the United States and its trading partners lower their import duties Let’s acknowledge the obvious: Trump is a committed protectionist. He doesn’t believe that tariffs are a necessary evil, or any kind of evil, but a path to a more prosperous future and fuller federal coffers. Hence, the flimsy, contradictory and risible justifications for tariffs on some of America's strongest partners and most reliable allies Reciprocity is just the latest excuse for the higher import taxes that Trump has long desired and − abetted by congressional fecklessness − will likely soon get Americans may have voted for lower prices in November the Trump administration is set to deliver something very different Colin Grabow is an associate director at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A A common question anyone in law enforcement gets is "If a person is to drive 9 miles over the speed limit or less will they be stopped and ticketed"?  Minnesota State Trooper Sargent Jesse Grabow joined me on WJON He says the posted speed limit is what they want people to be driving.  The posted speeds are what those roadways are designed for.  Grabow indicates each officer can use their discretion in regards to when they will pull over a driver going over the speed limit Grabow says if drivers are going above 80 miles per hour in a posted 70 mile per hour roadway that will get the attention of law enforcement patrolling the area.  Other ways drivers draw attention to themselves is aggressive driving moving in and out of lanes.  The threshold of speeding ranges from what Grabow says is 1-9 miles over the speed limit 10-15 miles over and so on.  He says the fines do go up depending on the speed the person is traveling Grabow says there is a difference between driving 39 miles per hour in a 30-mile per hour zone as opposed to 79 in a 70-mile per hour zone.  He says in town there is more traffic flow and more drivers leaving and entering the roadway making speeding more dangerous.  Grabow says many people feel they are good drivers but when individuals engage is aggressive distracted or impaired driving that impacts themselves and others around them.  Intersections are common areas where severe and dangerous accidents can take place If you'd like to listen to my conversation with Sargent Jesse Grabow A common question anyone in law enforcement gets is, \"If a person is to drive 9 miles over the speed limit or less will they be stopped and ticketed\"? Minnesota State Trooper Sargent Jesse Grabow joined me on WJON.\nRead More Jesse Grabow and "Ask a Trooper" looks at windshield wipers on classic cars Question: I am in the process of restoring a classic car I have a question regarding windshield wipers I am concerned they will take away from the aesthetics Everything from how they look on the windshield to the motor under the hood that operates them you must have working windshield wipers on your vehicle Minnesota law says the windshield on every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain snow or other moisture from the windshield The device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle a reminder that anytime your visibility is reduced due to rain fog or other conditions that your headlights and taillights must be on MN)--Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jesse Grabow has another "Ask a Trooper" about people walking and running along highways Question: I notice a lot of people walking and running along the highway The thing that concerns me is that they are moving in the same direction of traffic with their back to the potential hazard Can you talk about pedestrian safety and what people should do when on the highway Answer: Minnesota state law says that pedestrians along a roadway shall walk or move on the left side of the roadway or its shoulder giving way to oncoming traffic                                    Pedestrian laws you must stop for pedestrians crossing the street Treat every corner and intersection as a crosswalk My best advice when it comes to pedestrian safety is always be aware of your surroundings Whether evaluated in terms of effectively meeting national security requirements or bolstering the country’s economy Inefficient commercial shipbuilding barely registers as a rounding error in global output while costly U.S.-flagged shipping is typically only employed when other options are exhausted A shocking lack of competitiveness has led to both considerable economic harm and the withering of these maritime industries into shells of their former selves Such are the fruits of a maritime approach rooted far more in status quo bias and the guiding hand of entrenched special interests than 21st-century needs and realities the scale of dysfunction has begun to register in Washington and a long overdue conversation has begun over how to reverse matters are tepid and unequal to the task before them To unlock the country’s maritime potential and address its glaring national security deficiencies policymakers should resolutely advocate for measures that place them at odds with powerful groups seeking to perpetuate the status quo they should focus on reforming outdated protectionist laws that impede the use of allied resources and replacing indirect assistance to the maritime industry with targeted aid whose costs and benefits are transparent maritime decay will continue apace and the United States will persist in ceding the oceans to a world that refuses to stand in its own way Not only a far cry from the dominant shipbuilding triumvirate of China, Japan, and South Korea, U.S. numbers also trail the likes of much smaller players such as Finland Water transport has deteriorated into almost niche status and what should be a key asset providing efficient transportation across the country’s vast expanse goes woefully underutilized The competitiveness of American firms is undermined and the viability of domestic supply chains is shattered Frustratingly, these are but a small sampling of the costs incurred Perhaps more important than this relative disparity is the country’s inability to build new Navy ships and maintain existing ones Decades of uncompetitive shipbuilding have degraded the industrial base to the point where there isn’t sufficient shipyard capacity to meet U.S policy’s deterrence of fleet modernization is generating business for the shipyards of arguably its main geopolitical rival many of the proposed policy changes are not commensurate to the challenge at hand the vast preponderance of contemporary proposed solutions either double down on existing programs and paradigms or offer only minor improvements Marginal changes to status quo policy will only produce marginal changes to status quo outcomes Measures currently under consideration will not suffice if the United States is to break free from its maritime torpor Bold thinking means a willingness to re-examine all elements of U.S Given the depth and magnitude of current problems nothing should be considered off the table It is in that spirit that the following suggestions are offered for consideration many of the most deep-seated problems with the U.S maritime industry are due to the provisions of this outdated law Passed in 1920 but little changed from its early 19th-century antecedents the Jones Act is almost wholly unsuited to 21st-century maritime realities Any notion that the Jones Act’s high costs grant the country a shipbuilding capability free of foreign reliance is illusory The Jones Act is a law rooted not in immutable truths but in the conditions of a long-bygone era many of its prohibitions amount to a self-imposed embargo that benefits U.S adversaries by severing the country from allied capabilities and know-how The question should not be whether the Jones Act provides some de minimis levels of shipping (and shipbuilding) but rather whether it creates these resources efficiently and in sufficient quantities The answer is a resounding “no.” If maritime policy was written from scratch today few would arrive at the Jones Act as an optimal means of addressing U.S Due to their high operating costs (approximately $7 million higher per year than those of equivalent internationally flagged vessels) and ensuing lack of competitiveness U.S.-flagged ships depend heavily on laws mandating their use for government-impelled cargo This is a deeply flawed approach to promoting a U.S.-flagged fleet The harm inflicted by cargo preference is at least two-fold. First, requiring the use of these ships imposes high costs on the military — which has expressed past concerns about the financial burden of U.S.-flagged shipping — and civilian government agencies subject to cargo preference laws access to mandated cargo disincentivizes cost control thus undermining the competitiveness that ought to undergird commercial U.S.-flagged shipping Targeted maritime subsidy programs should be direct and transparent, with clear dollar amounts that enable the cost-benefit analyses essential to good public policy. As has long been recognized Reform (and Possibly Expand) Subsidy Programs A superior method to indirect subsidies is more direct aids such as the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program Each program provides an annual stipend to participating vessels in exchange for the Defense Department’s assured access to them during armed conflicts or national emergencies The costs and benefits are visible and easily measurable such programs should be reformed by establishing a bidding system to ensure the stipend — currently set by statute — matches market conditions and incentivizes cost control funding for these programs and determinations over their size — reflecting perceived sealift requirements — should come from the Department of Defense If defense officials determine current shipping to be inadequate the number of participating vessels could be expanded (ideally funded with savings from the discontinuation of cargo preference) and others that feature less onerous conditions This new registry could distinguish itself from the legacy U.S registry by offering a competitive tonnage tax and relaxing the U.S citizen mariner requirement (which could be applied only to senior officer positions or removed and replaced with a generous tax credit for those companies that hire U.S Although availing themselves of many of the privileges of U.S such vessels would be ineligible for coastwise commerce or participation in U.S Update Restrictions on Military Use of Foreign Shipyards These proposals do not constitute an exhaustive list of those worthy of examination. Other items, such as reforming overzealous environmental laws that hamper shipyard development and establishing a Merchant Marine Reserve to address concerns over mariner numbers and reliability But these should be adjuncts to reform instead of their centerpieces maritime policy to comport with modern realities should be at the forefront of modernization True maritime reform advocacy is not for the faint of heart The protections and policies highlighted for reform have accreted a collection of powerful special interest groups willing to dedicate considerable resources to their preservation But confronting them is what’s required to craft a maritime policy that meets American economic and national security needs The simplest approach would be to continue with the policies that have led to the abysmal status quo — or worse yet further strengthen them — but that road’s destitute destination is already known The country’s maritime future depends on a decisive break with its failed legacy approach Colin Grabow is the associate director of the Cato Institute’s Herbert A He can be found discussing maritime topics on X at @cpgrabow Image: Petty Officer 3rd Class John Jarrett Signing up for this newsletter means you agree to our data policy Hill City junior Tate Grabow stays ahead of the pack en route to his state championship victory during the boys' side of the SDHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet a cloud of dust and more than a fair share of accomplishments and dramatics All those of aspects embodied the South Dakota High School Activities Association's State Cross Country Meet which was held on Saturday at the Hart Ranch Camping Resort West River had plenty of top harriers and a state champion The state champions were the Philip boys cross country team who captured their third straight Class B team title paced by junior Jack Peterson and complemented by teammate Baylor Burns junior Creston Burns and teammate David McKinley collected 12 points to edge out a talented Mitchell Christian team Philip junior Jack Peterson barrels down the straightaway during the boys' side of the SDHSAA Class B State Cross Country Meet Hill City junior Tate Grabow gained a head of steam in the back side of the course's second lap before winning the Class A boys' individual race Grabow enjoyed a late burst to finish with a time of 16:17.50 nearly 16 seconds ahead of the second place finisher in Vermillion's Gage Beverly during the boys' side of the SDHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet Collecting plaques in the Class AA ranks were both the Rapid City Stevens and Rapid City Central boys cross country teams alongside the Spearfish and Rapid City Stevens girls cross country teams The Spartans — spearheaded by the efforts of sophomore Peyton VanDeest junior Kori Keil and senior Madie Donovan — took fourth in the Class AA girls team standings with 113 points The Raider girls landed sixth with 173 points thanks to sophomore Brinna Sheldon's 16th place finish and junior Kadance Holso's 21st place showing Spearfish sophomore Peyton VanDeest makes her way down the straightaway during the girls' side of the SDHSAA Class AA State Cross Country Meet which took place on Saturday at Hart Ranch the Raiders claimed Class AA state runner-up status with 121 points Senior Miles Brekhus led the way for the boys in blue clocking 10th overall with a time of 16:32.20 keep pace with one another during the boys' side of the SDHSAA Class AA State Cross Country Meet The Cobbler boys grabbed a plaque with a fourth place team showing due to senior Yadriel Munoz's 14th place finish and time of 16:41.26 Aided by senior Sean Shipp's fifth place finish and junior Kian Rusch's 15th place spot the Custer boys locked down second place in the Class A boys' team standings with 65 points Hill City took fifth in the boys team standings with 93 points and the Ranger girls took seventh in the team pecking order with 116 points The Lemmon cross country teams brought home some Class B hardware and the Cowboys placed sixth with 74 points The Dupree boys picked up 66 points and fifth place in the team standings Leading up to the SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet Hill City senior Caleb Sobolik made a special shirt to give tribute to his friend the top simply read "Stop Tate" in white letters inside of a red octagon The shirts were seen by Grabow's close friends throughout the state meet It turned out that nobody was stopping Tate on Saturday Grabow achieved greater glory in the Class A boys race crossing the finish line with a time of 16:17.50 Upgrading from his eighth place finish at last year's state meet it is the second straight year where the Rangers produced an individual state champion Grabow was complemented by senior Brandon Escalante (16th 19:13.60) and eighth grader JT Isakson (73rd Dakota Valley's Jack Brown and Custer senior Sean Shipp nipped at his heels It wasn't until back side of the course where Grabow shifted into another gear passed Brown and sealed his state championship run "Coming up the hill and getting into the wind was the really hard part," Grabow said of the course and made sure that I didn't get too out of control (Brown) actually passed me coming down the hill so I knew I had to stride out and catch up to him After losing Luke Rupert and Leighton Aves due to graduation Grabow continued the tradition of excellent Hill City harriers There's rumors of some new kids coming next year especially with training from (head coach Joe Noyes)." There's something special in Hill City's water and Grabow is just the latest of great Ranger runners "It's great to be able to follow up that tradition and to keep it going," Grabow said It feels amazing to be on par with all of those great runners Grabow will look to enjoy some fishing and hunting Peyton VanDeest had an impressive performance at last year's SDHSAA State Cross Country Meet settling for fourth with a time of 18:30.56 one can't discount the fact that VanDeest had an impressive sophomore campaign and another top five finish at state I'm really excited to see what we'll do next year." Peyton did admit that the uphill climb from the start line and leading up to the finish were a challenge at Hart Ranch but you get to go downhill instantly," VanDeest said "You really have to push those downhill moments The Spartans will return nearly everyone for 2025 Donovan did clock 19th overall with a time of 20:02.64 who took eighth overall (19:21.95) will return along with seventh grader Lauryn Donovan (36th 21:13.87) and freshman TyLee Tetrault (60th Spearfish's Peyton VanDeest keeps churning down the trail during the girls' side of the SDHSAA Class AA State Cross Country Meet and she had a really good year," VanDeest said "I'm looking forward to seeing what she'll do I feel like everyone will step up next year." With a crowded top of the field in state champion Harrisburg runner-up Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls Lincoln "We all have to put in some big summer training," VanDeest said keeps ahead of the pack during the girls' side of the SDHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet Sturgis senior Ty Petrocco had a strong performance in the Class AA boys race churning out a fifth place showing with a time of 16:13.99 Douglas saw sophomore Wyatt Balliew capture a top 10 finish netting ninth overall with a time of 16:32.09 The Patriots were paced by Kira Ubence in the girls race as the junior harrier went 20th overall with a time of 20:02.66 Rapid City Central sophomore Sheridan Madden took up a spot on the podium completing the race in 23rd with a time of 20:11.34 Belle Fourche sophomore Lennon Clarkson finished seventh with a time of 16:54.14 Cheyenne-Eagle Butte junior Jayden Taken Alive went 11th with a time of 17:18.66 and Rapid City senior Lionel Hinson dialed up 23rd overall with a time of 17:49.48 17:53.33) and Rapid City Christian freshman Jeremiah White (27th 17:53.46) were barely outside of the top 25 Belle Fourche eighth grader Lia Mundt raked in a top 10 finish in the Class A girls race placing ninth overall with a time of 19:25.27 Hill City sophomore Rarity Cournoyer crossed the finish line at 15th overall Newell senior Clint Winkler had an impressive run taking sixth overall in the Class B boys race with a time of 17:21.14 Dupree junior Tayshaun Cudmore helped the Tigers take fifth in the team standings with a ninth place showing and time of 17:35.95 Teammate Spencer Olsen clocked 19th overall with a time of 17:54.43 Lemmon had some representation in seventh grader Micah Reede's 12th place outing and time of 17:46.61 while Gregory had junior Luke Barreto land 25th with a time of 18:19.88 Gregory senior Finn Adams was just outside of the top 25 with a 26th place showing and time of 18:24.73 who placed 12th with a time of 21:02.44 in the Class B girls race Lemmon sophomore Brynn Odenbach had a personal best of 21:17.75 Freshman Briley Gebhart turned in a season best taking 22nd overall with a time of 21:24.31 (Italics denote West River representation) Abigail Engelland (Mount Vernon/Plankinton) Aril Skluzak (Kimball/White Lake) 21:41.75 You can contact Sports Editor, Tyler Anderson, at tanderson@rapidcityjournal.com en route to his state championship victory during the boys' side of the SDHSAA Class A S… Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account a reminder that any time your visibility is reduced due to rain Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact 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electronic messages but users are still required to operate them with due care in a safe manner A Montana filmmaker has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, NBA star LeBron James, and other Hollywood figures, alleging that they copied his copyrighted script to create the streaming platform’s recent film “Rez Ball.” The lawsuit filed on Thursday in a California federal court claims that the film shares “striking similarities” with the plaintiff’s original script from character arcs and dialogue to scene sequences The lawsuit was brought by filmmaker Rob Grabow and his company known for his 2023 feature film “The Year of the Dog,” is currently working on a new project titled “The Gift of the Game.” He asserts that “Rez Ball” not only shares a similar premise with his script but also allegedly copies specific “It’s not that the two works share just the same general premise which they do,” Grabow stated in the 25-page complaint co-created by James and other industry insiders includes concrete details he had shared in confidence under a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) centers on a mixed-race high school basketball team’s journey to win a state championship Grabow claims he reached out to several Hollywood professionals to collaborate on the film who had worked on the Emmy-nominated FX series “Reservation Dogs.” USA Herald covers everything from breaking news to investigative journalism We also report on politics on the State and National levels Answer: When you see a student safety patrol helping children cross a street or highway You must also stop for adult crossing guards displaying a stop sign or flag It is illegal to drive through a line of children crossing the road even if a school safety patrol is not present A second violation within a year is a gross misdemeanor I notice some vehicles stop in the road at the railroad tracks when nothing is coming are required to stop at all railroad tracks It is illegal to pass any vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad crossing Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information Two Locke Lord energy regulatory lawyers have left the firm as it finalizes a merger with Troutman Pepper 19 at Sheppard Mullin’s San Francisco and Washington DC offices as partners The moves close out their 17-year and 15-year tenures at Locke Lord Their practices focus on counseling renewable energy clients on regulatory compliance The departures follow a handful of lawyer exits from Locke Lord this year as the firm negotiates a combination with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders Chicago-based private equity partner Michael Wilson left for Sheppard Mullin in April and energy regulatory partner Carrie Collier-Brown left for Husch Blackwell in May Locke Lord and Troutman Pepper confirmed in April they were discussing a tie up which would result in a combined operation of more than 1,600 lawyers and revenue of more than $1.5 billion Richter & Hampton announced its two new additions Wednesday Growth of the renewable energy team is “a key strategic goal,” firm chair Luca Salvi said The nation’s transition to a renewable energy portfolio drives demand in their practices due to state mandates and retirement of old energy operations The pair guide developers and operators of renewable energy in regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy Several clients have approved the transfer of their matters to Sheppard Mullin while others are already represented by colleagues at the firm Sheppard Mullin’s geographic footprint offers strength in jurisdictions critical for clients engaged in interstate projects “Some of Sheppard Mullins’ California renewable energy attorneys work on deals that require opinions on FERC matters They’ve been having to outsource those matters to other firms,” she said A representative for Locke Lord said in an email “Jennifer and Bruce are longtime colleagues and we wish them well in their new endeavors.” To contact the reporter on this story: Justin Henry at jhenry@bloombergindustry.com To contact the editors responsible for this story: John Hughes at jhughes@bloombergindustry.com workflow tools and premium legal & business news Log in to keep reading or access research tools Managing IP is part of Legal Benchmarking Limited Copyright © Legal Benchmarking Limited and its affiliated companies 2025 Accessibility | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Modern Slavery Statement The rule is intended to enable generic manufacturers to enter the market immediately after the patent protection of the respective reference medicinal product has expired Since the European Court of Justice did not provide a corresponding answer due to the discontinuation of the national proceedings the opinion of the higher regional court is often used when assessing the questions in this context According to the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf the importation of an active 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States shall consider the procedures and decisions referred to in Article 85 as regulatory or administrative procedures which are independent from the enforcement of intellectual property rights The protection of intellectual property rights shall not be a valid ground to refuse withdraw or revoke decisions referred to in Article 85 Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply without prejudice to the Union and national legislation relating to the protection of intellectual property.” In the amended version adopted by the European Parliament the newly inserted Article 85a on the “Non-interference of intellectual property rights” which provides that the proceedings and decisions referred to in Article 85 are to be considered as legal or administrative proceedings “which are independent from the enforcement of intellectual property rights” it is unclear how paragraph 3 is to be understood: “Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall apply without prejudice to the Union and national legislation relating to the protection of intellectual property.” It remains to be seen whether the European Parliament’s proposal can prevail in the further procedure You have reached the limit for gifting for this month Exploring Nano- and Microtechnology in Sustainable Agriculture Justin Grabow is a PhD student in the Department Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Wurm from the Faculty of Science & Technology and dr This research investigates how nano- and microtechnology can support sustainable agriculture focusing on innovations for plant protection environmentally friendly alternative for delivering agrochemicals like fertilizers and pesticides with improved precision and lower environmental impact A central focus is on using biopolymer-based nanocarriers which are being naturally degraded and reduce greenhouse gases unlike conventional methods that contribute to microplastic pollution The study covers both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) perspectives examining what motivates farmers and winemakers to adopt these technologies and what influences consumers’ choices sustainability and trust in science were found to significantly affect the willingness of agricultural producers to adopt such innovations trust in science and the perception of sustainability don’t always align creating a complex dynamic that shapes decision-making The research identified three distinct types of entrepreneurial mindsets among winemakers each approaching technology adoption differently: pragmatic local heroes who focus on practical solutions; quality bricoleurs who seek innovative quality-enhancing options; and eco-bio idealists this research explores how different ways of presenting microtechnology-based products influence consumer acceptance Results from an experiment showed that product attractiveness and consumers' environmental self-identity all play a role in determining whether consumers choose products produced with these advanced methods Transparency in marketing is recommended to build trust though balancing honesty with a strong sales approach remains essential This dissertation not only highlights the potential of nano- and microtechnology to make agriculture more sustainable but also offers insights into the social and economic factors that can influence the adoption of these technologies and contribute to making agriculture more resilient and sustainable for the future With the holidays upon us I wanted to share a message about distracted driving Here is some information we recently shared on our Department of Public Safety blog: It was supposed to be a routine trip for 20-year-old Megan Severson Severson was driving from Preston in southeastern Minnesota to visit her boyfriend in North Dakota The crash — Severson glanced over at her GPS to see which exit she needed to take so it felt a lot shorter than it actually was,” said Severson “When I came to realize that the cars in front of me were stopped I hit my brakes as fast as I thought I could.” Severson walked away from the crash with her life Severson rear-ended the stopped car in front of her causing a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles “I just looked around at the scene that was in front of me,” Severson recalled I saw them pulling the blanket over the deceased and at that point it clicked into my brain that this is bad Daniel Dixon was the reconstructionist who documented how and why this crash happened Severson was speeding at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone just before she hit the car Kawino was in if you’re looking at your GPS for five seconds to try to figure out where you would need to go next you just traveled almost two football fields of distance,” Dixon said Somber anniversary — Severson was charged with criminal vehicular homicide because she was speeding and distracted at the time of the crash She still remembers her lawyer explaining what this felony charge could mean for her future “When he first said people normally get prison time I went off the rails in my mind,” Severson added She was sentenced to around three months in jail and five years of probation The judge also granted a request from Kawino’s family; having Severson report to jail on Oct 17 each year – the anniversary of the deadly crash “It’s probably the worst day of the year for me,” Severson said “Everything just cycles back as if it happened yesterday Lessons learned — Severson hopes sharing her story will encourage other drivers to put distractions away when they are behind the wheel because there are heavy consequences and it’s more than prison “We have to realize it’s not just us on the road slight move to end your life or another person’s life – and it happens fast.” distracted driving was a factor in one in 11 crashes from 2019 to 2023 Distracted driving contributed to an average of 29 deaths and 146 life-changing injuries a year over that same time period distractions have been a factor in 27 (comes on Tuesday current as of 12/17) traffic deaths It’s frustrating for Dixon knowing something preventable is causing deaths on Minnesota roads safer and smarter that drivers get more relaxed and less attentive to what’s going on out there,” he said “It’s evident that the message is not getting across because people are still playing on their phones while driving all the time as much as you try to explain that this is dangerous.” As Severson works to move on from that tragic crash five years ago she says she is taking this second chance at life seriously – knowing Kawino wasn’t as fortunate It makes me want to push to be the best I can be.” Jesse Grabow photo courtesy: Minnesota State Patrol) (New Minnesota State Patrol logo was submitted) MN)--Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Jesse Grabow has another "Ask the Trooper" about their new design for their squad cars and uniforms Question: I heard the Minnesota State Patrol got a new design for your patches and squad cars Last year when the Minnesota Legislature approved a replacement design for the Minnesota seal and flag “That decision presented us with a unique opportunity to create something different to represent our division and culture within the State Patrol and its staff throughout the state," said Col A working group made up of 13 sworn and non-sworn members of the State Patrol worked for four months with a design agency to come up with and refine the new design “We wanted something that represented the strong history and legacy of our division something that is identifiable with the state of Minnesota The redesign was an opportunity for us to create something highlighting our pride in serving Minnesota,” said Lt The new look — with heavy ties to symbolism — reflects the values and history of the State Patrol The North Star — a four-pointed star and the same one used on the redesigned state seal — represents the cardinal directions abundant in its contribution to our state and serving as a critical artery for transportation lends itself to our role of maintaining and securing an efficient transportation network and connecting with others underscore the steadfast and reliable commitment of the State Patrol The new look for the State Patrol isn’t just a redesigned patch on our troopers’ shoulders there are more than 188,000 pieces of equipment that will need to be updated with the new design State Patrol leadership is prioritizing updates on squad cars and uniforms and being diligent about updating items where they were already scheduled to be replaced To complete the whole process will take somewhere from six to nine months and an estimated $4 million If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.  (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us) Question: I see the sign boards along the highway with different messages posted I know I get the alert on my phone and was just curious Answer: Message and lane-use signs on some freeways warn drivers of traffic crashes Message signs may also be activated when the state issues an AMBER Alert in response to a child abduction The signs will provide information such as a vehicle description Drivers who see a vehicle fitting the description or who have other information about the missing child While down there we came across these freeway ramp meters I know we don’t have those in out-state Minnesota but I thought you might be able to write about it in one of your articles for anyone that travels I don’t believe this is a topic I’ve wrote about before but I’d be happy to do so Ramp meters are signal lights on freeway entrance ramps that help control the flow of merging traffic and green lights indicate when drivers can proceed Only one car may proceed each time the light is green One Car Per Green Light: Used with freeway ramp meters at on-ramps to indicate that one car may proceed each time the light turns green South Dakota which is a small town in the eastern part of the state We were dairy farmers and needed to milk twice a day We moved to the northern Black Hills when I was in 6th grade which is where I graduated high school and then I went right into the Army National Guard My dad was a Vietnam veteran and my wife’s grandpa is a WWII veteran so I always knew I was going to join the military I thought it was going to be four years and get out and do the family thing so the bulk of my life has been involved with military I retired fulltime from the National Guard where I held a variety of positions from a truck driver to rapelling out of helicopters to serving on the Civil Support team which is a Hazmat unit to my last duty station serving as the senior noncommissioned officer in charge of the Officer Candidate Program in Fort Meade After I retired in 2017 from the National Guard I held various positions in other government agencies I was a firefighter on the Black Hills Helitack crew down in Custer for two seasons I was also a background investigator that did security clearance and background checks for the Department of the Interior It was a lot of travel and I really got burnt out on traveling which is what led me to Mount Rushmore I was looking for something with less travel and closer to home I can pretty much see the backside of Mount Rushmore from my house and I have a lot of memorable moments at Mount Rushmore like coming here as a kid quite a bit watching my daughter graduate high school here and seeing many graduations for the Officer Candidate School for the National Guard Mount Rushmore holds a special place in my heart I was able to get a dispatching job in November 2022 Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church - Mahtomedi Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Boise State’s Business Professionals of America (BPA) chapter made a successful appearance at the 2024 BPA National Leadership Conference Nearly a dozen students from the College of Business and Economics traveled to Chicago winning five national championships and 10 top-three awards Their placements added to Idaho’s total of 70 top-10 finishes 33 top-three plaques and 10 national championships “This was an amazing testament of the fortitude dedication and resilience of the group to compete at a national competition against some of the best universities around the nation,” said Alex Ritzman “Our students represented Boise State and the College of Business and Economics community very well.”