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Tuesday, 6.12.12 ON THE WEB: www.yankton.net the midwest PRESS DAKOTAN NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] 7 S.D.: Warm, Windy Weather Concern Growers SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Crop development continues to be well ahead of averages, but warm and windy weather combined with lack of moisture is concerning some growers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in its weekly crop Blue Cloud Abbey To Close weather report that storms crossed parts of western and north cen- tral South Dakota, dropping rainfall amounts greater than an inch at BY DIRK LAMMERS “If we were suddenly to get an and safe haven for many searching for mean- several places. But much of the northeast and southeast received lit- ing and seeking their spiritual way,” Swain tle to no precipitation. influx of candidates, it would said in a statement. “Countless priest re- Development advanced for all crops, but conditions remained rel- SIOUX FALLS — Blue Cloud Abbey, a take years before they would be treats, marriage encounters, private retreats atively stable with hope for future rain. and retreat center in northeast and spiritual counseling have taken place Corn had an average height of 12 inches, ahead of the five year South Dakota, announced Monday it will full-fledged .” there, quietly, but with profound results.” average of 6 inches, with 83 percent of the crop cultivated or close after more than six decades because its Although prayer is the most important as- sprayed once. members are aging and new ones are not DENIS QUINKERT pect of Benedictine monastic life, the abbey Soybeans were at 89 percent emerged, ahead of the five year aver- joining. says it’s a life of balance and variety with age of 51 percent. The 14 Benedictine monks who are left and all scheduled retreats will be canceled. prayer, reading, work and recreation. Monks voted in late May to close the monastery in Quinkert said the monks’ vote was con- have their own private rooms but gather sev- Warm, Dry Weather Puts Stress On Neb. Crops Marvin, which has also served as a retreat firmed by the council of the abbot president eral times daily for meals, jobs, services and center for groups and individuals. A farewell of the Swiss-American Benedictine Congrega- prayer. LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The recent warm, dry weather is putting gathering is scheduled for Aug. 5. tion. The property, which is owned by Blue Quinkert said the closure does not mean stress on Nebraska’s crops. Abbot Denis Quinkert, in a letter posted Cloud Abbey, will be sold. Blue Cloud has been a failure. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it lowered crop condition on the monastery’s website Monday, said “I don’t know how quickly we’ll find a “Blue Cloud has been a wonderful commu- ratings statewide because of the lack of moisture. Farmers are re- three monks are in their nineties, two are in buyer in this part of the country,” Quinkert nity, and the monks have been very effective sponding by turning on irrigation systems where they’re available. their eighties, seven are in their seventies, said Monday. in many areas for the past 62 years,” he said. Temperatures across Nebraska were about 4 degrees above nor- one is in his fifties and one is in his forties. Bishop Paul Swain of the The center’s task over the next few mal on average last week. “If we were suddenly to get an influx of of Sioux Falls said the news comes with sad- months will be to help each Blue Cloud About 70 percent of Nebraska’s corn crop is in good or excellent candidates, it would take years before they ness and a sense of loss, but also profound settle into another monastery of his choice, shape. That’s below the average of 78 percent good or excellent. would be full-fledged monks,” Quinkert said. gratitude. Quinkert said. But the heat has helped the soybean crop develop quickly. About No public liturgies will occur after Aug. 5, “Blue Cloud Abbey has been a welcoming 97 percent of the soybeans have emerged, up from the average of 79 percent. About 64 percent of the soybean crop is in good or excellent shape. The wheat harvest has begun in southeast Nebraska and should Fighting Sioux, Property quickly move west across the state. Weekend Fire Guts House Explosion Probe Could Take Months Taxes May Boost N.D. Vote MITCHELL (AP) — Investigators say it might be months before BY DALE WETZEL Dakota state government appoint- Rockerville Home, they determine the cause of a house explosion in Mitchell. Associated Press ments. No one was in the home and no one was hurt in the June 3 blast. Republicans are deciding who Mitchell Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg tells The Daily Republic BISMARCK, N.D. — Contentious their favored candidates for the U.S. Prompts Evacuations newspaper that authorities are awaiting the results of laboratory proposals to retire the University of House and Senate will be, while tests relating to the rental home’s natural gas system. ’s Fighting Sioux nick- three people are competing for two ROCKERVILLE (AP) — Light- that structure,” Schmidt said. Investigators have labeled the explosion suspicious. The probe name and abolish property taxes November ballot spots to run for into the blast involves local, state and federal agencies. ning might have sparked a fire Rain and hail helped lessen statewide were expected to boost North Dakota superintendent of that destroyed a home in south- the threat of a wildfire, Schmidt turnout during a state primary elec- public instruction. west South Dakota’s Black Hills said. Suspect Busted After Hospital Release tion that also features competitive U.S. Rep. , who was over the weekend, killing pets The fire captain said there races for U.S. House and U.S. Sen- elected less than two years ago, is and prompting the evacuation of was heavy lightning in the area RAPID CITY (AP) — A man accused of stabbing a pregnant woman ate, North Dakota’s secretary of running against Bismarck business- to death in a Rapid City parking lot in April has been arrested after man for the GOP’s Sen- nearby residences, authorities at the time of the fire. Neighbors state said Monday. say. reported hearing booms before being released from the hospital. Al Jaeger said he hoped Tues- ate nomination. Berg and Sand want The Rapid City Journal reports that the Pennington County Sher- day’s turnout would equal that of to succeed Democrat , The two people who lived in seeing the house and a nearby iff’s Office guarded Young around-the-clock during his stay at Rapid North Dakota’s 1992 primary elec- who is leaving the Senate after 26 the home near Rockerville pine tree in flames. City Regional Hospital. tions, when a Democratic fight over years in office. southwest of Rapid City were A donation fund was being Young is charged with first-degree murder and fetal homicide in the party’s nomination for governor Republicans and not there when the fire broke set up Monday for the couple the killing of 30-year-old Morgan Myers and her unborn child in a headlined the ballot. In that contest, Brian Kalk, who serve together on out late Saturday, but a dog and who lost their home, according Walmart parking lot. Attorney General Nicholas Spaeth the North Dakota Public Service four cats are believed to have to the American Red Cross. Young had been recovering from self-inflicted stab wounds. prevailed over Langdon state Sen. Commission, are fighting for the died in the blaze, Rockerville Other parts of South Dakota William Heigaard, the North Dakota U.S. House nomination. Fire Capt. Gail Schmidt said. also experienced a stormy Senate’s majority leader, when a Neither of the Democrats who Nearly 60 firefighters from weekend. Hail and winds gust- Neb. Deputy Hurt After Truck Hits Cruiser 146,687 people went to the polls. are running for Congress faced a several agencies responded to ing up to 80 mph damaged OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Douglas County Sheriff’s deputy was hurt “I suspect (voter turnout) will be challenger Tuesday. Former Attor- the fire. The Highway Patrol homes and vehicles in central when a pickup truck hit his patrol car during a traffic stop on Inter- at least that much, or a little bit ney General is the evacuated residents from about South Dakota late Saturday and state 80 in Omaha. more,” Jaeger said. Democrats’ choice for the U.S. Sen- half a dozen houses and others early Sunday, KCCR radio re- The crash happened Monday afternoon around 2:30 p.m. near the As of 2 p.m. Monday, more than ate, while Pam Gulleson, a onetime left voluntarily. Firefighters fo- ported. A storm destroyed a Q Street exit on westbound I-80 and slowed traffic for about two 43,000 residents already had voted, Democratic state House assistant cused on stopping the fire from barn and damaged other build- hours. using absentee ballots and early floor leader and aide to former U.S. spreading to other homes. ings on a ranch near Dupree, Deputy David Wintle and the driver of the pickup were both taken voting procedures set up in some Sen. , D-N.D., is the De- “We had some pretty high and people attending a high to the hospital after the crash. The driver Wintle had originally counties, Jaeger said. mocrats’ favored House candidate. winds and a lot of heavy embers school rodeo in the town took pulled over and Wintle’s police dog were not seriously hurt. Anthony Reedy, executive direc- Two Democrats — former Bis- through the trees and through shelter in campers on the rodeo Chief Deputy Marty Bilek says Wintle was thrown 20 feet when the tor of the North Dakota Republican marck state Sen. Tracy Potter and the vegetation, and a significant grounds, KELO-TV reported. truck hit the back of his cruiser. Party, said he too was expecting Max Laird, who once served as amount of heat coming out of Wintle was in serious condition when he was taken to the hospi- steady turnout considering the bal- president of the North Dakota Edu- lot would include three constitu- cation Association — and Republi- tal. The truck driver, who wasn’t immediately identified, was in criti- can Kirsten Baesler were on the cal condition. tional amendments that had stirred strong debate on both sides. Be- ballot for North Dakota superin- You’re News! The Press & Dakotan sides the ones concerning the Fight- tendent of public instruction. More Problems For Man Busted For Gator, Pot ing Sioux nickname and property taxes, another would make it OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An Omaha man arrested for growing mari- tougher for the state to regulate reli- juana and having dozens of reptiles, including an alligator, could gious practices. face more legal trouble. “Three of the measures ... have Wednesday KMTV-TV in Omaha says 31-year-old David Randall was a no- generated a lot of interest and a lot show for a court hearing and a Douglas County judge has issued a of passion,” Reedy said. “On top of Dollar Doubles warrant. that, you have three contested pri- Weekly $ Randall was arrested in November after police and the Nebraska maries on the Republican side, and Double load washing 1.00 MORNING Humane Society seized a 2-foot alligator, a rat snake and 33 tor- that’s helping turn out voters as well.” Thursday COFFEE toises and turtles. The Human Society says the animals were living Specials WEEKDAYS MONDAY-FRIDAY in filthy conditions. Police also found a pot-growing operation. Another amendment asks $ Randall is charged with manufacturing marijuana, harboring a whether the state constitution Triple Loads for 3.00 Tuesday, June 12 should be changed to make it easier 7:40 am The Center non-domestic animal — the alligator — and animal cruelty. 10-80 lb. Machines (Tammy Matuska) for state legislators to land North 8:15 am Hy-Vee Dietician 24 Hr. Service (Rachel Pinos) 2 24 244 HHRHRR 8:45 am Dakota Territorial Museum Mailbox Vandalism (Crystal Nelson) Do You Get EXPRESSE EXXPPRREESSSS Wednesday, June 13 Costly To Lancaster 2020 Elm St. 7:40 am MMC 75th Anniv. Behind Walgreens (Barb Rezac, Wyatt Yager) Tired of LLAUNDROMATAUNDROMAT 8:15 am Hy-Vee Foods County Man Try Your Luck at Diggers Casino – connected to 24-Hour Express (Chef Staci) LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lan- Waiting... caster County man says vandals at the grocery store... have forced him to replace at least at the concession 17 mailboxes since 1984. 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