Mitchell Technical College Receives Grant to Expand Rural Nursing Education
Mitchell Technical College has received grant funding through South Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation initiative to expand nursing education opportunities and help address workforce shortages in rural communities. Beginning in Fall 2027, new online pathways will [Read More…]
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South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says a state Division of Criminal Investigation review has determined that a Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Deputy was justified in their use of force during an Officer Involved Shooting Oct. [Read More...] -
No Democrat won a statewide race Tuesday in South Dakota, but the party picked up four seats in the Legislature. Nationally, Democrats racked up historic gains. They retook control of the U.S. House of Representatives [Read More...] -
A 67 year old woman from Watertown died Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash 2 miles north of the city. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported around 3:45 pm, the driver of a [Read More...] -
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota South Dakota’s soon-to-be-former U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson will begin a statewide speaker series this evening aimed at encouraging civil discourse, critical thinking and long-term solutions to some of the country’s greatest challenges. [Read More...] -
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota utility regulators unanimously approved a rate increase Wednesday that will add about $16 to the typical Black Hills Energy residential customer’s monthly electric bill, while an additional request from [Read More...]
SPORTS
Dordt Scores 28 Fourth-Quarter Points in Win Over Dakota Wesleyan
No. 11 Dordt pulled away in the second half to defeat Dakota Wesleyan 44-17 Saturday at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. The Tigers trailed 16-10 at halftime after QB Jed Jenson scored on a 3-yard [Read More…]
Jacks Use Balanced Attack to Blow Past Northern Iowa
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — South Dakota State running back Josiah Johnson scored a pair of touchdowns and topped the 1,000-yard mark for the season to lead the fifth-ranked Jackrabbits to a 41-15 victory over Northern Iowa [Read More…]
Montana Tech Pulls Away From Dakota Wesleyan in 78-62 Win
No. 2 ranked Dakota Wesleyan women’s basketball fell to No. 16 Montana Tech 78-62 on Saturday at Friedrich Arena in Seward, Nebraska. The Tigers trailed 23-12 after the first quarter but battled back in the [Read More…]
Saturday Sports: November 7, 2026
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS – SEMIFINALS – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 CLASS 11AAA No. 1 SF Jefferson 58, No. 4 Harrisburg 12 No. 2 SF Lincoln 37, No. 3 Brandon Valley 34 – Overtime No. 1 [Read More…]
South Dakota State Cruises to Home Opening Victory
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State had three players score in double digits and produced a solid defensive effort as the Jackrabbits’ men’s basketball team beat Briar Cliff on Friday, 71-49, inside First Bank & Trust [Read More…]
Jacks Hit 10 3-Pointers in Win over Northern Iowa
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The South Dakota State women’s basketball team pulled away from Northern Iowa Friday night for a 76-54 win over the Panthers at First Bank & Trust Arena. The Jackrabbits had three players [Read More…]


