Year: 2026
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Huron’s Tiger Stadium to reopen Monday after July storm damage
HURON, S.D. — Activities will resume Monday at Huron’s Tiger Stadium following repairs related to damage from the July storm. Huron School District officials say the stadium turf has been repaired and the damaged light [Read More…]
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Padres rally behind Cronenworth, France in 7th inning to beat Twins 7-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Cronenworth raced home with the tying run on an error and Ty France singled in the go-ahead run during a four-run rally in the seventh inning that gave the San [Read More…]
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DWU Women’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Schedule
MITCHELL, S.D. — The 2026-27 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball schedule has officially been released. The Tigers have a total of six non-conference games, and two exhibitions against NCAA opponents Northern State (S.D.) and South Dakota State, [Read More…]
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DWU Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Schedule
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season is here. The Tigers will participate in 28 contests and a lone exhibition game in the new year against Division I opponent South [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball Wins Three of Four Matches at Siouxland Invitational
NORTH SIOUX CITY, Iowa — No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball competed in four matches across two days at the 2026 Siouxland Invitational at the CNOS Fieldhouse down in Iowa. The Tigers opened the slate of competition [Read More…]
ABC National News
Tropical Storm Moke to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain to the Big Island
Map of projected storm path. (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii. The new [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Judge strikes down Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visas for 75 countries, reinstating evaluations
The Harry S. Truman Federal Building, headquarters of the U.S. Department of State, is pictured on October 08, 2024 in Washington, DC. (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s policy [Read More…]
Ag News
Rollins: Additional beef imports needed to ease consumer costs
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she supports President Trump’s proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on imported beef. “I think you’ll be hard pressed to find a president that has been more supportive of agriculture [Read More…]
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Solutions-based programs filling resource gaps in schools
Elena Tittel/South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two expanding grassroots efforts are supporting South Dakota schools by providing kids with experiences they might not otherwise receive. Among them: a Book-A-Month Club, field trips, [Read More…]
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Senator Mike Rounds subjects Postal Service to multiple pressure points
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight About two years ago, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, started hearing increasing complaints about slow mail delivery. Veterans weren’t receiving their prescriptions on time, he said, or medications got lost [Read More…]
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Avian flu affects 77,700 South Dakota birds, raising state’s four-year outbreak total to 8.1 million
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Bird flu has returned to South Dakota, with federal officials confirming detections in two flocks this month after nearly a month without U.S. cases. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus — [Read More…]
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Western South Dakota lawmaker takes plea deal to drop road-damage charge from felony to misdemeanor
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota Republican state lawmaker pleaded no contest Friday to a misdemeanor for damaging a road in Butte County in a case that began with a felony charge. Rep. Travis [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Scores – August 21, 2026
South Dakota High School Football Scores – August 21, 2026 CLASS 11B 1. Elk Point-Jefferson 28, McCook Central/Montrose 13 2. St. Thomas More 41, Mobridge-Pollock 6 3. Winner 12, Hot Springs 0 4. Deuel 22, [Read More…]
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France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Friday night in [Read More…]
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T-wolves, Lynx co-owner Lore agrees to sell his controlling stake at a $4.5B value
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Stad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase [Read More…]
ABC Health News
At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts
A sign for the Food And Drug Administration is seen outside of the headquarters on July 20, 2020 in White Oak, Maryland. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — At least 55 people have [Read More…]
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Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada hurtle toward deadline amid trade talks
Donald Trump speaks with guests during an event announcing the expansion of a foster care initiative in the Rose Garden of the White House on August 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Finn Gomez/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Meghan Markle to return to acting with move back to UK: Report
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, visits Batyr, a mental health engagement programme, at Swinburne University of Technology in Hawthorn on day three of the royal trip with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex on April 16, 2026m [Read More…]
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Noah Wyle stars in ‘The Pitt’ season 3 teaser trailer
Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby in season 3 of ‘The Pitt.’ (Warrick Page/HBO Max) It’s almost time to clock in for another shift at The Pitt. HBO Max has released the teaser trailer for season [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn up on yield questions, export sales
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, finishing the week with strong gains. Beans had an up and down end to the week while watching late development weather. A major private crop tour [Read More…]