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South Dakota tests for ‘forever chemicals’ in rivers to identify, address potential contamination
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s state government is testing for “forever chemicals” in rivers across the state. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used in industry and consumer products since the 1940s, including [Read More…]
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Twins extend winning streak to 11 games with 4-0 victory over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — DaShawn Keirsey Jr. and Byron Buxton hit Minnesota’s first back-to-back homers this season, Chris Paddack pitched seven shutout innings and the Twins extended their winning streak to 11 games with a 4-0 [Read More…]
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Top 30 for Meyerink as Final Rounds Loom
Ypsilanti, Mich. – Dakota Wesleyan University freshman standout Allison Meyerink continues to shine on the national stage, delivering a resilient performance in Round 2 of the NAIA Women’s Golf Championship. Allison carded a +3 round of 75 despite [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Close Out Regular Season with Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts (30-20, 17-9 Summit) at South Dakota State (16-30, 12-14 Summit) When Thursday-Saturday (four-game series) noon Thursday (doubleheader) | 1 p.m. Friday | 1 p.m. Saturday Where Erv Huether Field | Brookings, South Dakota TV Summit League [Read More…]
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White scores 34 to help Celtics stave off elimination with 127-102 Game 5 win over Knicks
BOSTON (AP) — Before the Boston Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one [Read More…]
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Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl rematch in Week 2, Allen-Jackson showdown in Week 1 highlight NFL schedule
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs will be featured in at least eight stand-alone games during the upcoming NFL season. Their Super Bowl rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles won’t be one of them. The [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 16 – Today in Mitchell History
May 16, 1960 – City Files Suit To Acquire Land Adjacent To CP May 16, 1961 – Mitchell Concrete Employees Strike For Union Tie May 16, 1966 – Mitchellite Is Named As Top S.D. Soldier [Read More…]
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Thursday Sports: May 15, 2025
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 15, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — For the third straight year, Mitchell Kernels head basketball coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt was named the Tom Maxwell/KORN Mitchell Coach of the Year at the Mitchell [Read More…]
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Timberwolves beat Warriors in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards approached for a handshake during Julius Randle’s postgame TV interview, the duo putting a seal on another dominant series for Minnesota in these NBA playoffs. Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 [Read More…]
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Ryker Kreutzfeldt Named Tom Maxwell/KORN Mitchell Coach of the Year for Third Time
For the third straight year, Mitchell Kernels head basketball coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt was named the Tom Maxwell/KORN Mitchell Coach of the Year at the Mitchell Athletic Boosters Banquet at the Corn Palace on Wednesday, May [Read More…]
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Twins rally to their 10th straight win, beat Baltimore 8-6 for a doubleheader sweep
BALTIMORE (AP) — Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to lead the Minnesota Twins to their 10th straight victory, 8-6 over the Baltimore Orioles in the second game of a doubleheader [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: May 14, 2025
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 15, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys tennis finished third at the ESD conference tournament on Tuesday in Watertown, led by a Flight 6 championship for Sutton Thompson. Mitchell [Read More…]
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Pacers eliminate top-seeded Cavaliers 114-105, advance to the Eastern Conference Finals
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indiana coach Rick Carlisle put it best in summing up his team’s finishing punch in the Eastern Conference semifinals. “The winning team writes the script,” he said. The Pacers’ 114-105 victory over [Read More…]
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Bridge and Cheeseman Named to the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Two former Hanson High School graduates are among the 12 greats to be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame during a banquet to be held on Aug. 23. Hanson High [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 15 – Today in Mitchell History
May 15, 1946 – Mitchell Train Run Is Resumed Again May 15, 1952 – Mitchell Man Still Critical May 15, 1958 – Farm Wife Wins Registered Heifer In National Event May 15, 1959 – Mitchell [Read More…]
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ICE makes 8 arrests in South Dakota city where Noem was subjected to a protest three days earlier
Joshua Haiar, Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight U.S. immigration officials conducted a “worksite enforcement action” that resulted in eight arrests Tuesday in Madison, three days after their boss, Kristi Noem, was subjected to a protest in the same [Read More…]
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International student recounts ‘numb’ feeling after receiving email about her potential deportation
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — Priya Saxena was staying up late to read comments about her doctoral dissertation around 1 a.m. on April 7 when she saw the message in her email. “I [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 14 – Today in Mitchell History
May 14, 1946 – North Western Ups Rail Service May 14, 1946 – Mitchell Man Heads Embalmers Group May 14, 1958 – Crocket to Quit Kernel Coaching Job May 14, 1958 – State Traffic Toll [Read More…]
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NFL’s record seven international games features back-to-back games for Vikings in Dublin and London
The Minnesota Vikings get a double dip of international play in 2025 with trips to both Ireland and Britain as the NFL features a record seven overseas kickoffs this season, including forays into Germany and [Read More…]
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Tourism leaders worried soft economy will slow revenues
Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch PIEDMONT, S.D. – John Carley joined about 100 other business operators in early May for a meeting of the Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association to preview the [Read More…]
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