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Thursday Sports, May 29, 2025
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 29, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS —Mitchell Kernels girls golf season ends next week with the Class AA state tournament in Sioux Falls at Prairie Green Golf Course on Monday and Tuesday. — Mitchell [Read More…]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Timberwolves 124-94 to advance to NBA Finals
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder tried their best to balance the euphoria of the moment with the fact that they haven’t completed their mission. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Thunder [Read More…]
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10 injured in prison violence days after protests over security and inmate treatment
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A flurry of fighting broke out again Tuesday in the maximum security building on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary, according to the Department of Corrections. The violence comes [Read More…]
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SEC’s spring meetings: The future of college sports is in the balance at Florida resort
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Nothing less than the future of college sports is being hashed this week out in conference rooms spread throughout a sprawling seaside resort in Florida. These are the Southeastern Conference’s [Read More…]
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Brandon Lowe, Junior Caminero hit 4th-inning home runs to lead Rays over Twins 5-0
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Junior Caminero hit fourth-inning home runs, and Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six innings to lead the Tampa Bay Rays over the Minnesota Twins 5-0 on Wednesday. [Read More…]
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Haliburton has 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds as Pacers beat Knicks 130-121 for a 3-1 lead
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tyrese Haliburton finished with 32 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds without a turnover in a historic postseason performance to lead the Indiana Pacers past the New York Knicks 130-121 on Tuesday night for [Read More…]
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Seasonal workers the ‘face’ of major South Dakota attractions
Jackie Hendry, South Dakota News Watch WALL, S.D. – Despite consistent visitation in recent years and record-breaking visitor spending, critical South Dakota tourist attractions remain subject to broader concerns as the peak tourist season begins. [Read More…]
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South Dakota governor’s economic advisers bemoan Trump’s tariff policy
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Members of the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors raised alarms during a virtual roundtable Tuesday about volatile Trump administration tariff policies, saying they’re driving up costs, stalling housing developments, and threatening key sectors [Read More…]
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Nebraska confirms state’s first measles case since 2017, in county bordering South Dakota
Juan Salinas II, Nebraska Examiner Nebraska confirmed its first measles case of the recent national surge, this one in the state’s Panhandle in a county bordering South Dakota. The measles case involving an “age-appropriately vaccinated [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports, May 28, 2025
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MAY 28, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS —Mitchell Kernels girls golf finished second in Brandon on Tuesday at the ESD conference championships. Mitchell shot 343 as a team, 21 shots behind first [Read More…]
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Kody Clemens homers with dad Roger looking on, Twins beat Rays 4-2 to stop Rays’ 6-game win streak
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kody Clemens hit his fifth home run of the season, with father Roger Clemens watching from the stands, and the Minnesota Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-2 Tuesday night to stop the [Read More…]
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Thunder bounce back to beat T-wolves 128-126 to take 3-1 lead behind SGA’s 40-point game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Being blown out the game before didn’t sit well with Oklahoma City. The young Thunder moved within one win of the NBA Finals with a championship response. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 40 points, 10 rebounds [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 28 – Today in Mitchell History
May 28, 1909 – Mitchell Man Kills Two When Threatened With Arrest May 28, 1932 – Dentists to Decide Golf Championship May 28, 1947 – Governor Receives Degree at DWU May 28, 1956 – Site [Read More…]
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South Dakota seeks Medicaid work rules in spite of similar moves by Congress
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Despite Republican U.S. Congress members’ intentions to set Medicaid work requirements at a federal level, South Dakota officials plan to ask President Donald Trump to approve their own set of [Read More…]
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Caitlin Clark out at least 2 weeks with left quad strain
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will be out at least two weeks with a left quad strain, the team announced Monday. The Fever did not say when Clark suffered the injury. The [Read More…]
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Knicks charge back from 20 points down, beat Pacers 106-100 to cut series deficit to 2-1
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With the New York Knicks teetering on the brink of a third consecutive playoff loss and Jalen Brunson stuck on the bench with five fouls after three quarters, Karl-Anthony Towns took matters [Read More…]
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Alex Palou makes history as 1st Spanish driver to win the Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Alex Palou took the ceremonial swig of milk in victory lane at the Indianapolis 500. He allowed his wife to have a sip, she in turn gave a sip to their baby, and [Read More…]
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Maikel Garcia’s RBI single in 10th helps Royals avoid sweep with 2-1 victory over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Maikel Garcia hit a two-out RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals avoided a series sweep by topping the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Sunday. Garcia drove a 0-2 [Read More…]
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Anthony Edwards and the Wolves strike back with 143-101 win to cut Thunder’s West finals lead to 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota’s spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals. Positive energy is [Read More…]
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Magnuson and Watson Close Out Tiger Track Season at NAIA Nationals
Marion, Ind. – The Tiger track and field team was represented by two athletes at the NAIA outdoor national championships, held on May 22-23. Abby Magnuson (Gr.) and Ethan Watson (Fr.) both qualified to compete [Read More…]