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Tuesday Sports: May 13, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, MAY 13, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball will face Rapid City Stevens on Friday and Saturday in a best two-out-of-three series with the winner advancing to next week’s state tournament [Read More…]
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Edwards, Randle lead the way again as Timberwolves beat Warriors 117-110 for 3-1 playoff series lead
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Anthony Edwards let it fly from 30 feet just before the halftime buzzer and his 3-pointer provided some much-needed momentum that Minnesota took right into a commanding third quarter. Edwards also [Read More…]
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Senator again asks Interior to consider South Dakota for federal tribal police academy
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight For the second time in as many years, South Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds has formally asked the federal Department of the Interior to establish a tribal law enforcement training [Read More…]
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End of FEMA program affects drinking water, building code updates, tornado shelter in South Dakota
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Drinking water upgrades for Mobridge, efficiency boosting software systems for Rapid City and a tornado shelter for Chancellor are among the South Dakota projects that now count as formerly funded by [Read More…]
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Labor and delivery closures drive South Dakota to a maternal care ‘precipice’
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Shelsey Klein was 33 weeks pregnant and crying when she stormed into the Winner Regional Health CEO’s office. She found out through social media in December that the hospital planned to [Read More…]
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Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront presentation at [Read More…]
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Twins win 8th straight, beating Giants 7-6 on Keirsey’s RBI single in 10th
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — DaShawn Keirsey Jr. singled home the winning run in the 10th inning on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-6, extending their winning streak to eight games. The [Read More…]
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Jacks Clinch Tourney Bid with 11-Run Win
OMAHA, Neb. — South Dakota State scored four times in the top of the first inning and carried the momentum through for a 14-3 series-clinching, seven-inning victory over Omaha in Summit League baseball action Sunday [Read More…]
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Yotes Take Game One, Fall in Winner Takes All Game Two Against Omaha
BROOKINGS, S.D. — In its third appearance in the Summit League Softball Championship, South Dakota opened the day with a 9-1 run-rule win over No. 1 seed Omaha to force a winner-takes-all game two. The Mavericks [Read More…]
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Economic Development Leaders Prepare for 2026 Legislative Session Amid Setbacks
As the South Dakota Economic Development community looks ahead to the 2026 legislative session, leaders are focusing on pro-growth initiatives and education to address skepticism surrounding economic development. Following the passing of HB 1052, which [Read More…]
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Former Superintendent Swigart Sues Rapid City Schools Over Dismissal and Pay Disparities
Nicole Swigart, the former superintendent of the Rapid City Area School District, has filed a lawsuit against the district following her dismissal after a discrimination investigation. The lawsuit alleges pay disparities and unlawful termination, stemming [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 13 – Today in Mitchell History
May 13, 1959 – Flying Saucers (?) Are Seen Over Lake Mitchell May 13, 1979 – Disease puts life at standstill May 13, 1983 – Voigt to succeed Fosness at DWU May 13, [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 12 – Today in Mitchell History
May 12, 1893 – Senator Kyle in Town May 12, 1952 – Missing Woman Found Alive Short Way From Home at Lake Mitchell May 12, 1960 – George Riggert Heads Legion May 12, 1967 – [Read More…]
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Small-town newspapers say mail delays are crippling their business
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Delayed Postal Service deliveries of small-town newspapers are frustrating readers, undermining subscriptions and hurting advertising revenue, according to publishers across South Dakota. “It’s taking nine days to get a paper from [Read More…]
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Two South Dakota lawmakers join push to ban soda and candy purchases from food assistance program
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Two state lawmakers who work in health care want Republican South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden’s help to ban sugary drinks, candy and “other non-nutritious items” from a nutrition program for low-income [Read More…]
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Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York’s lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals
NEW YORK (AP) — The Celtics’ 3-point touch came back in Game 3, so the Knicks didn’t. Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and Boston easily [Read More…]
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Saints QB Derek Carr is retiring because of ‘significant degenerative changes’ to his right shoulder
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr is retiring because of a labral tear in his right shoulder and “significant degenerative changes” to his rotator cuff, the team announced Saturday. [Read More…]
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Mitchell Baseball Ends Regular Season with Two Wins vs. Rapid City Stevens
Mitchell baseball ended its regular season on Saturday with a doubleheader sweep of Rapid City Stevens, winning 1-0 and 6-4 at Drake Field. Conor Mattke’s RBI double in bottom of the fifth inning scored Tyler [Read More…]
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South Dakota Advances to Championship with 3-2 Win over South Dakota State
BROOKINGS, S.D. — For the second day in a row, the South Dakota softball team went to extra innings with South Dakota State at the Summit League Tournament. This time, however, with the help of some [Read More…]
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Meyerink Headlines Awards as Three Tigers Earn All-Conference Honors
Mitchell, S.D. – The 2025 Great Plains Athletic Conference Men’s Golf postseason honors have been announced, recognizing outstanding individual performances across the season. The All-Conference teams were selected by the league’s coaches, with selections based on [Read More…]