Articles by Travis Kriens
Governor appoints Huron lawmaker to judgeship and seeks nominations for his replacement
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced Friday he’s seeking nominations for a new lawmaker to represent District 22 in eastern South Dakota after he appointed Sen. David Wheeler, R-Huron, to serve [Read More…]
Clutch Hitting Lifts SDSU to Win Over Bison
South Dakota State scored all six of its runs on two-out hits, including the go-ahead two-run single from Jess Bellows in the bottom of the seventh inning, as the Jackrabbits downed North Dakota State, 6-3, in the [Read More…]
Shromoff Gem Not Enough in SDSU Loss to Omaha
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State pitcher Sylvia Shromoff threw nine shutout innings in one of the best starts of her career, but it wasn’t enough as a two-run single in the 10th inning made the difference for [Read More…]
Sam Nicholson Elevated to Head Coach
Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University promotes Sam Nicholson to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Dakota Wesleyan University is proud to announce the promotion of Sam Nicholson as the next Head Coach of the DWU Men’s Basketball [Read More…]
Friday Sports: April 25, 2025
FRIDAY SPORTS, APRIL 25, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball, 7-6 on the season, hosts Sturgis for a doubleheader on Friday at 4:30 pm. The pregame show starts at 4:15 pm on KORN [Read More…]
Kaprizov scores 2 power-play goals to help the Wild beat Vegas 5-2 for a 2-1 series lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Kirill Kaprizov missed half of the regular season with a lingering lower-body injury that kept him out until just before the NHL playoffs began as the Minnesota Wild barely got in. He’s fully recovered [Read More…]
Vikings get Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson in NFL draft with 24th pick
The Minnesota Vikings were never more determined to fix their blocking problems than were this spring, after a 14-win season was ultimately torpedoed by too much interior pressure. Donovan Jackson became the final piece of the upgrade. [Read More…]
Jacks Welcome North Dakota State For Key Four-Game Series
North Dakota State (13-23, 10-7 Summit) at South Dakota State (9-27, 5-11 Summit) When Friday-Sunday (four-game series) 3 p.m. Friday | 11 a.m. Saturday (DH) | 1 p.m. Sunday Where Erv Huether Field | Brookings, South [Read More…]
SDSU Softball Ends Home Schedule vs. Omaha
Week 12: South Dakota State (24-22, 9-3) vs. Omaha (33-9, 12-3) When Friday, April 25 (5 p.m.) – Saturday, April 26 (1 p.m. DH) Location Brookings, S.D. (Jerald T. Moriarty Field) Stream Summit League Network Live Stats [Read More…]
Sosa and Vargas homer to lead White Sox to a rain-shortened 3-0 win over the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas homered Thursday as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a game that was shortened to seven innings because of rain. The win salvaged [Read More…]
Cam Ward goes to the Titans at No. 1 in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter picked 2nd by the Jaguars
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Cam Ward has gone from zero-star recruit to No. 1 pick in the NFL draft. Travis Hunter is taking his versatility to Jacksonville following a blockbuster deal. After the Tennessee Titans [Read More…]
Interstate 90 Rest Area at Chamberlain Reopened to Public Following Remodel
CHAMBERLAIN, S.D. – As of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, the Chamberlain Rest Area located on Interstate 90 has been reopened after a scheduled project was completed to remodel the facility. The remodel project included both [Read More…]
Jalen Green makes eight 3s with 38 points to help Rockets even series with 109-94 win over Warriors
HOUSTON (AP) — In his playoff debut this weekend Jalen Green admitted that playoff jitters got the best of him. “The lights were bright, the crowd was here, the court looked huge,” he said. “So [Read More…]
Mitchell scores 30 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 121-112 to take 2-0 lead in NBA playoff series
CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell delivered when the Cleveland Cavaliers needed him most. After the Miami Heat seized momentum and appeared on the verge of possibly tying the series, Mitchell took over. He scored Cleveland’s [Read More…]
Trio of Tigers Head to Prestigious Drake Relays
MITCHELL, S.D. – A trio of Dakota Wesleyan Tigers will be heading to Des Moines, Iowa to compete in one of the Midwest’s most prestigious track and field meets — the Drake Relays. Known for attracting [Read More…]
Thursday Sports: April 24, 2025
THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 24, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball, 7-6 on the season, hosts Sturgis for a doubleheader on Friday at 4:30 pm. The pregame show starts at 4:15 pm on KORN News Radio FM [Read More…]
Creighton Downs Jacks in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS — Creighton scored multiple runs in five of the first six innings to distance itself from South Dakota State in a 12-2, seven-inning victory Wednesday night in college baseball action at Sioux Falls Stadium. [Read More…]
Twins legends Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek are recovering from strokes suffered days apart
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday. Former right fielder and designated hitter Tony Oliva had what the team called “a series of mini [Read More…]
Buxton, Larnach homer to help the Twins beat the White Sox, 6-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach homered help the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Wednesday night. Larnach hit a solo shot in the sixth, his second blast in [Read More…]
Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael dies at 67 after battle with ALS
CHICAGO (AP) — With his massive frame and larger-than-life persona, Steve McMichael was natural for the gridiron and the squared circle. The man known as “Mongo” and “Ming The Merciless” left a trail of battered [Read More…]