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Traffic Switch Scheduled on Interstate 90 at Exit 357 Near Bridgewater
SALEM, S.D. – On Monday, April 28, 2025, a two-way traffic configuration will be placed on the eastbound lanes at exit 357 on Interstate 90 near Bridgewater/Canova. This two-way traffic configuration will allow crews to [Read More…]
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One Dead, One Injured in Lincoln County Rollover Crash Near Lennox
Lincoln County, S.D.- One man died and another was seriously injured in a single vehicle crash Monday night, three miles northwest of Lennox, SD. The names of the persons involved have not been released pending notification of [Read More…]
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A dozen international students report visa cancellations in South Dakota
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight At least 10 international students at South Dakota’s public universities have reported their visas canceled this year, according to the South Dakota Board of Regents. Two other reported cancellations were for [Read More…]
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South Dakota wins concessions for itself and for universities nationwide in settlement with NCAA
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota won special terms for itself and financial concessions for universities across the country while settling a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association, according to a Wednesday announcement from [Read More…]
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Governor appoints former ag secretary to lead economic development office
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden is appointing a new economic development commissioner and moving the current commissioner into a deputy role. Joe Fiala, the current commissioner of the Governor’s Office of [Read More…]
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South Dakota regulators deny carbon pipeline permit again, but company vows to reapply
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Summit Carbon Solutions’ pipeline route as proposed in its permit application is “not viable,” South Dakota regulators determined Tuesday in Pierre. The Public Utilities Commission voted 2-1 to deny the company’s [Read More…]
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2025 Elite Eight Boys Athletes of the Year
Athletes must be a Junior or a Senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be involved in community and school activities, be an elite athlete, and be nominated by their coach or administration. The [Read More…]
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2025 Elite Eight Girls Athletes of the Year
Athletes must be a Junior or a Senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be involved in community and school activities, be an elite athlete, and be nominated by their coach or administration. The [Read More…]
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Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round series
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rui Hachimura got smacked in the face early in Game 2, and he headed to the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room with a bleeding nose. He was back on the court [Read More…]
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Byron Buxton’s diving catch in the 9th inning seals the Twins’ 4-2 win over the White Sox
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bailey Ober worked six strong innings to win his second straight start, Trevor Larnach hit a two-run homer and Byron Buxton made a diving catch to end the game and seal the Minnesota Twins’ [Read More…]
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Mitchell Baseball Loses Late at Sioux Falls Lincoln
A Sioux Falls Lincoln walkoff win in the bottom of the seventh inning gave the Patriots a 6-5 win on Tuesday night vs. Mitchell. Kasen Christiansen’s single to center field scored Owen Lechtenberg from third [Read More…]
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Dakota State names Kevin Williamson as new head men’s basketball coach
MADISON, S.D. – Dakota State University is proud to welcome Kevin Williamson as the new men’s basketball head coach. He comes from Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) for one season where he guided his team to the NAIA [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Williamson Resigns
MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University has announced that Kevin Williamson is resigning as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Williamson informed the University that he will be stepping down after leading the Tigers to a 20-10 [Read More…]
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States that enshrined Medicaid expansion in their constitutions, including South Dakota, could be in a bind
Shalina Chatlani / Stateline As Republicans in Congress consider cutting the federal share of Medicaid funding, states are weighing numerous options to scale back their programs. But voters in three states have significantly limited those [Read More…]
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Kawhi Leonard’s 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1
DENVER (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver on Monday night. “It feels like he [Read More…]
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Pistons snap NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak, beating Knicks 100-94 in Game 2
NEW YORK (AP) — Cade Cunningham wasn’t thinking about himself after the first postseason victory of his career. His focus was on all the Detroit fans who stuck by the Pistons during 17 years since [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: April 22, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 22, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s Tyler Christensen threw a no-hitter at Pierre on Monday afternoon in a 2-0, game one victory. Christensen allowed two walks while striking out five on 83 pitches. [Read More…]
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SDSU Begins Stretch of Game on Home Turf
South Dakota State (8-26) vs. Northwestern (Iowa) (24-17) and Creighton (23-12) When vs. Northwestern: 3 p.m. Tuesday vs. Creighton: 6 p.m. Wednesday Where vs. Northwestern: Erv Huether Field | Brookings, S.D. vs. Creighton: Sioux Falls Stadium (The Birdcage) | Sioux [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Lose Two at Iowa State
AMES, IOWA – South Dakota State played two close games versus Iowa State on Monday, April 21, but the Cyclones came away with a pair of victories (5-3, 7-6) in the softball doubleheader held at the [Read More…]
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Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Duke star Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick. The program announced Flagg’s move in a social media post Monday following a lone college season that [Read More…]