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South Dakota State QB Chase Mason Named to Waler Payton Award Watch List
CHICAGO — South Dakota State quarterback Chase Mason is one of 30 players who has been named to the initial watch list for the Walter Payton Award, which is presented annually by Stats Perform to the top [Read More…]
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No. 1 pick Cholowsky agrees to a $10.35 million signing bonus with White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Roch Cholowsky has agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox that includes a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after he was the No. 1 overall pick in last weekend’s amateur [Read More…]
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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Spain’s defensive prowess and swagger were just too much for an attacking trio led by France great Kylian Mbappé, and just enough to get the 2010 champions into another World Cup final. The Spanish [Read More…]
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Discussions for major leaguers in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in early stages
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Discussions for major leaguers to play in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics baseball tournament remain in the early stages, with players used to top hotels wanting to be assured of accommodations. Major League Baseball [Read More…]
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Number of South Dakota Republicans at an all-time high ahead of runoff
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch South Dakota’s first runoff election for governor has driven a record number of voters to register as Republican, according to state data from after Monday’s registration deadline. Aberdeen businessman Toby [Read More…]
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No immediate threat of New World screwworm affecting South Dakota, state vet says
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Flesh-eating pests spreading north into the United States have so far been kept at bay from South Dakota, but state animal industry leaders are keeping an eye on the [Read More…]
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Airport expansion loans cleared for takeoff despite turbulence in legislative committee
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Legislature’s Rules Review Committee approved rules Tuesday allowing up to $30 million in loans from a state housing infrastructure fund to help finance airport expansion projects in Rapid [Read More…]
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Renita “Toni” Closner Named New Head Coach of Dakota Wesleyan Softball
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Softball is honored to announce that Renita “Toni” Closner has been named the 18th head coach of the program ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Closner has experience in the NAIA [Read More…]
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Palace City Post 18 Closes Home Schedule With Senior Night Doubleheader Against Yankton
MITCHELL, S.D. — Palace City Post 18 wraps up its home schedule Tuesday by hosting Yankton in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Cadwell Park. The twinbill also serves as Senior Night for Post [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: July 14, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, JULY 14, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball hosts Yankton on Tuesday in a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. at Cadwell Park. The games will serve as [Read More…]
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Six Jacks Named to Stats Perform Preseason Team
CHICAGO — Led by first-team selection Quinten Christensen on the offensive line, six South Dakota State football players were recognized Monday on the 2026 Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision Preseason All-America Team. A senior-to-be from Wessington Springs, [Read More…]
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Pierre Jr., Hardman Tabbed Stats Perform Preseason All-Americans
VERMILLION, S.D. — A pair of Coyotes, running back Charles Pierre Jr. and linebacker Gabriel Hardman, have been named Preseason All-American selection by FCS Stats Perform, it was announced on Monday morning. Second Team – Charles Pierre Jr., running back [Read More…]
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Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to knock off Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber and silence the Philly boo birds in the final round, becoming the [Read More…]
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Governor celebrates surplus as Democratic lawmaker says state missed opportunities to help people
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight The deposit of a $69 million budget surplus has grown South Dakota’s state government reserve funds to $325 million, according to an announcement from Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden’s office Monday. The surplus is [Read More…]
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$10 million settlement over online gaming child exploitation will fund safety, after-school efforts
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Roblox, a gaming platform popular with children, will pay South Dakota nearly $10 million over four years and implement new protections for young users under a settlement announced [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: July 13, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JULY 13, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball went 1-3 over the weekend at the Gopher Classic. On Saturday, Post 18 lost to Bloomington, Minnesota, 3-0, followed [Read More…]
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Water quality buffer program grows following $8 million boost from lawmakers
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A state program that pays landowners to plant vegetation along streams now has 130 buffer projects spanning 379 miles of shoreline statewide, and more landowners are waiting to enroll. The update, [Read More…]
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South Dakota court system eyes third circuit consolidation in 50 years, raising concerns about ‘mega circuit’
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s court system intends to merge the Fourth and Seventh judicial circuits, creating one that will cover nearly a third of the state’s land area. The Fourth Judicial Circuit encompasses [Read More…]
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Twins beat Angels 4-2 and head into break winning 8 of their last 9 series
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered and drove in two runs, Ryan Jeffers added a two-run double and the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 Sunday and have won eight of their last [Read More…]
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Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal helps lift Argentina past Switzerland 3-1 and into World Cup semifinals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina’s character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde [Read More…]