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South Dakota Amateur Baseball Poll – July 7, 2026
WATERTOWN — The Renner Monarchs (Class A) and Dell Rapids PBR (Class B) continue hold down top spots in the latest South Dakota Amateur Baseball Poll released on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Here are this [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: July 8, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JULY 8, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Brookings swept Palace City Post 18 in a doubleheader Tuesday, winning 5-1 and 10-1. The losses dropped Palace City to 17-17 overall and 10-13 against [Read More…]
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South Dakota governor’s office reports helping with over 800 deportations as feds deliver funding
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota troopers have assisted in more than 204 immigration-related arrests, and state National Guard soldiers have helped process 807 deportations as the state continues to expand its partnership with federal [Read More…]
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Taj Bradley fans 10 as Twins beat Guardians 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taj Bradley allowed one run and struck out 10 in seven innings, Kody Clemens had two hits and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Tuesday night. [Read More…]
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Brookings Sweeps Palace City Post 18 in Legion Baseball Twinbill
BROOKINGS, S.D. — Brookings Post 74 swept Palace City Post 18 in an American Legion baseball doubleheader Tuesday, winning 5-1 in the opener and 10-1 in the nightcap. The losses dropped Palace City to 17-17 [Read More…]
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Dell Rapids Republican lawmaker may get plea deal in election fraud case
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS – A plea deal is in the works for a Republican state senator from Dell Rapids facing felony charges related to attempted election fraud. Tom Pischke, 44, was charged [Read More…]
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Mitchell could become home to Independence League baseball team in 2027
MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell could soon be home to a collegiate summer baseball team. Bob Habiger of the Independence League Baseball Association told the Mitchell City Council on Monday that the league is exploring relocating [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: July 7, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, JULY 7, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 will be at Brookings on Tuesday for a 5 pm doubleheader. Palace City is 17-15 on the season with a 10-11 [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls mayor endorses Gov. Rhoden, calling him the runoff candidate with ‘morals’
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — A dozen Republicans who are seeking or hold elected statewide office and the mayor of South Dakota’s most populous city have endorsed the incumbent governor in South Dakota’s [Read More…]
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Belgium beats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 [Read More…]
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Twins’ Buxton relishes the most fun he’s ‘ever had in baseball’ after he’s voted an All-Star starter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Each of the three All-Star selections of Byron Buxton’s major league career has naturally brought him a deep sense of appreciation. This one was undoubtedly the most satisfying. Voted in as a starter by [Read More…]
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UEFA says FIFA’s decision to let Balogun play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
GENEVA (AP) — An all-time controversy in the World Cup’s 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake. European soccer body UEFA criticized FIFA [Read More…]
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Water shortage hampers growth north of Sioux Falls but solution near
Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch DELL RAPIDS, S.D. – Scott Buss can only imagine what this town north of Sioux Falls might have looked like – and how many jobs and taxes would [Read More…]
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Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Amelia Twyman/States Newsroom WASHINGTON — The prime time for ticks is here in the United States, and after an especially active start to the season, experts are urging the public to stay alert and take [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: July 6, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JULY 6, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 will be at Brookings on Tuesday for a 5 pm doubleheader. Palace City is 17-15 on the season with a 10-11 [Read More…]
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Ryan allows three hits in seven innings as Twins beat skidding Yankees 6-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Joe Ryan scattered three hits in seven scoreless innings and the Minnesota Twins won a series at Yankee Stadium for the first time since 2014 with a 6-1 victory that sent [Read More…]
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Company proposing Black Hills uranium mine eyes state permitting restart after 13-year pause
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight A company spearheading a long-lingering uranium mining proposal in southwestern South Dakota hopes to restart its state permitting process after a 13-year hold. The Dewey-Burdock project — spanning nearly 20 square [Read More…]
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Josh Bell homers twice as Twins go deep six times in 11-4 victory over Yankees
NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Bell homered in consecutive at-bats and the Minnesota Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory [Read More…]
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Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same. A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over [Read More…]
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Ben Rice hits go-ahead 2-run homer as Yankees stop 7-game skid with 5-2 victory over Twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning after a rain delay and the New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the [Read More…]