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Mitchell’s 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece
BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. He followed with two baskets in [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Baseball Earns Five All-GPAC Selections
Mitchell, S.D. — The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Baseball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches. The 2024 GPAC All-Conference Team consists of a first-team, second-team and an honorable mention [Read More…]
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Big Third Inning Lifts Jackrabbits Over USD
BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State used a strong effort in the circle from Tori Kniesche, along with a six-run third inning at the plate, to claim a 7-0 victory over South Dakota in its opening game [Read More…]
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Shooting in Huron Leaves One Dead, Suspect in Custody
One person is dead following a shooting in Huron, according to Beadle County State’s Attorney Michael Moore. The suspect is in custody, and authorities have stated that there is no longer a threat to the [Read More…]
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Fossil researchers discover new genus of deer at Badlands National Park
South Dakota Searchlight INTERIOR — A team of researchers studying fossil remains found by an intern in South Dakota’s Badlands National Park have discovered a previously unknown type of tiny, hornless deer that lived in the area [Read More…]
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Jokic wins NBA’s MVP award, his 3rd in 4 seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic round out top 3
Nikola Jokic did it all again. And the MVP trophy is his again. Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star from Serbia, was announced Wednesday night as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player — his third time winning [Read More…]
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Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, Larnach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby, and the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Rallies to Take Down Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — South Dakota State outfielder Thatcher Kozal hit three-run home runs in both of the eighth and ninth innings to spearhead a 10-6 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska in nonconference baseball action Wednesday night at Hawks [Read More…]
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USD Extends Nielson Through 2027 Season
VERMILLION, S.D.— University of South Dakota athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Wednesday a four-year contract extension for head football coach Bob Nielson through the 2027 season. The 2023 season was the team’s most successful at the division [Read More…]
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Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Becomes Fifth to Ban Noem from Tribal Lands
The Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe (SWO) has joined four other South Dakota tribes in banning Governor Kristi Noem from their lands. This decision aligns the SWO with the Cheyenne River Sioux, Rosebud Sioux, Oglala Lakota [Read More…]
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Noem’s former opponents reject her claim that dog-killing story was widely known and used
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight During a series of contentious recent interviews, Gov. Kristi Noem repeatedly said a story in her new book about fatally shooting a dog was already widely known in South Dakota because her [Read More…]
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Still much unknown on how marijuana policies would change in states under Biden plan
Jacob Fischler, States Newsroom U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has proposed loosening the illegal status of marijuana at the federal level – but that doesn’t mean the federal government now condones recreational or medicinal use in the [Read More…]
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Meyerink, Rew and Kreutzfeldt named the KORN Tom Maxwell Coaches of the Year
For the first time ever, there were multiple winners of the KORN Tom Maxwell Coach of the Year award as Jeff Meyerink (girls golf), Audra Rew (gymnastics) and Ryker Kreutzfeldt (boys basketball) were all honored [Read More…]
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Noem’s Account of Ravnsborg Crash Raises Questions
In her book, “No Going Back,” Gov. Kristi Noem claims former AG Jason Ravnsborg was on his phone when he hit and killed Joe Boever, contradicting state investigation findings, according to SDPB. Ravnsborg’s lawyer disputes [Read More…]
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No Mow May: Inviting Nature into Brookings Yards
No Mow May is a program in Brookings that allows residents to opt out of mowing their lawns in May to promote pollinators like bees and butterflies. The Sustainability Council is also piloting a native [Read More…]
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Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama finishes 2nd
Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday night as the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of [Read More…]
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Eight Jackrabbits Honored as All-Summit League
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The 2024 Summit League Softball All-League Awards were announced by the conference office on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of The Summit League Softball Championship. Eight South Dakota State softball players were recognized [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Softball Earns Five All-GPAC Players, Three to First Team
Mitchell, S.D. – The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Softball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches. This year’s GPAC All-Conference Team consists of a first-team, second-team, and an honorable mention [Read More…]
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Lawmakers again deny more licenses for out-of-state waterfowl hunters
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight For the second time, a committee of state lawmakers denied an attempt by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to increase the number of waterfowl licenses for out-of-state hunters, [Read More…]
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Names Released in Charles Mix County Fatal Crash
Charles Mix County, S.D.- A Wagner, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the evening of Friday May 3, two miles east of Wagner SD. Preliminary crash information [Read More…]