Articles by Travis Kriens

Augustana University hockey player Ethan Perrault, 21, was arrested and booked into the Minnehaha County Jail for hit-and-run and reckless driving. He is accused of causing significant damage outside O’Gorman High School by driving through [Read More…]

Mitchell Native Jill Young Among 2024 South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class

Three former Huron stars are among the 14 greats who will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 24. Denny Busch, Brian Shanks and Jay Ellwein represent three [Read More…]

From crowded to quiet: Inside a clinic as Florida bans abortions after 6 weeks

Originally published by The 19th. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Anna’s period was only three days late when she took a pregnancy test just over a week ago. When she saw the positive result, she knew she wanted [Read More…]

Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers launched their debate Monday on far-reaching legislation to amend the constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would be among the nation’s most [Read More…]

Woman in Minnesota accused in the deaths of 2 children

BLACKDUCK, Minn. (AP) — A woman killed two children in northern Minnesota, set a house on fire and left with another child, according to an indictment announced Monday. Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, was indicted on [Read More…]

Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?

A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and many [Read More…]

Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson doesn’t go into a game aiming to score 40 points more consistently than anyone in the postseason since Michael Jordan. He only cares about winning games, so a late [Read More…]

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season

Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player who, [Read More…]

Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets

DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had [Read More…]

Woods Richardson allows 1 hit in 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts as Twins beat Mariners 3-1

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simeon Woods Richardson pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball and the Minnesota Twins scored twice in the seventh to beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of [Read More…]

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Reportedly Pursued Top NRA Role, Offering to Step Down Early

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly expressed interest in a top position at the National Rifle Association (NRA) as early as last fall, according to sources with Axios. She allegedly offered to resign from her [Read More…]

DNR discovers cattle feedlot that likely polluted creek for years

Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch A smaller cattle feedlot in northeast Iowa likely polluted a creek for years during heavy rainfall, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The feedlot near Elma, owned by [Read More…]

Former swine site owners ordered to get rid of 7 million gallons of manure

Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch More than 7 million gallons of manure have been improperly kept at a former southern Iowa hog confinement for nearly 10 years, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. [Read More…]

Statewide child care task force meets, sets plan for the rest of the year

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A child care task force made up of 24 South Dakota lawmakers, business leaders, parents and early childhood professionals had its first meeting last month, and the group plans to [Read More…]

Ballot groups are submitting petitions for open primaries and recreational marijuana

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota voters might decide in November if future primary elections should be open to all voters and whether recreational marijuana use should be legalized for adults. Backers of each [Read More…]

Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards’ decision-making was as spot-on as his shot-making. When he drew a crowd, he passed. When he was open, he shot — and usually swished. Edwards scored a playoff career-high — [Read More…]

Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox [Read More…]

Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment

Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California early Sunday after they were surrounded by police and told they could face arrest if they didn’t go. The move, [Read More…]

A driver dies after crashing into a security barrier around the White House complex

WASHINGTON (AP) — A driver died after a vehicle crashed into an outer perimeter gate of the White House complex, and the incident late Saturday was being investigated as a traffic crash, police said. President [Read More…]

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants