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South Dakota’s federal-only voter list grows to nearly 6,000, surprising some who are on it
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Julian Winchester didn’t know he was one of South Dakota’s nearly 6,000 federal-only voters, let alone what that means, until South Dakota Searchlight found his name on the list and called [Read More…]
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Two Killed in I-90 Crash Near Kimball After Trailer Wheel Crosses Median
Brule County, S.D.- Two people died Monday in a two-vehicle crash near Kimball, South Dakota. Names of the people involved have not been released pending notification of family members. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver [Read More…]
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More South Dakota students and athletes coming from neighboring states
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch MILBANK, S.D. – It was more than twenty years ago that the South Dakota Department of Education partnered with its neighbor to the north to allow what the state called a [Read More…]
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Independent US Senate candidates from Plains states say they would not caucus with either party
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Three independent U.S. Senate candidates from Great Plains states said Monday they will not caucus with Republicans or Democrats if elected, while the National Republican Senatorial Committee accused them of being [Read More…]
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Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files lawsuit to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline
Jack Dura/North Dakota Monitor The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on Friday filed a new lawsuit to try to shut down the Dakota Access oil pipeline, continuing a decadelong battle over the project. The tribe filed [Read More…]
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Josh Allen racks up 331 yards and Bills outlast Rams with help from blocked FG for 37-34 win in OT
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Josh Allen realized that his extraordinary efforts throughout this frenetic game might all amount to nothing Monday night when the Buffalo Bills fumbled deep in Rams territory early in overtime. The [Read More…]
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Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason. Nathaniel Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after [Read More…]
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Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers’ [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Men Picked 4th in GPAC Preseason Poll
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball was picked to finish fourth out of 11 teams in the Great Plains Athletic Conference preseason poll, receiving a total of 64 points. The Tigers return a [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: October 13, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, OCTOBER 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels football hosts Sturgis on Friday for Senior Night at 6 pm on KORN. Coverage starts with the KORNer Booth pregame show at 5 pm. — [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Media Poll – October 12, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Oct. 12 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Volleyball Media Poll – October 12, 2026
Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Oct. 12, 2026. Teams are listed with first-place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (8) 17-4 68 [Read More…]
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USD Tames the Salukis in a 31-10 Top-25 Contest
VERMILLION, S.D. – A sharp looking top-10 Coyote football team took care of No. 25-ranked Southern Illinois, 31-10, on Hall of Fame Weekend at the University of South Dakota. Three rushing scores and outscoring the Salukis [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Bested by Concordia in Homecoming Showdown
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan Football hosted the Concordia (Neb.) Bulldogs in GPAC action for 2026 Blue & White Days. The Tigers would open the contest by marching down the field and taking a quick 7-0 [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Scores – October 9, 2026
South Dakota High School Football Scores – October 9, 2026 CLASS 11AAA 1. SF Jefferson 41, SF Roosevlet 0 2. Brandon Valley 43, Rapid City Stevens 7 Omaha North (Neb.) 27, 3. Harrisburg 7 4. [Read More…]
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Gage Jump strikes out 9 and Carlos Cortes homers to lift the A’s over the Twins 4-2
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Carlos Cortes homered and Gage Jump struck out nine in 6 1/3 innings as the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Tuesday night. Jump (6-8) pitched into the seventh for [Read More…]
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Corn Palace Festival Begins Wednesday With Five Days of Music, Rides and Family Fun
MITCHELL, S.D. – The 2026 Corn Palace Festival gets underway Wednesday in Mitchell with five days of entertainment, live music, rides, vendors and family activities. The festival runs Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30. [Read More…]
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Corn Palace Festival Parking Restrictions Begin Ahead of Wednesday’s Kickoff
MITCHELL, S.D. — The city of Mitchell is reminding residents and visitors of parking restrictions and street closures ahead of the Corn Palace Festival, which runs Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Aug. 30. Parking restrictions [Read More…]
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Tailgate Meal Set for Friday’s Mitchell-Brookings Football Game
MITCHELL, S.D. – Before Friday night’s Mitchell Kernel football game against the Brookings Bobcats, come out early and enjoy the Mitchell Athletic Booster Club tailgate meal. The meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: August 25, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 25, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell soccer will be at Brookings on Tuesday with the boys match at 4 pm, followed by the girls match at 6 pm. The Mitchell girls are [Read More…]