Articles by Travis Kriens

Elena Tittel/South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – While post-pandemic Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings in South Dakota are down, the number of business closures and Chapter 12 filings, common with farmers, have risen. [Read More…]

Work, housing and staffing: How South Dakota’s corrections chief aims to keep inmates from returning

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS – South Dakota’s repeat offense rate for people who leave prison can return to the low point it saw a dozen years ago, the state’s corrections secretary said Tuesday. [Read More…]

Sides clash in court over legality of abortion-pill advertising in South Dakota

Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight RAPID CITY — A nonprofit organization argued Tuesday that the information it provides about abortion pills is protected as free speech even in a state that bans abortion, while the state [Read More…]

Dodgers pound out a season high-tying 17 hits in 12-3 win over Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages each had three of the Dodgers’ season high-tying 17 hits, Justin Wrobleski worked seven strong innings, and Los Angeles beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3 Tuesday night. Mookie [Read More…]

South Dakota Republican state senator charged with felony over false candidate forms

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota state senator was charged with two felonies Tuesday for allegedly trying to put candidates for county party leadership posts on the primary election ballot without those candidates’ knowledge. [Read More…]

AJ Dybantsa is the No. 1 pick on a big NBA draft night for freshman stars and Michigan’s champions

NEW YORK (AP) — AJ Dybantsa is on his way to Washington and ready to start working as soon as he gets there. That’s not until Wednesday. Tuesday was a night for the NBA’s No. [Read More…]

Jackrabbit Club Surpasses $3 Million in 2025-26

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State’s Jackrabbit Club surpassed $3 million in donations in one fiscal year for the first time in history, university officials announced Tuesday. “Both the Jackrabbit Club and Jackrabbit Athletic Scholarship Auction [Read More…]

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal

MIAMI (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar. Ending a marathon watch for the next great Miami [Read More…]

Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homer for the Dodgers in their 2-1 win over the Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff home run, Freddie Freeman also went deep to break a sixth-inning tie and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Monday night. Eric Lauer [Read More…]

Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms said [Read More…]

Six Honored for Heroic Actions During Fatal Mitchell Crash

MITCHELL, S.D. — The Mitchell Police Department has recognized six individuals for their bravery and selfless actions during a tragic motor vehicle crash that occurred April 29. Honored with awards were Mitchell Police Officer Shanden [Read More…]

State board approves options for prenatal videos in schools, including one from anti-abortion group

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota schools will have multiple options for new state-required prenatal development videos — including one from an anti-abortion group. South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden signed House Bill 1313 into law earlier this [Read More…]

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities Deadline Approaching

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a portion of the [Read More…]

Spearfish affordable housing project 1st to tap new fed funds

Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch SPEARFISH, S.D. – A proposed $9.3 million apartment complex planned for this fast-growing city in western South Dakota will be the first to [Read More…]

Ryan Kreidler has 3 hits, Twins rally to beat Diamondbacks 4-2