Articles by Travis Kriens
Feds once again nix Noem’s Mount Rushmore fireworks event
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes as well [Read More…]
VA recommends new health system in Rapid City
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has released its set of recommendations for the future of veteran care in the U.S., following years of research and analysis. For South Dakota, the [Read More…]
Stoebner named to All-ESD Conference team
Mitchell Sophomore Sawyer Stoebner was selected to the All-ESD Conference team on Monday. Stoebner led the Kernels in nearly every statistical category including points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks averaging 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4 [Read More…]
Hinker and Morgan named to the All-ESD Team
Mitchell Senior Caden Hinker and Junior Steele Morgan were named All ESD Conference selections on Monday. Hinker averaged 22.1 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Kernels in the regular season, on his way to becoming [Read More…]
Pierre Wrap-up: GOP Tension on federal funds, AG impeachment
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers finished the bulk of their legislative session this week, with Gov. Kristi Noem and House Republicans locked in a power struggle over the spending of federal funds as [Read More…]
SD lawmakers strike deal to defy Noem, pass $5.8B budget
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature on Thursday passed a proposal to give state lawmakers more control over how federal funds are spent, defying Gov. Kristi Noem and clearing the way for the [Read More…]
Twins get pitching vet Gray from Reds for 1st-rounder Petty
The Minnesota Twins emerged from the lockout with a pressing need for starting pitching. Prices are as steep as ever: Getting Sonny Gray from the Cincinnati Reds cost the Twins most recent first-round draft pick. [Read More…]
March Madness brings back feel of the good ol’ days
Any hoops fan hungering for a return to normal this March might have looked at the bracket when it finally came out and wondered what ever changed. Gonzaga is the tournament’s top seed. Kansas and Arizona are [Read More…]
Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter [Read More…]
Vikings, Cousins agree to 1-year, $35M contract extension
The Minnesota Vikings have committed to quarterback Kirk Cousins for the next two seasons, banking on further improvement under new head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings announced their agreement in principle with Cousins on a [Read More…]
Yanks get Donaldson from Twins in trade for Sánchez, Urshela
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees remade the left side of their infield, acquiring former AL MVP Josh Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and backup catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday [Read More…]
South Dakota St. beats NDSU 73-69 for Summit League title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Douglas Wilson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and South Dakota State beat North Dakota State 73-69 on Tuesday night to win the Summit League tournament and earn an automatic [Read More…]
Four to be inducted into South Dakota Basketball Coaches Hall of Shrine
Four men are set to be inducted into the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Hall of Shrine at 2022 state high school girls and boys state tournaments the next two weeks. Inductees are coaches Cal Schubert [Read More…]
Class AA Girls and Boys State Tournament Brackets
Class AA Girls Basketball Tournament, March 10-12 Ice Arena at The Monument, Rapid City No. 1 Sioux Falls Washington (20-1) vs. No. 8 Sioux Falls Jefferson (11-10), 1 pm (CST) Jan. 13 – Washington 66, [Read More…]
Escaping salary cap trouble is a true trick of the NFL trade
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — New Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah worked eight years on Wall Street, in between economics degrees from Princeton and Stanford. Yet he still found himself chasing a challenge, into the controlled-market financial arena [Read More…]
Class A Boys SoDak 16 Bracket
Class B SoDak 16 – Tuesday, March 8 No. 1 Dakota Valley (22-0) vs. No. 16 Madison (10-12) – 7 pm, Beresford High School No. 2 St. Thomas More (19-2) vs. No. 15 Stanley County [Read More…]
Class B Boys SoDak 16 Bracket
Class B SoDak 16 – Tuesday, March 8 No. 1 De Smet (21-1) vs. No. 16 Chester Area (12-10) – 7:30 pm, Huron Arena No. 2 Lower Brule (19-3) vs No. 15 Viborg-Hurley (14-8) – [Read More…]
Class A and B Girls Basketball Tournament Brackets
Class A Girls Basketball Tournament, March 10-12 at Frost Arena in Brookings No. 1 Wagner (21-1) vs No. 8 Red Cloud (19-2), Noon on KORN Country 92.1 No. 4 Lakota Tech (20-1) vs No. 5 [Read More…]
Oil driller invests in carbon-capture pipeline for Midwest
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s biggest oil driller said Wednesday it will commit $250 million to help fund a proposed pipeline that would gather carbon dioxide produced by ethanol plants across the Midwest and [Read More…]
Wagner man indicted in death of 2-year-old boy
LAKE ANDES, S. D. (AP) — A Wagner man has been indicted by a grand jury in Charles Mix County in last month’s death of a 2-year-old boy. Thirty-one-year-old Leonard Sharp Fish, also known as [Read More…]
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