Travis Kriens

Former Gettysburg Air Force base on market for $4.5 million

January 18, 2022 Travis Kriens

GETTYSBURG, S.D. (AP) — A former Air Force base in north central South Dakota is on the market for $4.5 million. While the 42-acre base is no longer active, the Federal Aviation Administration continues to [Read More…]

Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

January 18, 2022 Travis Kriens

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Rams had a 20-point lead on Arizona with 4 1/2 minutes left at raucous SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford’s 13-year quest for his first playoff victory was all but complete after [Read More…]

Vikings interview Packers’ Hackett, Titans’ Ossenfort

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings interviewed Green Bay offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett for head coach and Tennessee director of player personnel Monti Ossenfort for general manager on Sunday. The team confirmed the completion [Read More…]

January 17, 2022 South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Jan. 17 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams, the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previous poll. First-place votes are listed [Read More…]

Man sentenced to life in prison in fatal 2019 shooting

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man accused of opening fire on a group of people, killing one, has been sentenced to life in prison. The Argus Leader reports Ramon Deron Smith was sentenced Thursday in connection [Read More…]

Mahomes leads Chiefs to 42-21 wild-card romp over Steelers

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs were going nowhere on offense against Pittsburgh early Sunday night, so coach Andy Reid had wide receiver Mecole Hardman take a shotgun snap and hand off to running [Read More…]

49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Kyle Shanahan walked onto the field with an emphatic nod, believing his San Francisco 49ers had beaten the Dallas Cowboys in a chaotic wild-card finish that left many not sure what [Read More…]

Brady throws for 2 TDs, SB champions dominate Eagles 31-15

January 17, 2022 Travis Kriens

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — As the game clock expired, Tom Brady raised his arms in triumph along the sideline, whirled and tossed a football into the stands. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their jubilant 44-year-old [Read More…]

Man charged with storming Capitol made rap videos about riot

January 14, 2022 Travis Kriens

A South Dakota man charged this week with storming the U.S. Capitol last year performed rap songs about the riot in videos posted on his YouTube channel, federal authorities say. A relative told the FBI [Read More…]

Tribal chairman gives South Dakota lawmakers history lesson

January 14, 2022 Travis Kriens

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The chairman of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate offered South Dakota’s Legislature a history lesson on Thursday during the annual State of the Tribes address, as he emphasized tribal sovereignty and government-to-government [Read More…]

January 13, 2022 Sports

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

NBA-SCHEDULE Hornets beat Sixers for first time in over 5 years — The Charlotte Hornets had dropped 16 straight to the 76ers before finally winning Wednesday in Philadelphia. Gordon Hayward hit his first nine shots [Read More…]

Twins to retire number for Hall of Fame-elected Kaat

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will retire the uniform number of former pitcher Jim Kaat, who was recently elected to the Hall of Fame. The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ll add Kaat’s 36 to [Read More…]

Vikings players look forward to new atmosphere, culture

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Over the past 16 years, Rick Spielman had the biggest hand in crafting Minnesota’s roster. Mike Zimmer ran the team for the past eight seasons. The Vikings have been shaped by those [Read More…]

Sen. Rounds pushes GOP to get ‘louder’ on false Trump claims

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota has been telling people for the last year that the 2020 election was fair, but this week he did something few other Republicans have [Read More…]

South Dakota AG unable to fund office for missing Indigenous

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg told state lawmakers Wednesday that he has been unable to find funds to hire someone to coordinate tribal, state and local law enforcement agencies to [Read More…]

No. 10 Michigan State beats Minnesota 71-69 on Hauser’s shot

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Joey Hauser made a low-post shot with a tenth of a second left, lifting No. 10 Michigan State to a 71-69 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night for a ninth straight win. The Spartans [Read More…]

South Dakota becomes the last state to sanction softball

January 13, 2022 Travis Kriens

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota is now one of 45 states in the union to play spring softball. The decision was a unanimous vote by the South Dakota High School Activities Association at their board [Read More…]

Drug charge filed after seniors consume marijuana brownies

January 12, 2022 Travis Kriens

TABOR, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man is facing a felony drug charge after his mother unknowingly served his marijuana-laced brownies to a group of seniors at a local community center, according to officials. [Read More…]

January 12, 2022 Sports

January 12, 2022 Travis Kriens

NBA-SCHEDULE Morant scores 29, Grizzlies beat Warriors for 10th straight — Ja Morant scored 29 points, including five in the final minute, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Golden State Warriors 116-108 for their 10th [Read More…]

Court filings: Probe of billionaire Sanford remains open

January 12, 2022 Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota attorney general’s office and the lawyer for billionaire banker and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford have confirmed in recent court filings that an investigation into Sanford for possible [Read More…]