Articles by Travis Kriens

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

PHOENIX (AP) — Alex Jackson’s single tied the game in the seventh and the go-ahead run scored on an error, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. The [Read More…]

Production decreases, revenue increases at gold mine in South Dakota’s Black Hills

June 20, 2026 Travis Kriens

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Gold production was down slightly last year at South Dakota’s only active, large-scale gold mine, but revenue soared higher with the price of gold, according to a new annual report. Chicago-based Coeur [Read More…]

Carroll has a 3-run triple in the 8th to help the Diamondbacks beat the Twins 9-5

June 20, 2026 Travis Kriens

PHOENIX (AP) — Corbin Carroll had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona’s career triples mark and fell a homer shy of the cycle in the Diamondbacks’ 9-5 victory over the Minnesota [Read More…]

Wyndham Clark has lowest opening round at Shinnecock Hills to lead US Open

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Wyndham Clark had two good looks at history Friday morning and settled for the lowest opening round in a U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a 6-under 64 that gave him a [Read More…]

MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for [Read More…]

Q&A: Dusty Johnson analyzes his defeat and future, saying ‘I want to lead a life of consequence’

Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Republican U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said Thursday he does not know what’s next for him after his failed bid for South Dakota governor, and while he’s helping one of the remaining [Read More…]

Friday Sports: June 19, 2026

FRIDAY SPORTS, JUNE 19, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion baseball returns to action this weekend with three games against Rapid City Post 320, including a game Saturday at 7 [Read More…]

Groundbreaking Event Set for South Dakota State Soccer On-Campus Facility

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Athletics officials have scheduled the groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the South Dakota State women’s soccer program to take place on Tuesday, July 28, on the site [Read More…]

Twins have another crooked-number 1st inning to complete 3-game sweep at Texas with 9-3 win

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a three-run homer as Minnesota scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third consecutive game, and the Twins went on to complete a series sweep of [Read More…]

Vikings eager to develop versatile rookie linebacker Jake Golday

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a [Read More…]

Summit League expands partnerships with CBS Sports and Midco Sports