Articles by Travis Kriens

Todd Epp, Northern Plaines News LCC U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, has joined a bipartisan effort to ensure AM radio remains available in all new vehicles, citing the medium’s importance for rural communities and [Read More…]

Ohtani’s walk-off homer boosts Dodgers to 8-0 with another comeback win

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani met the moment again, and his latest theatrics have the Los Angeles Dodgers perfect to start the season. The Japanese superstar hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning on [Read More…]

Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin took another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring his 892nd career goal in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss at the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Ovechkin moved two away [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: April 3, 2025

THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 3, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels track and field is scheduled to compete next in Huron on Friday, April 11 at 2 pm. — Mitchell Kernels softball had its game today [Read More…]

Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states

Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch Changes to climate policy under President Donald Trump’s administration have sharpened Upper Midwest debates about the reliability of renewable energy and the separation of state and federal interests. One [Read More…]

Bader and Buxton homer to back López as Twins take series from White Sox 6-1 after long rain delay

CHICAGO (AP) — Harrison Bader and Byron Buxton hit home runs to back Pablo López’s solid start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 on Wednesday after rain delayed the start by [Read More…]

Timberwolves sale to Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore will go forward

The yearslong quest by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez to acquire control of the Minnesota Timberwolves finally seems to be in the home stretch, after current owner Glen Taylor opted not to appeal an arbitration [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: April 2, 2025

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 2, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels track and field finished second on Tuesday at an indoor meet at Dakota Wesleyan. Hunter Patton won the 800-meters in 2:04.88, while Floyd Korzan finished [Read More…]

Ballot group sues state over shorter petition circulation window

Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight A ballot question committee is suing South Dakota’s top election official over a new law that shortens the window for petition circulation by three months. Dakotans for Health filed the lawsuit Tuesday [Read More…]

$1.8 million theft trial begins with details of alleged scheme; defense attacks state negligence

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — As a trial opened Tuesday for a woman accused of stealing $1.8 million intended for children under South Dakota’s care, the defense alleged that the state shares the [Read More…]

Suspect Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting and Pursuit on I-29

Sioux Falls police and South Dakota Highway Patrol responded to two related officer-involved shootings involving 25-year-old Samir Albaidhani, a wanted parole absconder, on Tuesday, April 1. The incident began when Albaidhani shot a Sioux Falls [Read More…]

Rapid City Authorities Arrest 22-Year-Old in Fatal Stabbing Investigation

Detectives from the Rapid City Police Department (RCPD) and the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) worked overnight to pursue leads in the investigation of a fatal stabbing that occurred the previous evening. During their investigation, [Read More…]

Lawsuit: Casey’s exploits employees with tobacco-use surcharge

Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch Casey’s General Store is being sued for allegedly exploiting its workers through the discriminatory practice of imposing a tobacco-use surcharge for health insurance coverage. The surcharge, which is alleged to [Read More…]

2025 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association’s Boys All-State Teams

Here are the 2025 South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association All-State boys basketball teams: CLASS AA First Team Markus Talley, Mitchell, 6-1, sr. (17.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 3.0 apg) Blake Ellwein, Huron, 6-9, jr. (21.4 ppg, [Read More…]

Governor proposes county sales tax option to reduce residential property taxes

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden unveiled a proposal Monday that would give counties the option to implement a half-percent sales tax to fund property tax reductions for homeowners. Rhoden [Read More…]

Legislature sustains veto of geographic signature requirement for constitutional amendment petitions

Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight Petitioners hoping to put state constitutional amendments on the ballot won’t need signatures from each of South Dakota’s legislative Senate districts. After the governor vetoed a bill containing the requirement last week, [Read More…]

After McCook Lake disaster, local officials ask Corps of Engineers to help with new flood plan

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Nine months after historic flooding in McCook Lake wreaked havoc on homes, roads, trees and infrastructure, government officials are widening their focus from recovery efforts to prevention. McCook Lake is [Read More…]

Emma Yost Tabbed 3rd Team NAIA All-American

Mitchell, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan sophomore Emma Yost continues to build an impressive basketball resume, earning NAIA Third-Team All-American honors on Monday, March 31. She was also named to the GPAC First-Team All-Conference, solidifying her status as one [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan Hosts South Dakota Special Olympics