Articles by Travis Kriens

FRIDAY SPORTS, APRIL 10, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys tennis team opened its season on Thursday defeating Huron 8–1 at Hitchcock Park. The Kernels dominated in both singles and doubles, with Matthew Mauszycki, [Read More…]

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee. McIlroy and Sam Burns enter [Read More…]

MLB average salary hits a record $5.34M as the Mets lead spending again

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball’s average salary rose 3.4% on opening day to a record $5.34 million, according to a study by The Associated Press, and the New York Mets topped spending at [Read More…]

Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Mick Abel [Read More…]

Jacks Ends First Half of League Season at St. Thomas

South Dakota State (9-20, 4-5 Summit) at St. Thomas (5-21, 2-6 Summit) When Friday-Saturday, April 10-11 (note schedule change) • Doubleheader at noon Friday • Single game at noon Saturday Where Koch Diamond | St. [Read More…]

South Dakota, Carrie Eighmey agree to new five-year contract

VERMILLION, S.D. – The University of South Dakota and women’s basketball head coach Carrie Eighmey have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2030-31 season, the Athletic Director Jon Schemmel announced Thursday morning. Eighmey just wrapped up [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: April 9, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 9, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball is scheduled to head to North Dakota this weekend for the Border Battles with games on Friday and Saturday. — Mitchell Kernels softball will have [Read More…]

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6 on Wednesday night. Bailey Ober (1-0) [Read More…]

Minnesota Storms Back to Defeat Jacks

MINNEAPOLIS — South Dakota State held a five-run lead through three innings, but Minnesota stormed back to score the final 14 runs and claim a 16-7 victory in nonconference baseball action Wednesday night at Siebert [Read More…]

Dakota Wesleyan Swept by Briar Cliff Despite Laird’s 3-HR, 10-RBI Day

MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan dropped both games of a doubleheader to Briar Cliff on Wednesday, falling 11-10 and 12-7 at Drake Field. The Tigers were swept in a doubleheader for the second time in [Read More…]

Tigers Sweep Waldorf, Extend Win Streak to 10

FOREST CITY, IOWA – Dakota Wesleyan extended its winning streak to 10 games with a doubleheader sweep of Waldorf on Wednesday, winning 6-0 and 13-7 in Forest City, Iowa. In the opener, reigning GPAC Pitcher [Read More…]

State providing $6 million to grow national security jobs, governor announces

Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight BOX ELDER — South Dakota’s governor took the next step Wednesday in his effort to make national security the state’s “next big industry” by announcing the creation of the South Dakota [Read More…]

Climate experts say spring is coming earlier, affecting agriculture and ecosystems

Héctor Alejandro Arzate/Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk COLUMBIA, Mo. — As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Mo., Joe Lau said he’s noticing more extreme weather these days. Warmer seasons throughout the [Read More…]

Governor candidates clash over inmate rehabilitation as state builds new prisons

John Hult and Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight Two Republican candidates for governor of South Dakota spotlighted dueling plans Tuesday to prevent repeat crime. As Gov. Larry Rhoden announced new efforts by his prison rehabilitation task [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: April 8, 2026

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 8, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball had its home doubleheader vs. Sioux Falls Washington on Tuesday postponed due to weather. Mitchell is schedule to head to North Dakota this weekend for [Read More…]

Pirates sign teenage shortstop Konnor Griffin to a 9-year deal worth at least $140 million

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Konnor Griffin is with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the long haul. The 19-year-old shortstop agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pirates early Wednesday, less than a week after the [Read More…]

Minnesota’s Taj Bradley shines on an off night for Tarik Skubal as Twins beat Tigers 4-2

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Taj Bradley outdueled Tarik Skubal and Ryan Jeffers drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Tuesday night. Bradley (2-0) gave up one run on six [Read More…]

Ayo Dosunmu scores 24 as Timberwolves beat the Pacers 124-104 and clinch a playoff berth