Articles by Travis Kriens

VERMILLION, S.D. — The South Dakota Coyotes (3-1, 1-0 MVFC) rushed for 300+ yards, a pair of 100-yard rushers, and putting up over 500 yards of total offense leads the Yotes to a 42-13 top-20 win [Read More…]

Off-Duty Officer Heroically Rescues Victims in Fiery Two-Vehicle Crash Near Larchwood, Iowa

Six people were injured in a fiery two-vehicle crash near Larchwood, Iowa. The accident occurred when Lance Haugen of Glendive, MT, failed to stop at a stop sign and struck a Chevy Traverse driven by [Read More…]

Orioles wrap up top AL wild-card spot, ending Twins’ playoff hopes with 7-2 victory

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Cade Povich pitched shutout ball into the sixth, Ryan O’Hearn and Colton Cowser homered and the Baltimore Orioles eliminated the Minnesota Twins from postseason contention with a 7-2 victory Friday night. The [Read More…]

White Sox lose post-1900s, majors-record 121st game, falling 4-1 to Tigers

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago White Sox lost their post-1900s, major league-record 121st game Friday night, falling 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers. The White Sox broke the mark of 120 set by the New York [Read More…]

Timberwolves agree to trade Towns to Knicks for Randle, DiVincenzo, 1st-rounder

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round draft pick in a franchise-altering deal for both sides, a [Read More…]

SDSU Volleyball Remains Unbeaten with Reverse Sweep at Oral Roberts

TULSA, Okla. – The South Dakota State volleyball team opened up Summit League action with a reverse sweep over Oral Roberts Thursday night at the Mabee Center. The Jacks improve to 12-0 on the season, continuing [Read More…]

Coyotes Kick Off Conference Play with Sweep of Denver

DENVER, Colo. — South Dakota volleyball kicked off its Summit League season with a 3-0 sweep over Denver Thursday night at Hamilton Gymnasium. The Coyotes earned a sweep in their Summit League opener for the first [Read More…]

Sioux Valley Elementary kindergarten teacher Amy Verhelst named South Dakota’s top teacher.

PIERRE, S.D. – Amy Verhelst, a kindergarten teacher at Sioux Valley Elementary School in Volga, has been named the 2025 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. Secretary of Education Joseph Graves made the announcement at [Read More…]

Empowering and connecting women in agriculture

Kristi Hine/ South Dakota News Watch MITCHELL, S.D. – While reflecting on the need to build her own network within the South Dakota agriculture industry, Rebecca Blue began to wonder if other women in ag [Read More…]

Marlins push Twins to brink of elimination with 8-6 win in 13 innings

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Otto Lopez doubled home the go-ahead run in the 13th inning as the Miami Marlins beat the reeling Minnesota Twins 8-6 on Thursday night. Carlos Correa homered for the Twins, who were [Read More…]

Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay treated this moment, this daunting day, like the World Series he has never had as a player or manager. Kotsay fought tears, just like so many others Thursday, as the Oakland Athletics [Read More…]

Aaron Jones has already envisioned a Lambeau Leap in his return to Green Bay with the Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Mixed in the swell of Aaron Jones ‘ emotions evoked by his impending return to Green Bay, naturally, is a vision of a touchdown celebration in the front-row seats at Lambeau Field he [Read More…]

DANR Announces Over $24 Million for Statewide Environmental Projects, Including $13 Million for Mitchell

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $24,416,257 in loans and grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid [Read More…]

South Dakotans in Congress request study of Missouri River pipeline to western part of state

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight The three members of Congress representing South Dakota introduced House and Senate bills Wednesday to require a federal feasibility study for a potential water pipeline from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. The legislation would [Read More…]

South Dakota Lottery revenue projected to fall by $4.7 million

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Lottery revenue is expected to drop by $4.7 million this fiscal year, largely due to falling sales of number-picking lotto games. Lottery sales are typically the state government’s third largest source [Read More…]

South Dakota Technical Colleges Hit Enrollment Highs

South Dakota’s technical college system is experiencing a five-year high in headcount, with 7,407 students enrolled in one of the state’s four technical colleges this fall. Numbers are bolstered by a strong class of first-year [Read More…]

Name Released as 39-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies in Collision with Semi on Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls

Minnehaha County, S.D.- A 39-year-old man died early Sunday morning after colliding with a semi on Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls, SD. Preliminary crash information indicates Ghazi Jan Mangal, the driver of a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia, was traveling [Read More…]

Burr, Schetnan Earn Weekly Honor

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State middle blockers Sydni Schetnan and Madison Burr were named Summit League Volleyball Peak Performers of the Week by the conference office Tuesday. The duo helped the Jackrabbits go 3-0 at the Jackrabbit Invitational [Read More…]

Marlins put reeling Twins in deeper trouble in wild-card race with 4-1 win

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The cratering Minnesota Twins took another step backward in the American League wild-card race, as Jonah Bride homered to spark a four-run second inning off Bailey Ober for the 99-loss Miami Marlins in a 4-1 victory [Read More…]

Howard School District Mom Raises Concerns Over Kindergarten Bus Stop on Busy Highway