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New laws result in 1,500 federal-only voter registrations ahead of South Dakota primary election
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Chris Lee will drive hundreds of miles to vote in person. The truck driver from Cleveland plans his route through South Dakota on Election Day. The Republican has been registered in [Read More…]
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MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract’s expiration
NEW YORK (AP) — Negotiators for baseball players and owners began what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective bargaining negotiations Tuesday to replace their labor contract that expires Dec. 1, with management likely to [Read More…]
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Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of brain [Read More…]
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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the NBA team and his agents announced Tuesday, and a person familiar with the terms of the ongoing investigation said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause. The [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: May 13, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MAY 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys tennis team finished third at the ESD Conference tournament Tuesday in Yankton, scoring 188 points behind champion Harrisburg and runner-up Brandon Valley. The Kernels [Read More…]
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Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 [Read More…]
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Bailey Ober pitches his first career shutout, Buxton steals home as the Twins beat the Marlins 3-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in their series opener. Byron Buxton stole [Read More…]
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PREVIEW: South Dakota Heads to Lincoln for NCAA Softball Regionals
VERMILLION, S.D. — After a historic run in Minneapolis at the Summit League Tournament, the 2026 Summit League tournament champion South Dakota Coyotes are set for their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history when they [Read More…]
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Day Two at Stanford Wraps up for SDSU Women’s Golf
STANFORD, Calif. – The South Dakota State women’s golf team is tied with Navy for 11th place after 36 holes of the NCAA Stanford Regional. The Jackrabbits are +38 for the tournament and will play with [Read More…]
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Jacks Wrap Up Regular Season at Omaha
South Dakota State (20-27, 11-12 Summit) at Omaha (18-23, 13-10 Summit) When Wednesday-Saturday, May 13-16 • 6 p.m. each night Where Tal Anderson Field | Omaha, Nebraska TV Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: May 12, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, MAY 12, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels softball lost at Tea Area on Monday 8-1. The Kernels fall to 3-11 on the season and will be at Pierre on Thursday at 4 [Read More…]
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Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored in the third period for Colorado, an opportune time for their first goals of the postseason as the high-scoring Avalanche snapped back from [Read More…]
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Anthony Edwards awes Timberwolves with his performance despite recent trouble with both knees
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — For all the superpowers Anthony Edwards possesses on the court, his pristine physical condition has proven to be the most valuable trait for the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA playoffs this year. “Honestly, I [Read More…]
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Champion Thunder hold off tenacious Lakers 115-110 in Game 4 for another playoff series sweep
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Chet Holmgren made a tiebreaking dunk with 32.8 seconds to play, and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers out of the second round [Read More…]
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Mitchell ties NBA playoff mark with 39 points in 2nd half as Cavs even series vs. Pistons 112-103
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers are back on even footing in their second-round series after Donovan Mitchell’s huge second half. Mitchell tied an NBA playoff mark with 39 points in the final two quarters as he rallied [Read More…]
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Vikings announce that Adrian Peterson will enter their ring of honor during 2026 season
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Adrian Peterson is getting inducted into the Minnesota Vikings’ ring of honor. The Vikings announced Monday that Peterson would be inducted during halftime of a home game at some point during [Read More…]
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Governor awards $500,000 to program converting paraprofessionals to teachers
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s governor awarded money from an economic development fund he controls to a teacher apprenticeship program, to continue reducing the teacher shortage across the state. Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced [Read More…]
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City of Mitchell Reminds Residents to Check Sump Pumps, Follow Sewer Use Rules
MITCHELL, S.D. — City officials are reminding residents to check their sump pumps to ensure they are operating properly and to follow local rules on where water can be discharged. The notice from the city’s [Read More…]
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Red Flag Warning Issued for Davison County, Region
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for Davison County and much of southeastern South Dakota, along with parts of northeastern Nebraska, southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa, as fire [Read More…]
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2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of [Read More…]
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