Articles by Travis Kriens

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota state Rep. Taffy Howard formally announced Tuesday that she is challenging Dusty Johnson, the state’s lone U.S. congressman, in next year’s Republican primary. Howard will try to capitalize [Read More…]

South Dakota redistricting hits the road amid GOP infighting

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers redrawing the state’s political boundaries kicked off a three-day tour of public input meetings on Monday amid intra-party Republican bickering and competing proposals for new legislative districts. [Read More…]

Boy Scouts ready to sell campground to state for $2 million

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Boy Scouts of America is set to sell a campground to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department for $2 million. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reported Monday that [Read More…]

October 11, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media football polls

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Oct. 11. are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA Harrisburg (20) 7-0 [Read More…]

October 11, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Oct. 11. are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. CLASS AA S.F. Washington (16) [Read More…]

Local, Regional and National Sport stories

Camp’s 2 TDs carry South Dakota past North Dakota, 20-13

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Carson Camp threw two touchdown passes and Mason Lorber added two field goals, including a 54-yarder in the fourth quarter, as South Dakota held off North Dakota 20-13 in a Missouri [Read More…]

Local, Regional and National Sport stories

Baker leads Southern Illinois comeback over South Dakota State in clash

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Nic Baker threw for four touchdowns and Southern Illinois rallied from an early 20-point hole to beat host South Dakota State 42-41 in overtime in a matchup of FCS top-10 contenders [Read More…]

Crosby hits 49-yarder after 3 misses, Packers top Bengals

CINCINNATI (AP) — Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby fell into a nightmarish Sunday as the afternoon grew late and a stiff wind kept the flag billowing right to left in Paul Brown Stadium. The [Read More…]

Vikings survive Lions rally 19-17 on Joseph FG at final gun

October 5, 2021 Travis Kriens

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Zimmer has seen enough game-deciding kicks in eight years as coach of the Minnesota Vikings, with outcomes more often than not favoring the other team, that he usually turns away. “I’m [Read More…]

October 4, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media football polls

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Oct. 4. are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA Harrisburg (20) [Read More…]

October 4, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls

October 5, 2021 Travis Kriens

Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Oct. 4, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA S.F. Washington (10) [Read More…]

Tom Brady beats Patriots in New England return, 19-17

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady brought two decades of touchdown passes, victories and championships to New England. He returned and reminded his former team what they’re missing. Brady rallied the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to [Read More…]

South Dakota pheasant season nears with promising numbers

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota pheasant hunting season gets underway in two weeks, and the numbers look more than promising. According to the Game, Fish and Parks Department, last year’s season was [Read More…]

In Stefanski’s return, Browns defense dominates Vikings 14-7

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Myles Garrett and the Cleveland defense produced another dominant performance, giving coach Kevin Stefanski a victory over his old team as the Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 14-7 on Sunday. Garrett was [Read More…]

Camp’s 3 TD passes lead South Dakota past Indiana State

VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Carson Camp threw three touchdown passes, all in the second quarter, South Dakota’s defense allowed just 205 yards and the Coyotes defeated Indiana State 38-10 on Saturday. Camp completed 19 of [Read More…]

Oladokun, turnovers help South Dakota St. beat Dixie St. 55-7

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Chris Oladokun threw two touchdown passes, Pierre Strong Jr. ran for two more scores and South Dakota State beat Dixie State 55-7 on Saturday night. South Dakota State (4-0) went three-and-out [Read More…]

For CFP to expand by ’24, plans needs approval in 4 months

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The college sports leaders who run the College Football Playoff have about four months to come to an agreement on a new format if expansion is to be implemented for the [Read More…]

NBA releases protocols to teams for virus safety this season

The NBA released tentative health and safety protocols to its teams Tuesday, detailing how unvaccinated players will be tested far more often than their vaccinated colleagues and face a slew of other restrictions. Among the [Read More…]

Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado came to the St. Louis Cardinals expecting to play into October. After reaching the postseason twice during eight years with Colorado, Arenado will go to the playoffs in his [Read More…]

South Dakota AG reviewing Noem’s meeting with daughter