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Sept. 7, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 7, 2021. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA O’Gorman (14) 4-0 [Read More…]
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Sept. 7, 2021 South Dakota High School Media football polls
The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the Week of Sept. 7 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA Harrisburg (21) [Read More…]
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Vikings hope family reunion on defense sparks resurgence
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have been trying to keep their window for championship contention pried open as long as possible, committed for at least another season to lean on the standouts they’ve [Read More…]
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South Dakota Gov. Noem runs $9,000 bill for custom desk
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s order for a customized, personal desk from a state prison work program will cost nearly $9,000 after modifications such as brass embossing, a gun drawer [Read More…]
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Rapid City Marshals reveal name in Black Hills showdown
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — There’s a new team in town in the Black Hills, the Rapid City Marshals. The arena football team revealed its name in a skit depicting a classic western showdown Friday, [Read More…]
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Kansas scores late to beat S. Dakota 17-14 in Leipold debut
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Wins have been so rare at Kansas over the last decade-plus that it wasn’t too surprising when students spilled from the stands and rushed the field to celebrate Lance Leipold’s first [Read More…]
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South Dakota St. beats Colorado St. 42-23 in FCS-FBS matchup
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Chris Oladokun passed for 224 yards with tw0 touchdowns and ran for another, Pierre Strong, Jr. rushed for two more scores as South Dakota State thundered past Colorado State 42-23 [Read More…]
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NFLPA calls for daily COVID-19 testing for all players
The NFL Players Association wants daily COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated players. The league and the union agreed last week to update protocols so vaccinated players would be tested weekly instead of every 14 days [Read More…]
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AP Top 25: Georgia jumps to No. 2 behind Tide; UCLA moves in
Georgia jumped three spots to No. 2 behind Alabama in The Associated Press Top 25 released Tuesday, giving the Southeastern Conference the top two teams in the country for the 30th time in the 85-year [Read More…]
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For 1st time, no US singles players in US Open quarterfinals
NEW YORK (AP) — On the day that the U.S. Open quarterfinals began without any Americans left in singles — the first time that’s ever happened at an event first held in 1881 — the [Read More…]
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Some question Rapid City vote on grant for English learners
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Some parents and teachers in Rapid City have been questioning why school board leaders decided not to apply for a $30,000 grant that would help immigrant students learn to speak [Read More…]
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2 South Dakota tribes get funding for 911 call centers
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Department of Public Safety said two South Dakota tribes are getting funding for their 911 call centers. A total of $132,669 is being given to the tribes. [Read More…]
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Sioux Falls health officials outline the current COVID surge
Representatives from Sanford and Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Public Health Department held a joint news conference to outline their concerns about the surge in COVID infections. Sanford Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mike Wilde, [Read More…]
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Will Attorney General Ravnsborg be impeached?
Members of the South Dakota House of Representatives are having talks about the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg following the end of his legal proceedings. House Majority Leader Kent Peterson of Salem says [Read More…]
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South Dakota Redistricting Committees meet to discuss changes
Members of the South Dakota House and Senate Redistricting Committees held their first meeting earlier this week and got updates on Census numbers. Matt Frame, with the Legislative Research Council, outlined the variations they can [Read More…]
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South Dakota lawmakers start speedy redistricting process
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers tasked with redrawing the state’s political boundaries set a framework Monday that will allow them to speed through the once-in-a-decade process on a tight schedule this year. [Read More…]
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Aug. 30, 2021 South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls
The South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls for the Week of Aug. 30 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. CLASS AA 1. O’Gorman (12) [Read More…]
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Aug. 30, 2021 South Dakota High School Media football polls
The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the Week of Aug. 30 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses. Class 11AAA 1. Harrisburg (16) [Read More…]
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Gold medalist Steveson having fun as he considers next move
Even an Olympic gold medalist has limits. American wrestler Gable Steveson has been on the go since his dramatic last-second victory in the freestyle heavyweight final put him at the top of the podium in Tokyo. He [Read More…]
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Vikes sign 10th-year safety Harrison Smith to $64M extension
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings signed five-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith to a four-year contract extension on Sunday, securing the team’s longest-tenured player for what could be the remainder of his decorated career. [Read More…]
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