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Trump proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states
David Lightman WASHINGTON — Tucked into Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change — and, critics say, slash — how much money and help states provide to people needing jobs [Read More…]
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Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament [Read More…]
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Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure [Read More…]
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The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, seven times the lowest payroll
NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final [Read More…]
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Early voting for the June 2 election will be delayed, election officials say
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Early and absentee voting for the June 2 primary election will be delayed, several election officials in South Dakota said Wednesday. Early voting is supposed to begin on Friday, but some [Read More…]
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Thursday Sports: April 16, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 16, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball, 5-1 on the season, returns home Thursday for a doubleheader against Huron at 5 pm at Drake Field. The KORN pregame show starts at 4:45 [Read More…]
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Jackrabbit Softball Travels to League Leading Omaha
Games 48-50: South Dakota State (23-24, 5-4) at Omaha (26-8, 8-1) When Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19 Location Omaha, Neb. (Connie Claussen Field) Stream Summit League Network Live Stats OMavs.com South Dakota State Game [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Football Spring Game Slate for Saturday
South Dakota State will close out spring football practices with the annual Spring Game Saturday morning at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Start time is set for 10:30 a.m. Fans are asked to enter through the [Read More…]
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Avery Broughton Named CSC Second Team Academic All-America
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Dakota Wesleyan University athlete Avery Broughton has been named Second Team Academic All-America® by the College Sports Communicators. Broughton earned this prestigious distinction by posting a 3.84 GPAC in Dakota Wesleyan University’s nursing program alongside [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: April 15, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling 4-0 to O’Gorman in Sioux Falls. Lincoln Bottum and Ian Weber recorded Mitchell’s only hits, [Read More…]
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Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit
PHOENIX (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to [Read More…]
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LaMelo Ball’s layup, Miles Bridges’ block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a [Read More…]
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Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore [Read More…]
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Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night. Buxton had four hits and scored four runs, [Read More…]
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Grawe, Brown Lead Jacks to Home Victory over Midland
Nolan Grawe went 4-for-4 with four runs batted in and Brady Brown drove in three more runs to lead South Dakota State to a 13-3, seven-inning victory over Midland (Neb.) in nonconference baseball action Tuesday afternoon at Erv [Read More…]
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Iowa State Tops the Yotes in Midweek Tilt
AMES, Iowa— In a hot and muggy afternoon in central Iowa it was a slight weather delay and two four run innings that led to an 8-0 run-rule victory in five innings for the Big 12’s [Read More…]
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21 to be Inducted in South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, including Mitchell natives Mike Miller and Randi Morgan
The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 21 sports legends on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 2026 class includes one of the most successful basketball players [Read More…]
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Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed [Read More…]
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Three candidates pledge changes on Medicaid, ag, taxes and education while governor touts results
Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Three men who want to be governor of South Dakota vowed to do things differently than the current administration on topics including Medicaid, agriculture, taxes [Read More…]
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Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment
Sofia Resnick/Stateline Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion” so abortion bans don’t apply to cases in which the death of an “unborn child” is the result of medical care provided to [Read More…]
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