Articles by Travis Kriens

Kevin Hardy/Stateline As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push more people off of food assistance. The researchers conducted [Read More…]

Black Hills uranium exploration permit hearing postponed to May

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight A public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22. The hearing will take place in Hot Springs at [Read More…]

Tuesday Sports: April 14, 2026

TUESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s softball season opener ended in a 16-2, five-inning loss to Sioux Falls Lincoln on Monday night at Sherman Park. Mitchell took an early 2-0 lead in [Read More…]

Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota’s 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs on Monday and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston starter Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a [Read More…]

Tigers place third at home invitational; Meyerink earns medalist honors

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan made the most of its home course, highlighted by an individual title from Allison Meyerink and a pair of top-three team finishes at the 2026 DWU Spring Invitational at Lakeview [Read More…]

Dan Jansen hired to lead O’Gorman boys basketball program

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — O’Gorman High School has turned to a decorated former standout and experienced coach to lead its boys basketball program, announcing the hiring of Dan Jansen as head coach. Jansen brings an [Read More…]

Monday Sports: April 13, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, APRIL 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball team stayed perfect on the season, going 3-0 at the Border Battle tournament in Sioux Falls over the weekend to improve to 5-0 overall. Mitchell [Read More…]

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

MIAMI (AP) — The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place [Read More…]

MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system

It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments. There appears to be at [Read More…]

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream. That didn’t make Sunday at [Read More…]

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves rested almost all their regulars for the playoffs during a 132-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, as franchise icon Kevin Garnett made a special appearance for fan appreciation [Read More…]

Tristan Gray hits 3-run homer as Twins rough up Max Scherzer, beat Blue Jays 8-2

TORONTO (AP) — Tristan Gray hit a three-run home run, Kody Clemens added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 on Sunday. Taj Bradley (3-0) allowed one run and [Read More…]

South Dakota State Softball Sweeps Iowa, Splits with Georgia Tech

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The South Dakota State softball team split its final two games on Sunday at the Dr. Christine Grant Classic hosted by Iowa. The Jackrabbits fell in five innings – 10-1 – to [Read More…]

Hayes Wins Two Events, Seven Track & Field Athletes Hit Top-100 Marks at Sioux City Relays

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Dakota Wesleyan Track & Field competed at the Sioux City Relays down at Elwood Olsen Stadium against some of the region’s top competition. The women’s side of the roster had a handful of [Read More…]

Huskers Sweep Cyclones in Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Nebraska volleyball team beat Iowa State 4-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-16, 26-24) in front of a crowd of 3,376 at the Sanford Pentagon on Saturday afternoon. Nebraska hit .360 while Iowa [Read More…]

Primary season enters next phase in South Dakota

Alexander Rifaat/South Dakota News Watch PIERRE, S.D. – The field is set for the 2026 South Dakota Primary Election on June 2 for state legislative races as well as governor, U.S. House and U.S. Senate. [Read More…]

Rory McIlroy stumbles at the Masters and now shares the lead with Cameron Young

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — That one-man show at the Masters gave way to a wide-open chase for the green jacket with a stunning turn of events that forced Rory McIlroy to remind himself where he was at [Read More…]

Trevor Larnach hits 3-run homer in 7-run 3rd inning as Twins beat Blue Jays 7-4

TORONTO (AP) — Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee added a solo shot and the Minnesota Twins used a seven-run third inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 on Saturday for [Read More…]

Pitching Leads South Dakota State to Wins over Georgia Tech and Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa – South Dakota State softball received stellar performances in the circle en route to a pair of victories over Power Four opponents on Saturday at Iowa’s Pearl Field. The Jackrabbits began the day [Read More…]

Tigers extend winning streak to 12, sweep Doane to stay atop GPAC