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Meyerink, Rew and Kreutzfeldt named the KORN Tom Maxwell Coaches of the Year
For the first time ever, there were multiple winners of the KORN Tom Maxwell Coach of the Year award as Jeff Meyerink (girls golf), Audra Rew (gymnastics) and Ryker Kreutzfeldt (boys basketball) were all honored [Read More…]
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Noem’s Account of Ravnsborg Crash Raises Questions
In her book, “No Going Back,” Gov. Kristi Noem claims former AG Jason Ravnsborg was on his phone when he hit and killed Joe Boever, contradicting state investigation findings, according to SDPB. Ravnsborg’s lawyer disputes [Read More…]
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No Mow May: Inviting Nature into Brookings Yards
No Mow May is a program in Brookings that allows residents to opt out of mowing their lawns in May to promote pollinators like bees and butterflies. The Sustainability Council is also piloting a native [Read More…]
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Rudy Gobert wins record-tying 4th Defensive Player of the Year award. Victor Wembanyama finishes 2nd
Rudy Gobert made some history. Victor Wembanyama nearly did. Gobert, the Minnesota center, was announced Tuesday night as the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year for a record-tying fourth time — joining Basketball Hall of [Read More…]
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Eight Jackrabbits Honored as All-Summit League
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The 2024 Summit League Softball All-League Awards were announced by the conference office on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of The Summit League Softball Championship. Eight South Dakota State softball players were recognized [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Softball Earns Five All-GPAC Players, Three to First Team
Mitchell, S.D. – The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Softball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches. This year’s GPAC All-Conference Team consists of a first-team, second-team, and an honorable mention [Read More…]
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Lawmakers again deny more licenses for out-of-state waterfowl hunters
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight For the second time, a committee of state lawmakers denied an attempt by the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to increase the number of waterfowl licenses for out-of-state hunters, [Read More…]
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Names Released in Charles Mix County Fatal Crash
Charles Mix County, S.D.- A Wagner, S.D. woman has been identified as the person who died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash on the evening of Friday May 3, two miles east of Wagner SD. Preliminary crash information [Read More…]
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Augustana University Hockey Player Arrested for Hit-and-Run Outside O’Gorman High School
Augustana University hockey player Ethan Perrault, 21, was arrested and booked into the Minnehaha County Jail for hit-and-run and reckless driving. He is accused of causing significant damage outside O’Gorman High School by driving through [Read More…]
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Mitchell Native Jill Young Among 2024 South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Three former Huron stars are among the 14 greats who will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 24. Denny Busch, Brian Shanks and Jay Ellwein represent three [Read More…]
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From crowded to quiet: Inside a clinic as Florida bans abortions after 6 weeks
Originally published by The 19th. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Anna’s period was only three days late when she took a pregnancy test just over a week ago. When she saw the positive result, she knew she wanted [Read More…]
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Minnesota lawmakers debate constitutional amendment to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota lawmakers launched their debate Monday on far-reaching legislation to amend the constitution to protect abortion and LGBTQ rights. The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment would be among the nation’s most [Read More…]
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Woman in Minnesota accused in the deaths of 2 children
BLACKDUCK, Minn. (AP) — A woman killed two children in northern Minnesota, set a house on fire and left with another child, according to an indictment announced Monday. Jennifer Marie Stately, 35, was indicted on [Read More…]
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Paying college athletes appears closer than ever. How could it work and what stands in the way?
A settlement being discussed in an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and major college conferences could cost billions and pave the way for a compensation model for college athletes. An agreement has not been finalized and many [Read More…]
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Brunson scores 43, rallies Knicks to 121-117 win over Pacers in Game 1 of Eastern Conference semis
NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson doesn’t go into a game aiming to score 40 points more consistently than anyone in the postseason since Michael Jordan. He only cares about winning games, so a late [Read More…]
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Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama named NBA Rookie of the Year after a record-setting season
Victor Wembanyama had a year like no rookie in NBA history. Others scored more points, others grabbed more rebounds, others had more blocks, others made more steals. But never had there been a player who, [Read More…]
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Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had [Read More…]
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Woods Richardson allows 1 hit in 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts as Twins beat Mariners 3-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simeon Woods Richardson pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball and the Minnesota Twins scored twice in the seventh to beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of [Read More…]
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Reportedly Pursued Top NRA Role, Offering to Step Down Early
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly expressed interest in a top position at the National Rifle Association (NRA) as early as last fall, according to sources with Axios. She allegedly offered to resign from her [Read More…]
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DNR discovers cattle feedlot that likely polluted creek for years
Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch A smaller cattle feedlot in northeast Iowa likely polluted a creek for years during heavy rainfall, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The feedlot near Elma, owned by [Read More…]
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