Articles by Travis Kriens

South Dakota Makes History; Downs UC Davis to Advance to Program’s First FCS Semifinal Appearance
VERMILLION, S.D. — Six forced turnovers, Aidan Bouman passing for 200+ yards for the fifth-straight game, and a pair of touchdown receptions from JJ Galbreath allows the No. 4-seeded University of South Dakota football team (11-2, 7-1 MVFC) to make [Read More…]

South Dakota State Steamroll into Semifinals
South Dakota State put the clamps on an explosive Incarnate Word offense and came up with big plays of its own in the passing game to steamroll its way to the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals [Read More…]

South Dakota downs Western Illinois 89-66, complete unbeaten home non-conference schedule
VERMILLION, S.D. — South Dakota men’s basketball earned its eighth win in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in as many games Saturday morning with an 89-66 win over Western Illinois. The Coyotes complete their home [Read More…]

Colorado Outlast Jackrabbits in Boulder
BOULDER, Colo. – South Dakota State mounted a comeback to take a second-half lead, however Colorado did enough to top the Jackrabbits as the Buffaloes came away with an 81-70 victory on Friday, Dec. 13, at [Read More…]

South Dakota Board of Regents Responds to $10 Million Budget Cut Proposal
Kristi Noem’s proposed budget includes over $10 million in base general fund cuts to South Dakota’s public university system, citing reduced state revenues. The cuts affect maintenance funding, cybersecurity upgrades, tuition buy-downs, and academic building [Read More…]

Yankton Man Charged with Murder Following Suspicious Death Investigation
A 19-year-old Yankton resident, Theodore Kranig Jr., faces charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter following the death of an individual during a welfare check on Friday, Dec. 13 in the 1000 block of Walnut [Read More…]

Uncertainty abounds for farm community as new administration takes shape
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight HURON — The farm community faces uncertainty about tariffs and Cabinet picks but some opportunities to fight beef industry consolidation with the incoming presidential administration, according to the president of [Read More…]

Noem’s plan to cut $17 million from maintenance and repairs is ‘shortsighted,’ regent says
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposal to cut the state’s maintenance and repair budget by $17 million is “shortsighted,” a former Cabinet member said at a state board meeting [Read More…]

Details Emerge in Officer-Involved Shooting at Yankton School Parking Lot
Court documents reveal new details about an officer-involved shooting in a Yankton High School parking lot on Thursday, Dec. 5. Andrew Jondahl, a 40-year-old Watertown man, faces charges of aggravated assault against law enforcement and [Read More…]

Minnesota PUC grants permit for carbon capture pipeline
Christopher Ingraham, Minnesota Reformer The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to grant a long-awaited permit to Summit Carbon Solutions, allowing the company to build a small portion of a planned 2,500-mile carbon capture pipeline [Read More…]

North Dakota approves CO2 storage for Summit pipeline
Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor North Dakota’s Industrial Commission on Thursday approved a plan to accept millions of tons of carbon dioxide to be permanently stored underground against the wishes of some landowners in the [Read More…]

Economist tells SD farmers that success means adapting to changing world, regulatory climate
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight HURON – An agricultural economist told a group of farmers Thursday they’ll be well served to adapt to the cultural and policy changes that affect their industry – even the changes [Read More…]

Video lottery operators plan to ask lawmakers for higher limits on bets and machines
Seth Tupper, South Dakota Searchlight Owners of South Dakota video lottery establishments hope a lean budget for state government might incentivize legislators to raise the bet limit and allow more machines per license. The more [Read More…]

Civics could soon be added as a South Dakota college graduation requirement
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Students attending South Dakota public universities may soon face a civics proficiency requirement to graduate. Students will take three credits worth of civics education — either new classes created to meet [Read More…]

No. 4 South Dakota Prepped for Quarterfinal Clash with No. 5 UC Davis
VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 4-seeded University of South Dakota football team (10-2, 7-1 MVFC) make their second-straight appearance in the NCAA FCS Quarterfinals as they play host to No. 5-seeded UC Davis (11-2, 7-1 [Read More…]

Big Second Half Carries Nevada Over SDSU
RENO, Nev. – Nevada shot over 70% from the field in the second half to come from behind and defeat South Dakota State, 77-63, on Wednesday at Lawlor Events Center. The Wolf Pack and Jackrabbits played [Read More…]

Jackrabbits Roll Past Dakota Wesleyan
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State women’s basketball led wire-to-wire Wednesday night in a 76-48 win over Dakota Wesleyan at First Bank & Trust Arena. Led by a career-high 26 points from Haleigh Timmer, every Jackrabbit got [Read More…]

North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels
Bill Belichick had seemingly been waiting for the right opportunity to return to an NFL sideline. Instead, the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach is headed to the college ranks to take over at North Carolina. [Read More…]

Resident-driven ideas at heart of Engage South Dakota
Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch HOT SPRINGS, S.D. – A sense of optimism and opportunity filled the air as a group of residents of this southern Black Hills city gathered recently to forge [Read More…]

Board awards $10.5 million in federal, $760,000 in state funds to affordable housing projects
Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight A state board awarded over $10.5 million in federal funding at its Tuesday meeting to help rehabilitate or construct affordable housing in South Dakota. The developments received $3.33 million in Housing [Read More…]
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