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Tatis homers twice, drives in 4 runs to lead Padres to 8-1 win, 3-game sweep of Twins
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. hit two homers and drove in four runs for the red-hot San Diego Padres, who beat the Minnesota Twins 8-1 Sunday for a three-game sweep in a showdown [Read More…]
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Huron’s Tiger Stadium to reopen Monday after July storm damage
HURON, S.D. — Activities will resume Monday at Huron’s Tiger Stadium following repairs related to damage from the July storm. Huron School District officials say the stadium turf has been repaired and the damaged light [Read More…]
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Padres rally behind Cronenworth, France in 7th inning to beat Twins 7-5
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Cronenworth raced home with the tying run on an error and Ty France singled in the go-ahead run during a four-run rally in the seventh inning that gave the San [Read More…]
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DWU Women’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Schedule
MITCHELL, S.D. — The 2026-27 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball schedule has officially been released. The Tigers have a total of six non-conference games, and two exhibitions against NCAA opponents Northern State (S.D.) and South Dakota State, [Read More…]
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DWU Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Schedule
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season is here. The Tigers will participate in 28 contests and a lone exhibition game in the new year against Division I opponent South [Read More…]
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Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball Wins Three of Four Matches at Siouxland Invitational
NORTH SIOUX CITY, Iowa — No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball competed in four matches across two days at the 2026 Siouxland Invitational at the CNOS Fieldhouse down in Iowa. The Tigers opened the slate of competition [Read More…]
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Solutions-based programs filling resource gaps in schools
Elena Tittel/South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Two expanding grassroots efforts are supporting South Dakota schools by providing kids with experiences they might not otherwise receive. Among them: a Book-A-Month Club, field trips, [Read More…]
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Senator Mike Rounds subjects Postal Service to multiple pressure points
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight About two years ago, U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-South Dakota, started hearing increasing complaints about slow mail delivery. Veterans weren’t receiving their prescriptions on time, he said, or medications got lost [Read More…]
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Avian flu affects 77,700 South Dakota birds, raising state’s four-year outbreak total to 8.1 million
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Bird flu has returned to South Dakota, with federal officials confirming detections in two flocks this month after nearly a month without U.S. cases. The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus — [Read More…]
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Western South Dakota lawmaker takes plea deal to drop road-damage charge from felony to misdemeanor
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota Republican state lawmaker pleaded no contest Friday to a misdemeanor for damaging a road in Butte County in a case that began with a felony charge. Rep. Travis [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Football Scores – August 21, 2026
South Dakota High School Football Scores – August 21, 2026 CLASS 11B 1. Elk Point-Jefferson 28, McCook Central/Montrose 13 2. St. Thomas More 41, Mobridge-Pollock 6 3. Winner 12, Hot Springs 0 4. Deuel 22, [Read More…]
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France homers, drives in 3 runs as Padres beat Twins 6-2
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ty France homered and drove in three runs and Randy Vásquez and two relievers combined on a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 Friday night in [Read More…]
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T-wolves, Lynx co-owner Lore agrees to sell his controlling stake at a $4.5B value
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx co-owner Marc Lore has agreed to sell his controlling stake in the franchises to limited partner Marc Stad at a $4.5 billion value barely a year after his purchase [Read More…]
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Friday Sports: August 21, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 21, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell girls soccer hosts Spearfish on Friday at 4 p.m. The Kernels opened the season last week with a 9-0 win over Huron. — Mitchell boys soccer [Read More…]
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KORN Country 92.1 and Q107.3 Announce 2026 High School Football Broadcast Schedule
MITCHELL, S.D. — KORN Country 92.1 and Q107.3 is ready for another season of comprehensive high school football coverage across the Mitchell area, featuring live play-by-play from Shaun Michaels and Clint Greenway. With a schedule [Read More…]
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Poor coordination, missing documents, mismatched training: Report analyzes prison releases in SD
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota prisons struggle to prepare inmates for release, and the support systems meant to help them on the outside often fall short, according to a report from a national nonprofit. [Read More…]
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NFL complains about changes by Nielsen to TV ratings measurements
The NFL is upset about changes made by Nielsen in its methodology for measuring viewership for the upcoming season, calling them “rushed” and saying they will have a negative impact on sports. Nielsen announced plans this [Read More…]
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Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice Tuesday. The league announced the fines Thursday after requesting video of the [Read More…]
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James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers
James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal [Read More…]
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Coyotes Fall 1-0 at Green Bay
GREEN BAY, Wis. — South Dakota women’s soccer dropped a 1-0 decision to Green Bay Thursday afternoon at Festival Foods Field at Aldo Santaga Stadium. The Coyotes (1-1-1) and Phoenix (3-0-0) played to a scoreless draw [Read More…]
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