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No. 10 DWU Women’s Basketball Finds Spark Out of the Half to Defeat Doane, 72-45
MITCHELL, S.D. — No. 10 Dakota Wesleyan Women’s Basketball hosted the Doane Tigers at the World’s Only Corn Palace in the team’s first home contest of 2026. Both teams were able to convert on early possession, [Read More…]
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Dueling federal and state lawsuits arise in dispute over abortion-rights ads in South Dakota
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight A dispute over abortion-rights advertising in South Dakota has spawned dueling state and federal lawsuits. A New York-based nonprofit filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The lawsuit [Read More…]
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Governor seeks federal help for damages from December wind storm
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Gov. Larry Rhoden has asked the federal government to help pay for more than $1.7 million in damage to public property in South Dakota caused by a storm last month. Wind [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: January 7, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 7, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys basketball ended regulation on a 14-2 run and defeated Harrisburg in overtime 69-68 on Tuesday night in their first ever game at the new [Read More…]
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History Meets Heartbreak: Mitchell Rallies to Topple Harrisburg in OT
Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL — The first high school basketball game ever played in the new Mitchell High School gym could not have been scripted any better. Owen Raml buried a jumper [Read More…]
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Randy Rosenquist Jr. & Shalayne Nagel Take Home GPAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors
SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Randy Rosenquist Jr. has been named the GPAC’s Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week and Shalayne Nagel has been named Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week following stout performances in two wins for [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: January 6, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 6, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]
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No. 10 Nebraska holds off Ohio State’s late rally to remain unbeaten with 72-69 win
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Braden Frager scored 15 points off the bench and No. 10 Nebraska held off a late rally by Ohio State to win 72-69 on Monday night. Rienk Mast added 12 points [Read More…]
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Area High School Basketball Preview for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
A busy night of high school basketball is on tap Tuesday, Jan. 6th across the region as teams look to build momentum in the heart of the season. Mitchell Kernels boys will host Harrisburg at [Read More…]
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Dairy leader expects difficulty finding workers ‘if we don’t allow more laborers in’
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — South Dakota’s dairy industry has grown rapidly over the past two decades, but an industry leader warned Monday that maintaining the momentum could depend partly on the number [Read More…]
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Four NFL head coach firings increase the total of openings to six
A rundown of the NFL head coach firings, with three Black Monday dismissals and one on Sunday night increasing the number of job openings to six: Cardinals, Jonathan Gannon Arizona came into the season with [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Basketball Media Poll – January 5, 2026
The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Jan. 5 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams, the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previous poll. First-place votes are listed [Read More…]
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Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC’s No. 1 [Read More…]
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Browns fire two-time Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski after six seasons
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — The Cleveland Browns have fired coach Kevin Stefanski after six seasons. Stefanski is the fourth NFL coach fired this season, joining Tennessee’s Brian Callahan, the New York Giants’ Brian Daboll and [Read More…]
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Kernels Tip Off New Era with First Games at Mitchell High School Gym
Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director MITCHELL, S.D. — A long-anticipated new chapter for Mitchell High School athletics will officially begin this week as the Kernels basketball teams take the floor for the first games [Read More…]
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Small local farms growing stronger roots in South Dakota
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch STURGIS, S.D. – Driving up a dirt road to the small produce stand at Bear Butte Gardens just outside Sturgis, one would never imagine the incredibly diverse ways that the [Read More…]
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How South Dakota lawmakers get around a law that ‘dictates’ increased funding for schools
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden reminded lawmakers during his December budget address that state law “dictates” a minimum increase in education funding each year. But in the next breath, he recommended flat [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: January 5, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 5, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School has announced designated parking for senior citizens and handicap-accessible vehicles at home basketball games. On game nights, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved [Read More…]
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Mitchell High School Announces Designated Parking for Senior Citizens and Handicap Parking at Home Basketball Games
To ensure safe and convenient access to home basketball games at Mitchell High School, the Northwest Parking Lot will be reserved specifically for senior citizens (65+) and handicap-accessible parking on game nights. This location offers [Read More…]
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Refugee arrivals in South Dakota decline after last year’s spike, expected to stay low
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Refugee resettlement fell sharply in South Dakota during the last federal fiscal year, and no refugees have arrived in the state during the past 11 months, according to the agency that [Read More…]