Articles by Travis Kriens
USD Defeats St. Mary 95-42, Turn Attention to Conference Play
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota closed non-conference play with a win on the home floor Tuesday afternoon, defeating the College of Saint Mary 95-42 inside the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. All 12 Coyotes who played [Read More…]
Tribal nations in South Dakota are betting on tourism on reservations
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch Some members of the state’s tribal nations are beginning to slowly embrace visitors, as the South Dakota Native Tourism Alliance (SDNTA) works with tribal leaders and organizations to reframe tourism [Read More…]
Governor hits the road to award more state grants; opponents call it campaigning
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight BROOKINGS — South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden announced state economic development grants in two more communities Tuesday, drawing criticism from opponents in the race for governor who equated the announcements to [Read More…]
Federal government awards $189 million to South Dakota from new rural health fund
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota received about $11 million less than what it requested from a new federal rural health fund, and the amount is smaller than the awards for surrounding states. “These resources [Read More…]
Patriots star receiver Stefon Diggs faces strangulation charge, denies allegations
BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing strangulation and other criminal charges in connection with a dispute with his former private chef, police said. News of the charges emerged after a [Read More…]
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hyperextended his left knee and will be evaluated in 4 weeks
MIAMI (AP) — Nikola Jokic is only going to miss a few weeks, which is surely cause for the Denver Nuggets to take a giant sigh of relief. The Nuggets’ superstar center has been diagnosed with a [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: December 30, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, DECMEBER 30, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball fell to 1-3 on the season after a 60-52 loss to Lyman on Monday as part of the Hoop City Classic at the [Read More…]
2025 Hoop City Classic Results
HOOP CITY CLASSIC – CORN PALACE, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 No. 8 Freeman 75, No. 10 Lyman 57 – David Walter with 17 points. Tate Sorenson added eight points to surpass 1,000 for his career. Parkston 38, Dupree 30 [Read More…]
No. 1 Arizona Defeats South Dakota State, 99-71
TUCSON, Ariz. – South Dakota State hung around with No. 1/2 Arizona in the opening 20 minutes before the top-ranked Wildcats pulled away in the second half in a 99-71 victory on Monday, Dec. 29, in [Read More…]
Monday Sports: December 29, 2025
MONDAY SPORTS, DECMEBER 29, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball faces Lyman on Monday at 4 pm as part of the Hoop City Classic. Mitchell, 1-2 on the season, are coming off a [Read More…]
Yotes Close Out Non-Conference Schedule with 85-61 Win Over Mt. Marty
VERMILLION, S.D. — Four Coyotes scored in double-figures as South Dakota basketball closed out its nonconference schedule with an 85-61 win over Mount Marty Sunday in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Isaac Bruns poured in his eighth [Read More…]
Explosive Offense Propels Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball Past Bismarck State
BISMARCK, N.D. — Dakota Wesleyan Men’s Basketball traveled north to face Bismarck State for the second contest of this year’s home-and-home series against the Mystics. The first few minutes of the contest saw both teams scrap [Read More…]
Vikings still finding value and fun in winning down the stretch despite being out of contention
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After the Minnesota Vikings lost their fourth straight game and were shut out for the first time in 18 years, coach Kevin O’Connell simplified the game plan for the offense — and the focus [Read More…]
Smith’s diving TD catch in overtime sends Minnesota to 20-17 win over New Mexico in Rate Bowl
PHOENIX (AP) — Minnesota thrives in an era of bowl opt-outs, even when a national championship is out of reach. These Golden Gophers dig the postseason. Jalen Smith scored his second touchdown on a diving [Read More…]
Kyle Whittingham hired as Michigan football coach, replacing the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham as its football coach on Friday night, giving the longtime Utah coach a five-year contract to replace the fired and disgraced Sherrone Moore. “Kyle Whittingham is a well-respected and [Read More…]
‘We can do it’: A rural school near two Native American reservations nearly doubles its attendance
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight NORRIS — As the last round of students filters in from the school van to the main hallway, Principal Brian Brown greets each student by name, with a high five and [Read More…]
Fire Heavily Damages St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs
Firefighters from multiple departments responded Friday morning to a fire at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wessington Springs that caused significant damage to the building. Crews were dispatched just after 9 a.m. after reports of [Read More…]
Friday Sports: December 26, 2025
FRIDAY SPORTS, DECMEBER 26, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball faces Lyman on Monday at 4 pm as part of the Hoop City Classic. — Mitchell Kernels boys basketball takes on Jonesboro (Ga.) [Read More…]
Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Harrison Smith reveled in his moment with the roaring Minnesota crowd, blowing kisses during an extended showing on the videoboard near the end of one of his best games in a 14-year [Read More…]
Christmas schedule: Cavs-Knicks, Spurs-Thunder, Mavs-Warriors, Rockets-Lakers, Wolves-Nuggets
Jalen Williams’ plan for Thursday is mapped out like this: Presents in the morning, then a game in the afternoon. To him, that sounds like an exceptional Christmas. Williams and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City [Read More…]
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