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Party will not replace withdrawn US Senate candidate, S.D. Democratic official says
Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Democratic Party will not select a replacement candidate for the U.S. Senate nominee who ended his campaign Tuesday, a party official said. That statement came Wednesday from state [Read More…]
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Hopes grow for higher ethanol blend with inclusion in U.S. Senate farm bill
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s congressional delegation is hopeful that year-round, nationwide approval of E15 — a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol — will clear Congress this year, bolstered by its inclusion in the [Read More…]
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Mitchell Salvation Army seeks community’s help to restock frozen meal supply
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Mitchell Area United Way is urging community members to help replenish the Mitchell Salvation Army’s critically low inventory of frozen meals. The organization is seeking donations of frozen entrees, side dishes [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: August 5, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 5, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT — Madison defeated Dakota Valley 2-1 on Tuesday to win the Class B Legion state tournament. It’s Madison’s first Class B Legion state title [Read More…]
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Summit League Releases Basketball Schedules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Summit League announced its men’s and women’s basketball schedules for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Thursday. Both slates begin following the New Year and will feature a 14-game, home-and-home mirrored schedule [Read More…]
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Bobby Witt Jr. returns from back injury and leads Royals to 8-2 win over Twins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup Tuesday night, leading the Kansas City Royals to an 8-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. [Read More…]
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How South Dakota hospitals fared in the latest quality ratings
Bart Pfankuch/South Dakota News Watch Two hospitals in South Dakota were rated “below average” in 2026 based on a regular review of patient care and medical outcome benchmarks set by the federal government. But those [Read More…]
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South Dakota’s Democratic nominee for US Senate drops out
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee ended his campaign Tuesday. “In recent weeks, my family has faced extraordinary personal challenges,” Julian Beaudion said in a written statement. “As many of you [Read More…]
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Zion Lutheran Church Welcomes New Vicar Nathan Shelton and Family to Mitchell Congregation
Zion Lutheran Church in Mitchell has welcomed Vicar Nathan Shelton, his wife Kendra, and their children, Eleanor, Levi and Joshua, to the congregation. Shelton was officially installed during Sunday’s service and has begun his year [Read More…]
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Fire damages Brandon Valley Baseball Association grandstand
BRANDON, S.D. — A fire heavily damaged the Brandon Valley Baseball Association’s First National Bank Field less than two days after one of its teams won a state championship. Association officials said the fire broke [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: August 4, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 4, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Dakota Valley 10, Volga 7 (9 innings) – Sterling Schauff with a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Madison 12, [Read More…]
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South Dakota State Ranked Third in Preseason Media Poll
CHICAGO — The South Dakota State football team begins the 2026 season in a familiar spot with a high ranking in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Poll. The Jackrabbits hold the No. 3 spot in [Read More…]
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Mitchell swimmers shine at Futures meet, Pickett sets four state records
Mitchell swimmers capped the long-course season with standout performances at the Futures Swim Meet in Madison, Wisconsin, highlighted by state records, podium finishes and finals appearances against many of the nation’s top amateur swimmers. Five [Read More…]
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Skubal to Dodgers, García to Yankees as MLB teams make additions before trade deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers — who else? — are the big winners so far at the Major League Baseball trade deadline after adding two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal to a loaded roster as they chase [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: August 3, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 3, 2026 CLASS B STATE LEGION BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Madison 4, Volga 3 Dell Rapids 9, Parkston 7 – Elimination Game. Parkston ends the season with a 22-11 record. Dakota Valley 8, Groton [Read More…]
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Water Line Break Causes Temporary Kitchen Disruptions at The Ammo Box Bar & Grill in Ethan
The Ammo Box Bar & Grill in Ethan is warning customers that kitchen service may be temporarily unavailable at times over the next couple of weeks following a water line break early Saturday morning. Ownernership [Read More…]
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2026 State Amateur Baseball Tournament Bracket Released
KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 will have complete coverage of all area teams in this year’s 2026 Class B Amateur Baseball Tournament in Mitchell at Cadwell Park; Alexandria, Kimball/White Lake, Mt. Vernon, Parkston Mudcats, [Read More…]
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Arozarena scores in 9th as Mariners snap losing streak with 4-3 win over Twins
SEATTLE (AP) — Randy Arozarena scored in the ninth inning on Cal Raleigh’s groundout to first base, and the Seattle Mariners snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on [Read More…]
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Mitchell Public Library launches Toy Lending Library for families
MITCHELL, S.D. — The Mitchell Public Library is expanding its resources for young families with the launch of a Toy Lending Library beginning Monday, Aug. 3. The program is made possible through a donation from [Read More…]
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Saturday Sports: August 1, 2026
SATURDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 1, 2026 CLASS B LEGION BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT – FRIDAY IN MADISON Volga 3, Dell Rapids 1 Parkston 7, Belle Fourche 1 Groton 3, Garretson 2 Madison 6, Dakota Valley 4 (10 [Read More…]