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Chargers’ Dicker kicks winning field goal, Jefferson’s interception seals 22-19 OT win over Eagles
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert stiff-armed the opposition with his broken left hand, the defense forced big plays and the Los Angeles Chargers eked out a victory to move within two games of first [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: December 9, 2025
TUESDAY SPORTS, DECMEBER 9, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels gymnastics host O’Gorman for a dual at the high school gym on Thursday at 5 pm. — Mitchell Kernels boys and girls wrestling will compete at [Read More…]
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Attorney general of South Dakota chosen as president-elect of national association
South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has been elected unanimously to serve as president-elect of the National Association of Attorneys General, although he’s hoping to be in the U.S. House before he [Read More…]
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Grain-dealer bankruptcy hits creditors in multiple states, including South Dakota
Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor Some North Dakota farmers are owed money after a large bankruptcy filing by a Nebraska-based grain dealer. The North Dakota Department of Agriculture says farmers in the state are owed more [Read More…]
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South Dakota High School Basketball Preseason Media Poll
The Preseason South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll has been released. Teams are ranked by points received and first-place votes are in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Lincoln (11) 78 2. Brandon Valley (6) 58 3. Huron 43 [Read More…]
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Republicans left tribes out of their $50B rural fund. Now it’s up to states to share.
Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, KFF Health News The Trump administration is touting its $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as the largest-ever U.S. investment in rural health care. But the government made minimal mention of Native [Read More…]
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Texans stifle Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs in 20-10 victory to keep pace in AFC South race
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night into anything more than their next game. Didn’t matter that the Kansas City Chiefs had been the [Read More…]
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Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn’t control his emotions. “Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable,” he said after Sunday’s vote announcement. “Thoughts [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: December 8, 2025
MONDAY SPORTS, DECMEBER 8, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell senior Kyanna Gropper won the balance beam and finished runner-up in the all-around to lead Kernels gymnastics to a second-place team finish on Saturday at the [Read More…]
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Gun suicide deaths rise in South Dakota
Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight It’s becoming more common for South Dakotans to kill themselves with a gun, according to new data. The number of South Dakotans who took their own lives with a firearm rose [Read More…]
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McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — J.J. McCarthy threw a career-high three touchdown passes in his first turnover-free game, returning from his latest injury absence in prime form for the Minnesota Vikings in a 31-0 victory on Sunday that sent [Read More…]
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Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff, Alabama and Miami make it; Notre Dame left out
Nobody paying attention over the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana leading the way into this year’s College Football Playoff. But anyone paying attention over the last 24 hours knew the only sure [Read More…]
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Mathiowetz and Meyer Scores 28 Each in Win at Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – South Dakota state seniors Madison Mathiowetz and Brooklyn Meyer scored 28 points each Saturday afternoon in an 88-72 win over Northern Arizona at Rolle Activity Center. The Jackrabbits improve to 8-2 on the season. Meyer and Mathiowetz [Read More…]
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Coyotes Drop Home Showdown with Eastern Washington 67-63
VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women’s basketball converted one field goal in the fourth quarter, leading to a 67-63 loss to Eastern Washington Saturday in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion. Three Coyotes scored [Read More…]
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Jacks’ Season Ends in Playoff Loss at No. 3 Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana quarterback Keali’i Ah Yat threw for 360 yards and four touchdowns to lead the third-seeded Grizzlies to a 50-29 victory over South Dakota State in the second round of the Football [Read More…]
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Jackrabbits Topped by Vandals
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State had an opportunity with the clock winding down to force its contest on Saturday to overtime, but a late 3-pointer was unsuccessful as Idaho defeated the Jackrabbits 84-81 in First [Read More…]
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USD Runs Past Mercer in Dominant Shutout Victory
MACON, Ga. — The No. 11-seeded South Dakota Coyotes dominated from start to finish in the program’s first-ever FCS Playoff shutout with a 47-0 victory over the No. 6-seeded Mercer Bears Saturday afternoon from a rain-filled [Read More…]
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Clayborne Honored as Top MVFC Scholar Athlete
ST. LOUIS — South Dakota State defensive lineman Kobe Clayborne was honored Friday as the Missouri Valley Football Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year and four other Jackrabbits were selected to the MVFC Scholar-Athlete Team by a vote [Read More…]
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Hybertson & Tyler Earn NAIA First Team All-Region Honors From the AVCA
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kayleigh Hybertson and Elizabeth Tyler have been named NAIA First Team All-Region (mid-north) for their efforts throughout the 2025 season. Hybertson and Tyler both continue to earn conference and national recognition for their outstanding seasons. Hybertson, [Read More…]
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SDSU Volleyball Ends Season with Loss to Arizona in NCAA Tournament
STANFORD, Calif. – The South Dakota State volleyball team won the first NCAA Tournament set in program history Friday evening but fell 3-1 to Arizona in the opening round at Maples Pavilion. Set scores against the [Read More…]