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Advocates turn in petition urging acceptance of $69M for energy rebates; no response from Noem
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A rural advocacy group has turned in its petition signed by 904 South Dakotans urging Governor Kristi Noem to reconsider her decision to reject nearly $69 million in federal funds for [Read More…]
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Counties fending off a storm of election-related lawsuits
Makenzie Huber and Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight Some county officials in South Dakota are still dealing with a flurry of election-related litigation that began last spring, despite several losses by plaintiffs claiming violations of election [Read More…]
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Native American cultural site forgotten in Iowa, preserved in South Dakota
Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch LYON COUNTY, Iowa – In the far northwest corner of Iowa, a mown trail winds among burial mounds and artifacts of the Oneota people, a cultural grouping of Native American nations [Read More…]
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Funeral mourners recall Tim Johnson’s hard work, humor, faith and devotion to family
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Tim Johnson’s legacy stretches across South Dakota. It’s in each drop of water from the Mni Wiconi water project, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, and several [Read More…]
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Pot laws in South Dakota: Thousands of charges, few harsh penalties imposed
John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight It’s true that on paper, South Dakota’s cannabis laws are some of the strictest in the nation. It’s also true that judges rarely impose the most severe sanctions available in [Read More…]
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Officials urge voters to be prepared and consider voting early as turnout predictions grow
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The county officials who run South Dakota’s elections want voters to study up and prepare for long wait times on Election Day, if they don’t plan to vote early. As of [Read More…]
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Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jake Bates kicked a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left and the Detroit Lions beat Minnesota 31-29 on Sunday, handing the Vikings their first loss in a back-and-forth game befitting of the NFL’s strongest division. Jahmyr [Read More…]
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Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump’s campaign suggested he would begin previewing his closing argument Saturday night with Election Day barely two weeks away. But the former president kicked off his rally with a detailed story about Arnold Palmer, at [Read More…]
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Juan Soto’s 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time
CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference-maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top. They’re one step away. Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs [Read More…]
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No. 5 Georgia knocks off No. 1 Texas 30-15, with Etienne running for 3 TDs
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for three touchdowns, the first two set up by cornerback Daylen Everette’s takeaways, and fifth-ranked Georgia went on to beat Quinn Ewers and No. 1 Texas 30-15 on [Read More…]
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Jacks Drop Defensive Slugfest at North Dakota State
FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota State quarterback Cam Miller connected with RaJa Nelson on two touchdown passes, including the game-winner from 20 yards out with 1 minute and 49 seconds remaining to lift the second-ranked [Read More…]
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Coyotes Down Penguins 27-17 to Claim First Win in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — It was the Penguins defending their home turf that got the first 14 points of the night in eastern Ohio, but it would be the explosive plays from Charles Pierre Jr. that would spark the [Read More…]
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SDSU Wins 18th Straight at St. Thomas
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The South Dakota State volleyball team extended its win streak to 18 Saturday afternoon with a 3-1 (16-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-18) victory at St. Thomas. At 18-0 overall (6-0 Summit), SDSU is [Read More…]
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Friday Sports, October 18, 2024
FRIDAY SPORTS, OCTOBER 18, 2024 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels football will be at Huron this Friday night at 7 pm. The KORN pregame show starts at 6 pm. — Mitchell Kernels volleyball. [Read More…]
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Allison Meyerink Named Women’s Golf GPAC Player of the Week
Mitchell, S.D. — Allison Meyerink has earned the title of GPAC/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women’s Golfer of the Week following a standout performance at the Mustang Derby Invite in Sioux City, Iowa. As a freshman from Mitchell, South [Read More…]
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SDSU Sweeps NDSU, Improves to 17-0
FARGO, N.D. – South Dakota State volleyball dominated North Dakota State Thursday night at Benton Bunker Fieldhouse, keeping its unbeaten start to the season alive. Set scores against the Bison went 25-23, 25-14, 25-18. The Jackrabbits [Read More…]
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Jacks, Bison Set For Marker Showdown
The South Dakota State University football team will put its No. 1 ranking on the line and pursue more history Saturday night, when it travels to second-ranked North Dakota State. Kickoff for the annual Dakota [Read More…]
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Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off another October blowout, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are one win from the World Series. Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went [Read More…]
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Fry’s 2-run homer in 10th sends Guardians to stunning 7-5 win over Yankees, close to 2-1 in ALCS
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jhonkensy Noel saved Cleveland’s season. David Fry extended it. With two huge swings, the Guardians hit back at the big, bad New York Yankees and tightened an AL Championship Series that was [Read More…]
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With Republican control of Legislature assured, Democrats target competitive districts
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight It’s no secret that Republicans will keep control of the South Dakota Legislature this election year. The questions heading into the Nov. 5 election are whether the results will widen the [Read More…]
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