Articles by Travis Kriens
Medical marijuana home cultivation licenses surge in South Dakota
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota Health Department official told lawmakers Monday that the number of medical marijuana patients in the state who are licensed to grow medical cannabis at home has grown by [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: August 18, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 18, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s Asher Dannenbring leads the Warrior-Lynx Invite after Monday’s opening round at the Brandon Golf Course. Dannenbring shot a 1-under 70 and is the only golfer in [Read More…]
Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Bell’s two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Monday night. The first six batters reached [Read More…]
Mitchell’s Dannenbring leads Warrior-Lynx Invite after opening round
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Mitchell’s Asher Dannenbring grabbed the individual lead Monday after the opening round of the two-day Warrior-Lynx Invite at the Brandon Golf Course. Dannenbring carded a 1-under 70, making him the only [Read More…]
2026 South Dakota High School Football Preseason Media Poll
The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll is listed below, ranking the top-five teams and points received. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA Lincoln (16) 95 Brandon Valley (3) 69 Jefferson (1) 67 Harrisburg 42 O’Gorman 23 [Read More…]
Monday Sports: August 17, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 17, 2026 CLASS B STATE AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT — The Alexandria Angels won their sixth Class B state amateur baseball championship and first since 2020 with a 12-2, seven inning victory over [Read More…]
2026 State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results
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…]
Jackrabbits Set Team Record in 11-0 win over MSU-Moorhead
BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State recorded 11 goals, setting a program record in the process, to defeat MSU Moorhead by an 11-0 score on Sunday at Fishback Soccer Park. The Jackrabbits opened the scoring in [Read More…]
South Dakota battles to 1-1 Draw against Nebraska
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA— South Dakota women’s soccer earned a 1-1 draw against Nebraska Sunday afternoon at Hibner Stadium, holding a halftime lead before the Cornhuskers equalized in the 83rd minute. The Coyotes struck first late in [Read More…]
Tyler Becomes Program’s All-Time Career Dig Leader as Dakota Wesleyan Cruises to 4-0 Start
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan Volleyball completed its run at the Our Lady of the Lake Varsity Invite, capping off an impressive weekend with two match sweeps against Rocky Mountain and the hosting [Read More…]
Alec Bohm has 5 hits in the Phillies’ 9-1 victory over the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night. Bohm doubled in the second, fourth and ninth [Read More…]
Alexandria, Dell Rapids PBR clash for Class B championship berth
MITCHELL, S.D. – The Alexandria Angels and Dell Rapids PBR will meet Saturday with a spot in the Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament championship game on the line. First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 [Read More…]
Friday Sports: August 14, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 14, 2026 STATE AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – THURSDAY — The Alexandria Angels held on for a 5-4 win over Volga on Thursday night at Cadwell Park and advance to the State Amateur [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Cruise to Season Opening Victory
BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State scored four goals in the opening 21 minutes of action en route to a 6-0 win over Manitoba on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Fishback Soccer Park. The six-goal difference was [Read More…]
Phillies homer 3 times into the Field of Dreams corn in 7-1 win over Twins, with pair from Schwarber
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field to stretch his major league -leading total to 37, as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 on Thursday night [Read More…]
South Dakota State Men to face Green Bay at Pentagon in December
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will square off in a men’s college basketball matchup at the Sanford Pentagon on Monday, Dec. 21. Game time and ticket information [Read More…]
Dakota Wesleyan Athletics Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Class
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Athletics has announced its inductees for the 2026 Tiger Hall of Fame class. This year’s group includes six total candidates, with five individuals being honored, alongside a historic DWU football [Read More…]
State commission accepts $290 million bid for Platte-Winner Bridge, $40 million above estimate
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight The South Dakota Transportation Commission on Thursday approved a nearly $290 million bid — about $40 million above the state’s estimate — to replace the Platte-Winner Bridge. The vote means the [Read More…]
The Twins’ problem isn’t how much they spend. It’s how well they spend it.
Travis Kriens – KORN News Radio Sports Director Spending. Spending. Spending. Money. Money. Money. It seems to be the central argument surrounding the Minnesota Twins future these days. What is the payroll? Is it going [Read More…]
Thursday Sports: August 13, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, AUGUST 13, 2026 STATE AMATEUR BASEBALL TOURNAMENT – WEDNESDAY — Canova rallied past Redfield Dairy Queen 9-6 Wednesday night at Cadwell Park. The Gang broke a 5-5 tie with two runs in the [Read More…]