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SDSU women repeat as Summit League Soccer Tournament Champions

FARGO, N.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota State scored in the 14th minute and never wavered from that point as the Jackrabbits defeated Oral Roberts, 3-1, to win the 2024 Summit League Women’s Soccer Championship at Dacotah Field on Sunday. The title ...

South Dakota visits Iowa following Sandfort's 22-point game

Iowa hosts the South Dakota Coyotes after Pryce Sandfort scored 22 points in Iowa's 89-74 win against the Southern Jaguars

First Kids-Made Market Debuts in Rapid City

Rapid City S.D. - We see craft fairs and similar events all the time in the Black Hills. What happened for the first time yesterday, however, was a similar event.

DWU cross country closes out year at GPAC championships

ASHLAND, Neb. — The Dakota Wesleyan cross country teams concluded their seasons at the Great Plains Athletic Conference championships on Saturday at Mahoney State Park. In the men’s competition, the Tigers finished in 10th place with 288 points as a team.

Tucker Carlson angrily accuses Senate Republicans of plotting ‘coup’ against Trump

At least three Republicans are vying for the top spot — John Cornyn of Texas, Rick Scott of Florida, and John Thune of South Dakota who serves as the Senate minority whip — NBC News reported, and Carlson took issue with two of them. “What the hell is ...

Elon Musk makes surprising announcement on GOP's direction as MAGA media looks to shake up Senate leadership race

They include Rick Scott from Florida, John Thune from South Dakota and John Cornyn from Texas. In Musk's poll on X, Scott was far and away the favorite to become the next majority leader, with 66 percent of votes by X users. The next most popular option ...

State Football Roundup: Butler runs past Valparaiso, 24-17

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) — Joey Suchy raced 36 yards for a touchdown to start the fourth quarter to cap off Butler’s 24-17 win over Valparaiso on Saturday, putting the Bulldogs in a three-way tie for second place in the Pioneer Football League.

SD Mines and Black Hills State football teams pick up big wins

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) -The South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State football teams fought through the rain to pick up big wins on Saturday. The Hardrockers defeated Colorado Mesa 17-14 while the Yellow Jackets pounded Adams State 45-3.

Coyotes return from bye and chop down Sycamores

The Coyotes would punch the ball in the endzone again for the second time midway through the second quarter. A one-yard touchdown run for Travis Theis (Sr., Pratt, Kan.) would mark his 31st as a Coyote moving him into third all-time in program history, making it 14-0 Yotes.

Pierre, Bouman lead South Dakota's offensive free-for-all in Coyotes' 7TD shutout win

Charles Pierre Jr. averaged 15 yards per carry on 11 carries and scored two touchdowns and South Dakota dismantled Indiana State 49-0 on Saturday.

Coyotes blank Indiana State in tune-up for end of season push

Nielson said the commanding performance was a welcomed boost as the Coyotes gear up for a road trip to face North Dakota in Grand Forks on Nov. 16. After that, USD returns home for a date with No. 1-ranked North Dakota State in the regular-season finale.

Stanley County youth among SDSU Extension 4-H 2024 Premier Exhibitor award recipients

South Dakota State University Extension 4-H is pleased to announce the 2024 Premier Exhibitor Award winners.

Game, Fish and Parks achieves 1.6 million acres of public access, sets 2 million acre goal

Walk-In Area land along South of Harrisburg. (Joshua Haiar/SD Searchlight). The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has surpassed its goal of creating public access to 1.6 million acres of private land one year ahead of schedule. The news came in ...

South Dakota to set record for female lawmakers

(NewsNation) — In the new year, a record number of women will serve in the South Dakota legislature. According to unofficial election results from the State Secretary’s office, thirty-nine female lawmakers will serve; up eight from the 2023-24 legislature.

Names Released in Bon Homme County Fatal Crash

TYNDALL — Two people died Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Tyndall in Bon Homme County.

Inside KELOLAND: Veterans voices

Monday marks Veterans Day, a time to honor and remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. In this half-hour special,

Watertown secures spot in state Class 11AA championship with semifinal win over Brookings

Watertown made sure the final high school football game played in the 83-year-old Stadium was a memorable one.

South Dakota Beef Welcomes 2024-2025 Jr. Beef Ambassadors

The 2024-2025 Junior Beef Ambassador class will kick off their year with youth leadership training opportunities on November 2, 2024, at South Dakota State University, where they will tour the SDSU Cow-Calf Unit, SDSU Meat Lab and SDSU Dairy Bar.

Kristi Noem: Democratic governors should work with Donald Trump

Kristi Noem joins NewsNation to discuss rumors she might be tapped to serve under President-elect Donald Trump.

Two men seriously hurt after two-vehicle collision in Franklin County

The State Patrol says both Coombes and Hernandez suffered serious injuries. Coombes was flown by helicopter to Mercy Des Moines. Hernandez was taken by ambulance to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. The State Patrol says both men's lives were saved by wearing their seat belt.

Jensen leads Creighton with 23 in season-opening loss to South Dakota State

MOLLY FINISHES WITH 16. JAYS GO ON TO WIN 9251. Creighton women’s basketball (0-0 Big East, 0-1 overall) fell 76-71 to South Dakota State (0-0 Summit League, 2-0 overall) Friday night for the team’s 2024-25 away season opener in Brookings, South Dakota ...

Kansas vs. North Carolina score, takeaways: Jayhawks blow 20-point lead but emerge victorious in top-10 tilt

Jayhawks coach Bill Self ties legendary coach Phog Allen for most program wins in history with victory vs. Tar Heels

WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UTPB defeats South Dakota Mines in season opener

The UTPB women’s basketball team began the 2024-25 season with a 63-53 win against South Dakota Mines Friday at Falcon Dome. UTPB’s Taysha Rushton led the scoring for the Falcons with 19 points as she went 6-of-15 from the floor and 6-of-6 on free throws.

Cluff's 23 lead South Dakota State past Long Beach State 80-79

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Oscar Cluff had 23 points in South Dakota State's 80-79 win over Long Beach State on Friday.

Lost Democratic seat in state Senate signals newly competitive district

Tamara Grove, senator-elect for District 26 in the South Dakota Legislature, poses at a Lower Brule community center in front of artwork by Dion Stands and Looks Back. Some of South Dakota’s tribal areas have long been considered Democratic strongholds ...

South Dakota State men win First Bank & Trust opener

Oscar Cluff is making a good first impression on South Dakota State. After sparking the Jackrabbits to a season-opening win over McNeese State in Sioux Falls, Cluff helped SDSU christen First Bank & Trust Arena with a win on Friday night as his three-point play with 1.

What channel is South Dakota State vs North Dakota on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 11 game

What channel is South Dakota State football vs North Dakota on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, and live streaming info.

No. 21 Creighton women's basketball upset by South Dakota State in season opener

Brooklyn Meyer led South Dakota State’s dominant post performance at First Bank & Trust Arena, and the No. 21 Bluejays dropped their season opener to the Jackrabbits.

Fighting the homeless stigma: South Dakota Marine was more than a mugshot

Lloyd Bald Eagle, also known as Anuk, was reported missing on November 1, 2022. In February of 2024, an individual’s body was recovered in Rapid City from a culvert on Lacrosse Street. The remains were identified using DNA in October. It was Lloyd Bald Eagle.

U of South Dakota's $1.1M telehealth training grant: 4 notes

Federal grant of $1.1 million to fund training for South Dakota healthcare workers in telehealth services, increasing access to quality care.

Ethan Elementary School honored nationally for student achievement

Ethan Elementary School and Timber Lake Elementary School earned the honor based on the outstanding academic achievement of their students.

Key 2024 election takeaways: Trump sets tone for South Dakota Republican rout

The Republican rampage that propelled Donald Trump to the White House with majorities in the U.S. Senate and possibly the U.S. House of Representatives was felt strongly in conservative South Dakota. Not just in candidate races, where GOP establishment ...

History of marijuana failures in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A measure to legalize recreational marijuana in South Dakota failed in the 2024 general election, making the state *0-3 in its attempts to gain access to adult-use recreational cannabis. Let’s take a look back. The asterisk ...

South Dakota votes against constitutional abortion protections

Scripps News and Decision Desk HQ project South Dakota will not enshrine abortion protections in its state constitution.

Community health workers spread across the US, even in rural areas

Community health worker programs can address common barriers in rural areas, where people face higher rates of poverty and certain health problems, said Gabriela Boscán Fauquier, who oversees community health worker initiatives at the National Rural Health Association.

Officials On Alert For Whooping Cough

The surge of a familiar bug in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has state health officials reaching out to inform and prepare communities.

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