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USD shuffles past Penguins in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN, OH (Dakota News Now) - 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 Coyotes to erase the deficit with a 27-3 scoring run to secure the program’s first-ever win at Stambaugh Stadium Saturday night.

Photos: Scenes from a dramatic Bison victory against SDSU in a Dakota Marker classic

NDSU quarterback Cam Miller threw the game-winning TD pass with less than two minutes to play in the fourth quarter.

High school soccer: Job's late goal seals second half comeback for Vermillion in state title match

Vermillion rallied off three goals in the second half of the South Dakota Class A state title game against James Valley Christian to win 3-2 and snap its 12-year title

Swaffar: Three observations from South Dakota’s 27-17 victory over Youngstown State

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – South Dakota collected its first-ever college football victory in Youngstown, Ohio against Youngstown State 27-17 despite trailing 14-0 at one point during the first half.

Football: Defending Champions Parkston, Avon Earn Top Seeds In Playoffs

Pairings for South Dakota Class 11B football and the three nine-man football classes were announced late Friday night.

The Early Option

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.

State Soccer: Unbeaten Tigers, Raiders Face Off For Class AA Girls’ Soccer Title

Two teams on impressive winning streaks will face off to start the South Dakota State Soccer Finals, as 17-0 Harrisburg faces 15-0 Rapid City Stevens for the Class AA girls’

Playoffs for state's Class 9AA, 9A, 9B and 11B teams slated to open on Thursday

The state's high school football playoffs are set to open Thursday for Class 11B and Class 9AA, 9A and 9B teams.

Game Day notebook: Bison DE Roques ready to 'scratch and claw' for chance to hoist Dakota Marker

NDSU senior Loshiaka Roques hasn't been part of a win against rival South Dakota State since he joined the Bison football program.

South Dakota high school football final scores from the Sioux Falls-area in Week 8

Final scores from Week 8 of the South Dakota high school football season. Brandon Valley 21, Harrisburg 7 O’Gorman 28, Rapid City Stevens 0 Jefferson 39, Rapid City Central 13 Lincoln 53, Aberdeen Central 2 Washington 42, Roosevelt 7 Yankton 28 ...

What channel is the Youngstown State vs. South Dakota game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Oct. 19 Youngstown State Penguins vs. South Dakota Coyotes Week 8 college football matchup.

Dakota Marker: Offensive line play key to Jackrabbit offensive surge

Gone were arguably the two greatest offensive linemen of SDSU's Division I era — left tackle Garret Greenfield and left guard Mason McCormick, a pair of All-Americans that steamrolled the opposition for years. And with mammoth right tackle John O'Brian moving on as well, the Jacks had three starting roles up for grabs as the season began.

50 South Dakota National Guard soldiers deploy for border operation

Soldiers from the 109th Engineer Battalion of Rapid City departed to southern California this week in support of border operations and ‘Operation International Drug Trafficking.’

Minnesota Swims Past South Dakota State, St. Thomas on Senior Night

The Minnesota men’s and women’s dive team remain undefeated after defeating both South Dakota State and St. Thomas in a tri-dual at home Friday night. The No. 18-ranked men’s team

Dept. of Education releases annual report card for South Dakota schools

The 2023-2024 report card for South Dakota has been released, sharing the performance of each of the state’s public schools.

First-round playoff games set for South Dakota Class 11B, nine-man football

The 16-team brackets for the Class 11B and nine-man brackets were announced by the South Dakota High School Activities Association at the conclusion of the Oct. 18 games. The first round of the playoffs will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24 at home sites around the state.

Woster: South Dakota misses out on swing-state attention in presidential politics

It don’t mean a thing if you ain’t got that swing,’’ as the old song says. And 43 of us states just don’t have that swing. We are predictable to candidates, Terry Woster writes.

It's been almost one year since an investigation launched into a former CBI DNA analyst

The agency said as of August, more than 800 impacted cases have been identified. The criminal investigation is still ongoing.

More Information Released On Fatal Tuesday Accident

The name of the driver involved with a fatal accident in Yankton Tuesday has been released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Counties fending off a storm of election-related lawsuits

At least a dozen county auditors have received petitions from local residents this year seeking to ban election technology such as electronic tabulators

South Dakota Mines, Northern State men's basketball to scrimmage in Chamberlain to support local food relief

Scrimmage will benefit Chamberlain's Cub Pack program, with admission to the game being donations to the program.

Towns across SD welcoming pheasant hunters

City’s across South Dakota are welcoming hunters, both locally and from across the nation, to prepare for the opening of pheasant season.

South Dakota pheasant season returns, bringing hunters, dollars to Mitchell region

The annual pheasant season is arguably the biggest jewel in the crown of South Dakota's outdoor sporting calendar. It's a signature experience for hunters around the world who crave the chase of the state's official bird.

Pheasant hunters flock to South Dakota

The traditional pheasant season opener in South Dakota annually attracts thousands of people, with many touching down at the Sioux Falls Regional Airport.

FEMA aid tops $14.7 million as South Dakota recovers from summer floods

As the dust settles from the summer floods that wreaked havoc across southeastern South Dakota, disaster recovery centers have closed and the application deadline has passed. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration,

Soccer: Bucks' Pedersen Named All-ESD

Yankton junior Jack Pedersen has been named all-Eastern South Dakota Conference for boys’ soccer. The league announced its post-season awards late Thursday evening.

Untrained employees mishandled kids’ meds at Native American boarding school, staff allege

A lack of training and a disorganized system contributed to “med errors,” including some students being “given the wrong medication," said one long-time teacher at the BIE-operated Flandreau Indian School.

UND women's soccer players voicing concerns regarding facility, equality

Team members have met with UND President Andy Armacost and have sent an outline of concerns to the school's Title IX Coordinator

Panthers: UNI needs to continue to have trust, belief ahead of No.10 UND

That and that alone the Panthers (2-4 overall, 0-2 Missouri Valley Football Conference) say is the only way to plow forward as it set to take on No. 10 North Dakota (4-2, 1-1) Saturday at the Alerus Center in a 1 p.m. kickoff.

Our View: Community: Renewed Native America ride supports reconciliation

There are very few events we can point to that enhance the Mankato area’s diverse culture and remind us of the importance of reconciliation in all human activities.

Jordan Davis, Scotty McCreery headline 2025 Cattlemen's Foundation concert

The 12th annual South Dakota Cattlemen’s Foundation Prime Time Gala & Concert will feature country music hitmakers.

South Dakota veterans upset with ‘Yes on Amendment H’ ads

Some veterans have taken exception to an Amendment H ad that depicts veterans with tape over their mouths to portray that they have no say unless they join a political party.

Home care agency opens In Watertown, serves northeast South Dakota

Home Instead, an at-home care provider that has operated for 10 years, was founded by Tom and Tana Catron out of Mitchell. In June, the Catrons opened an office at 810 South Maple St. in Watertown, which serves as headquarters for all of the company's clients throughout northeastern South Dakota.

How do I vote in South Dakota? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in South Dakota.

Live at 7 p.m.: NDSU volleyball vs. the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on WDAY Xtra

WDAY Xtra is live this Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., as the NDSU volleyball team squares off against the SDSU Jackrabbits.

NDSU to host SDSU in Dakota Marker Game

FARGO – The 21st annual Dakota Marker football game between No. 1-ranked South Dakota State and No. 2-ranked North Dakota State has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, October 19, with television coverage on ESPN2.

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