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Broomball brings fast-paced family fun to Hill City for another year

Locals, like Ryan Schulte, have gathered at this pond in Hill City for more than two decades for their annual tradition: broomball, and they're inviting people to join every Saturday.

More fog, warm temps today

Temperatures will be warm enough to support some rainfall tomorrow, mainly in eastern parts of the viewing area. We’ll keep things dry through the weekend, but next week we’re keeping a close eye on a rain/snow mix that could move in for the day Monday.

Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development

Peyote, a cactus containing mescaline, is sacred to many Indigenous people. It’s being threatened by over harvesting, drug decriminalization laws and psychedelic use. Members of the Native American Church agree the plant must be protected, but differ on how to accomplish this. (AP Video: Jessie Wardarski)

College signings: Alta-Aurelia's Peterson inks with South Dakota St. for women's XC, track

Alta-Aurelia senior Nora Peterson enjoys the time off she gets over the holiday break, but part of the recent South Dakota State cross country and track signee just wants to

Our View: Dakota Ride | The necessity of commemoration

For most of the nation, the Dakota War is a sentence in the history books, if that: six weeks in the remote frontier in the midst of the Civil War.

Aberdeen-based Agtegra Cooperative acquires Millbank, SD’s UPI Petroleum

Agtegra Cooperative has acquired the assets of UPI Petroleum, a c-store and bulk fuel and propane business in Milbank, South Dakota.

Bobcats vs. Bison has a familiar feel

Montana State's path to FCS title game against NDSU is similar to 2021 but Bobcats believe 'this team is different'.

Northwestern offers homeschool classes

Northwestern College in Orange City has created a free opportunity for home-schooled students in kindergarten through eighth grade to attend gym classes taught by professor Jeff Schouten’s students who are physical education majors. The classes are held once a week for an hour for eight weeks in the fall and five weeks in the spring.

DWU’s Samuel Aslesen named GPAC men’s basketball offensive player of the week

The Howard native averaged 23.5 points and eight rebounds as the Tigers picked up two wins in Arizona last week

Shooting on I-91 in Enfield under investigation, state police say

Troopers from Troop H in Hartford responded to I-91 North in the area of Exit 46 in Enfield for a highway shooting incident around 4:04 a.m. on Wednesday.

Authorities believe Colorado cold case victim may be from South Dakota

Law enforcement recently released digital reconstruction images of a woman who is believed to be from South Dakota.

Big Sky Now: Breaking down the semifinals, rivalries heat up

In this special Christmas Eve edition, we dive into Montana State’s dominant 31-17 win over South Dakota, punching their ticket to the FCS Championship.

State officials announce over $80 million investment to restore key natural areas: 'Protecting our natural resources for the future'

Grasslands once made up 95% of South Dakota. Now factors such as increased wood plants, conversion to farmlands, invasive species, and urban development have all drastically reduced that number. The Public News Service reported that 1.6 million acres were eradicated in 2021 alone, which is about the size of the state of Delaware.

Becoming a resident of South Dakota is easy. It matters in CT.

Goetz estimated more than 30,000 people are full-time traveler residents of South Dakota, but the actual number is unclear. The state Department of Public Safety, which handles driver licensing, says it doesn’t track the number of full-time traveler applications.

How to watch Santa Clara Broncos vs. South Dakota Coyotes: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | December 21

The South Dakota Coyotes (9-5) will attempt to halt a four-game road losing skid at the Santa Clara Broncos (7-5) on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET.In its most recent game, Santa Clara

South Dakota State Jackrabbits take on the No. 6 Texas Longhorns, aim for 8th straight win

South Dakota State is looking to build upon its seven-game win streak with a victory over No. 6 Texas. Sunday's matchup is the first of the season for the two teams.

South Dakota DCI finds Yankton police justified in high school parking lot shooting

The DCI processed the crime scene, collected and analyzed evidence, reviewed forensic examinations, interviewed the officers involved, gathered witness statements and viewed all available video.

South Dakota authorities rule officer-involved shooting at Yankton school was justified

A review completed by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) found that the actions of the two Yankton police officers involved in the shooting were justified. South Dakota Attorney General Jackley said the uncooperative suspect posed a danger to those nearby.

Colorado cold case victim may be from South Dakota

Authorities believe an unidentified woman found dead in Colorado in 1999 may have ties to South Dakota. And they are hoping someone here in KELOLAND may be able to help identify her. A man discovered the skeletal remains of Jane Doe in southern Colorado on Aug.

1 reason why each FCS semifinal team can win the title

With all of the remaining playoff teams having great rushing attacks, a proven ability to stop the run will be important down the closing stretch for South Dakota State. If SDSU can make its opponents one-dimensional, forcing them to pass in the last two games, it could lead to a three-peat.

South Dakota State releases 2025 football schedule

Dec. 19—BROOKINGS — South Dakota State's 2025 football schedule will again include 12 games, with seven of them coming at home and all 12 against Division I opponents. The school released next year's slate on Thursday, with the Jackrabbits opening the ...

Phonics-based ‘science of reading’ on track for South Dakota implementation

Phonics-based instruction could soon be a state standard in South Dakota. The Department of Education is working to align state standards for English and language arts with the phonics-based “science of reading” framework.

South Dakota Set For Semifinal Showdown With Montana State

South Dakota’s Teven McKelvey, 3, picks off a pass intended for UC Davis’ C.J. Hutton, 1, during their FCS Quarterfinal matchup, Saturday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. The interception was one of six turnovers forced by the Coyotes in their 35-21 semifinal victory over the Aggies. USD travels to top-seeded Montana State this Saturday.

Summit tries to intimidate its critics

Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Lee Blank, right, talks to reporters, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the state Capitol in Bismarck,

Resident-driven ideas in Hot Springs at heart of Engage South Dakota

Engage South Dakota uses community input, a citywide survey and meetings to identify challenges and bring forward potentially replicable solutions.

South Dakota State WR Griffin Wilde surging heading into FCS semifinal matchup with Bison

FARGO — South Dakota State receiver Griffin Wilde was the understudy as a true freshman last season, playing with veteran pass catchers Jadon and Jaxon Janke. While the Janke twins have moved on, Wilde has elevated his performance in his second season in ...

SDSU’s Jimmy Rogers says the top four teams are still alive in the FCS Playoffs

One thing is very clear. The top 4 teams in the country are still alive and Jimmy Rogers and Mark Gronowski both told me the last 2 days on Calling All Sports that South Dakota State is anxious for a rematch with the Bison. And that the Jacks are playing much better football now.

Cooler temps today

Not only will wind be a factor this time, but cooler temperatures will be on the way as well. Temperatures along and south of I-90 will be falling throughout the day Thursday. As a result of the wind blowing around new and pre-existing snowfall,

How much will cold College Football Playoff weather matter? A Big Ten vs. SEC debate

Our writers in the Big Ten and SEC debate how big of an impact the frigid forecasts could have on Penn State-SMU and Ohio State-Tennessee.

Former State Employee Charged With Corruption

In what South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley termed “public corruption,” a former state employee from Springfield faces 26 felony counts for signing off on health inspections she

Next three games may be a “tune up” chance for Alabama men’s basketball before playing in the SEC

Alabama’s mens’ basketball team is heading north for tomorrow’s game against North Dakota. This game plus matches against Kent State and South Dakota State represent the last chance the Crimson Tide have to tune up their game before facing play in the Southeastern Conference.

SD gas prices decline 2.5 cents

Average gasoline prices in South Dakota have fallen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.71/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 628 stations in South Dakota. Prices

South Dakota visits Utah Tech following Forte’s 21-point performance

South Dakota visits the Utah Tech Trailblazers after Chase Forte scored 21 points in the Coyotes' 89-66 victory against the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

Meet the 2024 SCJ Large School All-Area Volleyball Team

Sioux City Journal Large School All-Area Volleyball Team. It is led by co-Players of the Year Maliyah Hacker and Maddie LaFleur of Bishop Heelan and features the

Basketball: Vermillion, Centerville Remain Atop Girls’ Polls

The Vermillion and Centerville girls remained atop their respective classes in the South Dakota Media basketball poll, announced Monday.

What a championship would mean for each FCS semifinal team

Montana State, South Dakota, South Dakota State and North Dakota State. Winning a title means something different for each one.

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