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2 weeks ago in College, High School,
Final Games of Girls Basketball State Tournaments, DWU Baseball in GPAC play, DWU WBB advance to second round & Timberwolves vs Thunder
Final Games of Girls Basketball State Tournaments, DWU Baseball in GPAC play, DWU WBB advance to second round & Timberwolves vs Thunder.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony
Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep
British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.
South Dakota Flu Death Toll Rises to 23 as Cases Continue to Slow
The South Dakota Department of Health says three more people have died from influenza during the 2025-26 season, bringing the statewide death toll to 23. State health data also shows more than 15,000 cases and 838 hospitalizations this season, with activity declining since a February peak.
Mitchell Sports and Events Authority Awards Grants for Baseball Tournaments, NAIA Games
Two Mitchell sporting events are getting a financial boost from the city’s Sports and Events Authority. The board approved $7,500 for Palace City Baseball Association tournaments and $10,000 for Dakota Wesleyan University’s NAIA women’s basketball event at the Corn Palace.
Mitchell City Council Seeks Third Round of Bids for Lake Mitchell Campground Tornado Shelter
The Mitchell City Council is moving ahead with a third round of bids for a proposed tornado shelter and restroom facility at Lake Mitchell Campground. City officials hope added construction options will lower costs and bring the FEMA-backed project closer to budget.
Dusty Johnson Proposes $2 Million ‘Launch South Dakota’ Startup Initiative in Governor’s Race
South Dakota gubernatorial candidate Dusty Johnson announced a campaign proposal Friday to invest $2 million in a new “Launch South Dakota” initiative aimed at supporting startups and homegrown entrepreneurs. Johnson said the plan would use money from the state’s Future Fund if he is elected governor.
2 weeks ago in National
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Two long-lost episodes of ‘Doctor Who’ have been found. Fans will soon be able to watch them
Over six decades of "Doctor Who," the intergalactic adventurer's adversaries have included evil robots, rampaging Yeti — and the BBC, which erased many early episodes of the now-iconic sci-fi TV series. A film charity announced Friday that it has found two previously lost 1960s episodes among the possessions of a deceased collector.
2 weeks ago in National
Man in Michigan synagogue attack lost family members in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon, official says
A man with a rifle who crashed into a large Michigan synagogue in what federal officials are saying was an attack had lost four family members in an Israeli airstrike in his native Lebanon last week, an official said Friday.
2 weeks ago in College, High School,
State Tournaments Day Two games + Day One results, DWU Softball wrapping up Tucson Invitational, Tiger WBB National Tournament in the Corn Palace tonight & Timberwolves vs Warriors
High School Girls Basketball State Tournaments Day Two games + Day One results, DWU Softball wrapping up Tucson Invitational, Tiger WBB National Tournament game in the Corn Palace tonight & Timberwolves vs Warriors.
Mitchell Tech Foundation to Host Alumni Gathering, Cornhole Tournament at Corn Palace on April 17
The Mitchell Technical College Foundation is inviting alumni, local businesses and community members to the Alumni Gathering and Cornhole Tournament on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the World’s Only Corn Palace. Proceeds from the event will support the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for Mitchell Tech students.
South Dakota Reaches Settlement With Mayday Health Over Abortion Pill Ads
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the state has settled its case with Mayday Health over abortion pill advertisements posted at gas stations. The New York-based group agreed to remove the signs and end the dispute in both South Dakota and New York.
South Dakota School Lunch Bill Heads to Gov. Larry Rhoden for Final Decision
A bill that would help South Dakota families cover reduced-price school meals is headed to Gov. Larry Rhoden after clearing both chambers of the Legislature. Supporters say the measure would help pay for about 1.5 million meals served annually in the state’s public schools
2 weeks ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
2 weeks ago in World
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
2 weeks ago in National
Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling financial portfolio on Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world's wealthiest men.
