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Miss South Dakota heads to Miss America
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Jamee Kattner is representing the state in the annual competition in Orlando, Florida. The Huron Native is a music educator and, through her community service initiative, Melodies of Joy: Music’s Power to...

TobyMac coming to Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls will host TobyMac and other Christian rock artists next year. The TobyMac Hits Deep Tour 2026 is coming to the Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 15, 2026. The lineup will feature TobyMac,...

Wags and Waves Returns to Rapid City This Sunday
Rapid City, S.D. -- One of Rapid City's most popular summer fundraisers is going to be closing out the unofficial end to the summer season. The 10th annual Wags and Waves will be this Sunday from 1pm till 4pm at the Jimmy Hilton Sioux Park Pool....

Grateful Dead tribute band coming to Sioux Falls
The Grateful Dead never performed in South Dakota during its legendary 30-year career. But the psychedelic phenomenom is not lost. Tribute band Dark Star Orchestra, who in its 25 years of music, have already performed more than 1,000 more shows...

How to help this Sioux Falls teacher win $16K for her school
A teacher at George McGovern Middle School could win thousands of dollars to help her classroom and the school, but she needs voters to help her get there. Vocal music teacher Erin McFarland is one of 10 finalists in the “Heroes of the Classroom”...

2025 Football Game Preview: South Dakota
Who: No. 22 Iowa State (1-0, 1-0 Big 12) vs. South Dakota (0-0, 0-0 MVFC) Where: MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium (61,500) – Ames, Iowa When: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 – 2:30 p.m. CT The Links WATCH: FOX PxP: Tim Brando; Analyst: Devin...

Sports Roundup: Friday 8/29/25
By Drew Ivery August 29, 2025 9:33 am Area Sports Tonight’s Football Games & One Final Score Kimball/White Lake 55, Redfield 0 Mount Vernon/Plankinton @ St. Thomas More at 5pm MT/6pm CT Yankton @ Huron at 5pm Hamlin @ Hanson at 5:30pm Madison @...

Sports on TV for Aug. 30 – 31
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Aug. 30 AUTO RACING 5:25 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1:… (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, Aug. 30 AUTO RACING 5:25 a.m. ESPN2 — Formula 1:...

The state of South Dakota media: Cuts, closures and new voices
Not too long ago, most people's local and statewide media choices were largely limited to three TV stations, a newspaper or two and a slew of radio stations offering a variety of programming. Recent developments in South Dakota illustrate how...

College football schedule, games 2025: What to watch in Week 1, TV channels, streaming, Saturday kickoff times
College football is back. After an intriguing slate of Thursday and Friday games, the first full Saturday of the 2025 season is almost upon us. After several years following dramatic changes and upheavals, college football is at least somewhat...
Iowa State Cyclones look to keep momentum against South Dakota
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. AMES — Momentum. Good vibes. A modest winning streak. Iowa State’s Big 12 Conference football win in Dublin gave it a major edge in a conference race...

Fox vs. YouTube TV: Agreement made to keep Fox content on platform
A carriage dispute between YouTube TV and Fox that threatened to black out the 2025 Cy-Hawk game for Iowa subscribers has been resolved. YouTube announced late Thursday, Aug. 28, that the two companies had reached an agreement to keep "[Fox's]...

Building back the Leo Anderson Sports Complex
The River Bandits baseball program will host a home run derby at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Leo Anderson Softball Complex in Hawarden. The event is open to kids and adults of all ages. A whiffle ball derby for children up to age 6 will kick things off,...

End of the war: FOX and YouTube TV reach an agreement and end uncertainty over NFL and college football broadcasts
For a tense stretch this week, millions of football fans wondered if they would be left scrambling to find a way to watch their favorite teams. A carriage dispute between FOX and YouTube TV threatened to pull some of the sport's most important...

How to watch Iowa State vs South Dakota, kick time, channel, TV
No. 22 ISU (1-0 overall, 1-0 Big 12) will play South Dakota (0-0) on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Ames. The Coyotes are the No. 5 FCS team in the FCS coaches' preseason poll.There are a couple South Dakota names ISU fans may recognize. Aidan Bouman,...

South Dakota State's cross country teams earn top spots in preseason poll
SDSU Sports Information BROOKINGS — South Dakota State’s men’s and women’s cross country programs received first-place rankings in the Summit League’s preseason poll, as announced by the conference on Wednesday afternoon. The Jackrabbits also...

South Dakota Humanities Council gives away 15,000 books to third graders
HARTFORD, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The South Dakota Humanities Council is touring around the state, distributing more than 15,000 books to third graders. It’s not only a welcome back to school gift, but what they say is a key tool to helping...

Sacramento State to start Jaden Rashada at QB in opener vs. South Dakota State: Sources
Former Florida, Arizona State and Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada will start at quarterback for Sacramento State against South Dakota State, two program sources told The Athletic. The 21-year-old former four-star prospect, whose recruitment...

South Dakota Fall Prep: Coffee, Leaves, Repeat
Scenicgraphy Scenicgraphy Another South Dakota fall is coming. Mother Nature will get to show off with bright leaves, crisp air, and just enough chill to make you question whether you should wear shorts or a parka. Preparing for it isn’t rocket...

Sioux Falls nonprofit leader announces bid for U.S. House of Representatives
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A nonprofit leader formally announced his campaign for South Dakota’s sole seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill Mawhiney, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Afterschool Network, has spent...