South Dakota Bands Shine at Youth in Music Championships; Sioux Falls Lincoln Takes Second

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (MITCHELLNOW) Several South Dakota high school marching bands took top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Out of 34 bands from several states, Sioux Falls Lincoln High...

Trav’s Outfitter opens Rapid City store with focus on service, craftsmanship, and community

RAPID CITY, S.D. — After more than 40 years in the apparel and footwear business, Watertown-based entrepreneur Travas Uthe is bringing his blue-collar retail philosophy west. Tyler Mathieson/NewsCenter1 Trav’s Outfitter has opened a new location...

USD Professor Called Out By Candidates For Social Media Post Says Politics Is On A ‘Dangerous Path’

After multiple Republican candidates for governor advocated firing university professors recently for personal social media posts, one of those professors says South Dakota politics is sliding down a “dangerous path.” “They’re trying to limit what...

Man Receives Three Life Sentences for Triple Homicide in Sioux Falls

A man accused in the killings of three people at a house party last year in South Dakota has received multiple life sentences in connection with the shooting deaths. A man accused in the killings of three people at a house party last year in South...

Casey Donahew Brings Country Magic Back To Sioux Falls

Casey Donahew Returns to Sioux Falls – Live at The District! Get ready, Sioux Falls—Texas country favorite Casey Donahew is coming back! He’s bringing his high-energy show to The District on Thursday, February 19th, and it’s sure to be one of the...

Minnesota West sports: Updates on volleyball, football and soccer

The Minnesota West volleyball team picked up two more wins last weekend in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) south division. The No. 3 Lady Jays (29-4) beat Ridgewater Friday 3-1 by scores of 25-12, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12. They totaled...

SD High School Volleyball Media Polls

Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Oct. 13, 2025. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, records, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA 1. Harrisburg (13) 20-2 65 1 2. Brandon Valley 14-2 52 2 3....

#SDpreps Football Media Poll(s) [Week of Oct. 13th]

The South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll for the week of Oct. 13 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA 1. Brandon Valley (24)...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Act to Protect Children from Social-Media Harm

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in a brief supporting Tennessee’s law that protects children from social media harm....

#SDpreps Volleyball Media Poll [Week of Oct. 13th]

Posted on October 13, 2025 by - Sports Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Oct. 13, 2025. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, records, points and previous ranking. CLASS AA Harrisburg (13) 20-2 65 1...

Native Americans’ Day Parade to Celebrate Indigenous Culture Monday in Downtown Sioux Falls

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Monday is Native Americans’ Day in South Dakota, and celebrations in Sioux Falls will feature a downtown parade highlighting Indigenous culture. KELOLand says the parade begins at 11 a.m. and goes along Phillips...

Rapid City Stevens claims 'AA tennis title

SIOUX FALLS — Rapid City Stevens claimed the Class AA girls tennis title at the state tournament over the weekend at Tomar Park. Sioux Falls Lincoln came in second, led by first-flight champion Eloise Geraets. Harrisburg's Hope Gabel won the...

Sports Roundup: Monday 10/13/25

By Drew Ivery October 13, 2025 9:21 am Mitchell Volleyball The Kernel volleyball teams will be playing again tomorrow. They will host Sioux Falls Jefferson at the MHS gyms with JV and freshman playing at 4:30pm, sophomores at 5:30pm and varsity at...

Iowa joins coalition backing Tennessee law to protect children from social media

DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa joins a coalition of 34 states and the District of Columbia in support of a Tennessee law that aims to protect children from social media harm. The law alleges that social media companies use addictive and destructive...

Dakota Marker Game on Oct. 25 returns to primetime TV in Brookings

FARGO — The Dakota Marker Game is returning to primetime. North Dakota State and South Dakota State’s annual rivalry football game will be played under the lights at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. The TV network will be ESPN2 or...

Sharp shooting from Renkowski in Sioux Falls Stampede's win over Omaha Lancers

The Sioux Falls Stampede claimed four goals from the Omaha Lancers on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The final score was 4-3. Logan Renkowski nabbed two for the Stampede, while Cooper Soller and Thomas Zocco scored one a piece. Cameron Caron, Kole Hyles...

Dakota Marker Game to be on prime time TV

NDSU footballFARGO (KVRR) – The North Dakota State Bison will once again play on national television for the Dakota Marker Game against South Dakota State. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 in Brookings. The game will either...

Photos: Highlights from the 2025 Youth in Music Marching Band Championships

For 21 years, the Youth in Music Marching Band Championships has brought together high school marching bands from across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. This year’s gathering on Oct. 11 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis showcased 34 high school...

Dakota Marker Game returns to primetime TV and ESPN2 or ESPNU

FARGO – The Dakota Marker Game is returning to primetime. North Dakota State and South Dakota State’s annual rivalry football game will be played under the lights at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25. The TV network will be ESPN2 or...

WATCH: Incredible New Video Shows South Dakota's Ghost Towns

South Dakota is filled with stories of the past. Whether its the legendary tales of those who once roamed the Black Hills, or the first settlers along the prairie of the Missouri River; the almost mythical folklore that surrounds the Mount...