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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]...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sacramento State vs. South Dakota State leads 7 FCS games to watch in Week 1
Week 1 of the 2025 FCS football season is here. It’s time to kick off the season for most of the teams in the country. Here are the seven games to watch to open Week 1. So many changes are involved with both teams. Both teams have a new head coach...
“He was very compliant” - Son of man whose body was found south of Rapid City arrested on murder charge
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - A multi-day manhunt to catch the main target of a murder investigation in Pennington County has come to an end. Nicholas Selig is under arrest for first degree murder and is being held in the Pennington County Jail....

First South Dakota Democrat announces bid for US House
A Sioux Falls Democrat is joining the race for South Dakota's at-large congressional district seat. Billy Mawhiney announced in an Aug. 28 press release the launch of his campaign for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives....

South Dakota State's Barry Dunn says new knowledge leaves lasting impact on society
By John KubalThe Brookings Register BROOKINGS — On Tuesday afternoon, South Dakota State University President Barry Dunn had his 10th annual interview with The Brookings Register. A list of the university’s accomplishments might be summed up in...

USICS reverses mandate, allows Ukrainian family to stay in South Dakota
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Ukrainian family who had obtained asylum two years ago was facing an uncertain future in the country. The family is now experiencing some relief for now. Valerii and Iolna Biliaze and their three kids...

Rapid City Sports Complex moving forward
RAPID CITY, S.D. — The proposed Rapid City Sports Complex is ready to move from concept drawings to architectural renderings. But before planners settle on what exactly the final complex will look like, they want the public to weigh in. The Rapid...

A Democrat wining the next governor’s race in South Dakota? Now that's delusional
This commentary was written by Kevin Woster for South Dakota Searchlight, an online news organization. By Kevin WosterSouth Dakota Searchlight Sometimes a guy gets so desperate for a little balance in South Dakota politics he comes up with some...

South Dakota Republican leadership honor the life of Representative Richard Vasgaard
Posted on August 28, 2025 by - KSDN News, Local News, Pheasant Country News, Point 106.7 News, Pure Country News, Sunny 97.7 News, The Rock News DELL RAPIDS, S.D.(Press Release) – Media outlets confirmed this evening that Rep. Richard Vasgaard...

South Dakota lawmakers grieve death of state representative
Republican leaders in the South Dakota House of Representatives are honoring the memory of Rep. Richard Vasgaard, R-Centerville. Vasgaard died this week at age 75 in a farm accident, according to multiple media reports . Republican House leaders...

Claire’s and Icing Shutting Down Multiple South Dakota Stores
You may need to change your earpiercing plans; the company that owns the mall favorites Claire's and Icing has declared bankruptcy and will close hundreds of stores across the nation this year. This includes stores in South Dakota, Iowa, and...

2025 FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Recharged Audubon team looks to show veteran status
AUDUBON – The Audubon volleyball team went just 8-22 last season with a relatively young lineup taking the court each night. With the talent that is returning, coach Molly Lange and her Wheelers are setting out to make a dramatic change this...