PIERRE, S.D.(KWAT)- The task force that’s looking for a solution to replace the aging South Dakota Penitentiary meets again on April 29th. The April 29th meeting will be held at the Mike Durfee State Prison in Springfield. Task Force Chairman and Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen. The Mike Durfee State Prison began accepting inmates forty years… Read more »
News Year: 2025
Reactions to the death of Pope Francis
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(Press Releases) —Pope Francis, the Catholic Church’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, has died, as announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo. He was 88. Reactions from leadership representing South Dakota. U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune released the following statement: “Pope… Read more »
Wings Steal Two In Bismarck & Take 2-0 Series Lead
FRI SCHEDULE NAHL Aberdeen Wings 4 – Nikolai Tishkevich, Bryce Johnson, Sebastian Lillsund 1G, each. Bismarck Bobcats 3 F/OT – Matthew Martin-Gaudreault GW goal in OT. – Damon Cunningham w/ 41 saves on 44 shots faced. [First round of Robertson Cup Playoffs; Game 1 – best of 5] Matthew Martin-Gaudreault Game winner; Sylvester Ewoniuk… Read more »
Wolves Win Series Against Beavers
Bemidji, MN (NSUWolves.com) [Game 1 & 2] – The Northern State University baseball team came out strong on day one of their series against Bemidji State, earning a sweep with wins of 5-3 and 8-6. The Wolves set the tone early in game one, powered by Nick Friedges’ three-run blast in the third inning. In game… Read more »
Wolves SB Swept In Duluth & St. Cloud
Duluth, MN (NSUWolves.com) – The Northern State University softball team held a lead in each contest of their Friday doubleheader with Minnesota Duluth, however fell twice to the Bulldogs. The Wolves notched three runs on seven hits in game one and one run on four hits in game two. THE QUICK DETAILS Final Score Game… Read more »
Call to Action event held Saturday at Brown County Courthouse
ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- About 100 people attended a rally in front of the Brown County Courthouse peacefully protesting President Trump’s agenda. Among items that they were opposed to including cutting funding for various programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. There were a number of protesters showing signs opposing Elon Musk’s role in dealing with… Read more »
Senator Thune in Watertown Thursday
WATERTOWN, S.D.(KXLG)- U.S. Senator John Thune visited Watertown Thursday to address the local Rotary Club during their meeting held at the Elks Lodge. Senator Thune engaged with approximately 75-80 Rotarians, taking questions on a variety of topics ranging from trade and tariffs to immigration and the role of Congress. When Thune arrived at the Elks… Read more »
SD Mines Gets Their Next WBB Head Coach
RAPID CITY, SD (gorockers.com) – South Dakota Mines has named Kyley Bachand as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team, rounding out the leadership lineup for the future of Hardrocker hoops. Bachand’s appointment follows the announcement earlier this week of Michael Iseman as the head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to be adding… Read more »
#SDpreps & College Thursday Scoreboard (4/17/25)
THURS SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL HS Baseball Aberdeen Smittys 2 Pierre TF Riggs 3 F/10 [Game 1] Aberdeen Smittys Pierre TF Riggs – PPD (Weather) [Game 2] Redfield Muskrats 2 – LP: Neal Salmen 2.2IP. 5H. 6R. 5ER. 4BB. 0K. [Muskrats w/ 6 errors in field]. Sioux Valley Cossacks 12 Softball Watertown 5… Read more »
Five Wolves FB Players Honored For Work In Classrom
IRVING, TX (NSUWolves.com)– The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced their 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society this week, comprised college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. Five Northern State University student-athletes were honored including… Read more »