News Year: 2025

Cause of death revealed for Brandon man who died during standoff

BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The cause of death for a 43-year-old Brandon man who died during a standoff last month has been released. On February 12, law enforcement attempted to serve a warrant at the residence of Abe Joseph Boushee at 113 W. Confier Street in Brandon. He was wanted on five outstanding warrants from… Read more »

Cause of death revealed for Brandon man who died during standoff

BRANDON, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The cause of death for a 43-year-old Brandon man who died during a standoff last month has been released. On February 12, law enforcement attempted to serve a warrant at the residence of Abe Joseph Boushee at 113 W. Confier Street in Brandon. He was wanted on five outstanding warrants from… Read more »

Secretary Noem discuss Trump tariffs on CBS’s Face the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SDBA)- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s tariff threats against Mexico and Canada during an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation. Noem said the tariffs, now delayed until April 2, are focused on stopping fentanyl trafficking across U.S. borders. When questioned about border crossing numbers being at a 25-year… Read more »

Secretary Noem discuss Trump tariffs on CBS’s Face the Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C.(SDBA)- Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem defended the Trump administration’s tariff threats against Mexico and Canada during an interview Sunday on CBS’s Face the Nation. Noem said the tariffs, now delayed until April 2, are focused on stopping fentanyl trafficking across U.S. borders. When questioned about border crossing numbers being at a 25-year… Read more »

Harding County family recognized at National Farmers Union Convention

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK(Press Release)- National Farmers Union recognized Harding County ranchers, Jason and Kaeloni Latham for their leadership and outreach efforts Sunday with the Bruce Miller Membership Award during the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, OK. “The Lathams are a great example of the positive difference young producers can make for agriculture,” explained… Read more »

Harding County family recognized at National Farmers Union Convention

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK(Press Release)- National Farmers Union recognized Harding County ranchers, Jason and Kaeloni Latham for their leadership and outreach efforts Sunday with the Bruce Miller Membership Award during the National Farmers Union Convention in Oklahoma City, OK. “The Lathams are a great example of the positive difference young producers can make for agriculture,” explained… Read more »

Racist fans at Prairie Lakes kicked out following racist remarks

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown Shamrocks took swift, decisive action over the weekend after Prairie Lakes Ice Arena staff were made aware of a group of fans making inappropriate and racial remarks toward a member of the visiting team who’s from South Korea. The Shamrocks say those fans were removed and, “have been banned from our facilities.”… Read more »

Racist fans at Prairie Lakes kicked out following racist remarks

WATERTOWN, S.D.(KWAT)–The Watertown Shamrocks took swift, decisive action over the weekend after Prairie Lakes Ice Arena staff were made aware of a group of fans making inappropriate and racial remarks toward a member of the visiting team who’s from South Korea. The Shamrocks say those fans were removed and, “have been banned from our facilities.”… Read more »

College Hoops Scoreboard (Summit Tourney + DII Selection)

FRI SCHEDULE Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard COLLEGE Summit League Tournament Quarterfinals St. Thomas 67 – Jo Langbehn 26pts. Amber Scalia 18pts. UND              80 – Kiera Pemberton 30pts. Jocelyn Schiller 17pts.   NDSU            58 – Molly Lenz 14pts. Marisa Frost 12pts. Kansas City 68 – Elauni Bennett 20pts & 14bs. Alayna Contreras 14pts.… Read more »

College Hoops Scoreboard (Summit Tourney + DII Selection)

FRI SCHEDULE Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard COLLEGE Summit League Tournament Quarterfinals St. Thomas 67 – Jo Langbehn 26pts. Amber Scalia 18pts. UND              80 – Kiera Pemberton 30pts. Jocelyn Schiller 17pts.   NDSU            58 – Molly Lenz 14pts. Marisa Frost 12pts. Kansas City 68 – Elauni Bennett 20pts & 14bs. Alayna Contreras 14pts.… Read more »

Two Golden Eagles Named All-ESD

Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference Girls Basketball All-Conference Team 2025 Burckhard, Lauryn     Sophomore                Aberdeen Central Hermansen, Taryn     Junior                          Aberdeen Central Padgett, Alyvia          Junior                          Brandon Valley Salter, Gracie             Junior                          Brandon Valley Smidt, Logan              Senior                         Brookings Lawrenson, Makinley            Senior                         Harrisburg Heinz, Hylton             Junior                          Huron Siemsen, Addie          Junior                          Mitchell DuPris, Lennix             … Read more »

Two Golden Eagles Named All-ESD

Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference Girls Basketball All-Conference Team 2025 Burckhard, Lauryn     Sophomore                Aberdeen Central Hermansen, Taryn     Junior                          Aberdeen Central Padgett, Alyvia          Junior                          Brandon Valley Salter, Gracie             Junior                          Brandon Valley Smidt, Logan              Senior                         Brookings Lawrenson, Makinley            Senior                         Harrisburg Heinz, Hylton             Junior                          Huron Siemsen, Addie          Junior                          Mitchell DuPris, Lennix             … Read more »

A Weekend Split For the Wings At The Odde

ABERDEEN, SD (AberdeenWings.com) – After the Wings took 3 of 4 points on their weekend road trip to Minot, the team came back to Aberdeen to take on the St. Cloud Norsemen and ended up splitting the weekend, now sitting just two points behind the last playoff spot. Friday March 7th (Odde Ice Center: Aberdeen,… Read more »

A Weekend Split For the Wings At The Odde

ABERDEEN, SD (AberdeenWings.com) – After the Wings took 3 of 4 points on their weekend road trip to Minot, the team came back to Aberdeen to take on the St. Cloud Norsemen and ended up splitting the weekend, now sitting just two points behind the last playoff spot. Friday March 7th (Odde Ice Center: Aberdeen,… Read more »

Wolves Drop Three To Open Tuscon Trip

Tucson, AZ (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – The Northern State University baseball team took advantage of key opportunities but ultimately came up short against Winona State, 9-7, in the opening game of their four-game series. The Wolves recorded seven runs on nine hits throughout the game. However, a powerful late-game surge from WSU, which saw them score six… Read more »

Wolves Drop Three To Open Tuscon Trip

Tucson, AZ (NSUWolves.com) [SAT] – The Northern State University baseball team took advantage of key opportunities but ultimately came up short against Winona State, 9-7, in the opening game of their four-game series. The Wolves recorded seven runs on nine hits throughout the game. However, a powerful late-game surge from WSU, which saw them score six… Read more »

Area FCU / Insurance Plus Scoreboard + SoDak16 Pairings (BBB)

SAT SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL BBB Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard Class B – Region 1 – Winners qualify for the SoDak16 (4) Waverly-SS 62 – Zach Ries 21pts. Sam Applehof 20pts. Spencer Ries 11pts. (1) Leola/Fred 57 – Noah Kippley 14pts. Ethan Petrich 12pts. Gavin Nickelson 10pts.   (3) Waubay/Summit 22 – Dylan… Read more »

Area FCU / Insurance Plus Scoreboard + SoDak16 Pairings (BBB)

SAT SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL BBB Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard Class B – Region 1 – Winners qualify for the SoDak16 (4) Waverly-SS 62 – Zach Ries 21pts. Sam Applehof 20pts. Spencer Ries 11pts. (1) Leola/Fred 57 – Noah Kippley 14pts. Ethan Petrich 12pts. Gavin Nickelson 10pts.   (3) Waubay/Summit 22 – Dylan… Read more »

Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard (3/7) [BBB + GBB]

FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL BBB Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard Class B – Region 1 – Winners play SAT & then qualifies them for SoDak16 (8) Wilmot        55 – Carson Jurgens 10pts. (1) Leola/Fred 70 – Noah Kippley 17pts. Zander Hoffman 12pts. Ethan Petrich 11pts.   (5) Warner         35 (4) Waverly-SS 50  … Read more »

Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard (3/7) [BBB + GBB]

FRI SCHEDULE HIGH SCHOOL BBB Area FCU / Insurance Plus Tournament Scoreboard Class B – Region 1 – Winners play SAT & then qualifies them for SoDak16 (8) Wilmot        55 – Carson Jurgens 10pts. (1) Leola/Fred 70 – Noah Kippley 17pts. Zander Hoffman 12pts. Ethan Petrich 11pts.   (5) Warner         35 (4) Waverly-SS 50  … Read more »