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Free fishing and free admission at state parks in South Dakota this weekend
This weekend (May 15-17, 2026) is free fishing weekend in South Dakota. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Conservation Officer Don Allaway says no license is required to go fishing in South Dakota th...
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Paving, utility installation going smoothly on Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre
May 15, 2026: The weather has been cooperating so the contractor has been making steady progress on the Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre. Morris, Inc. Division Manager TJ Gallagher said ...
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SDDOT adding new over height detection system on both sides of Pierre's infamous train bridge
As part of the $26.4 million Euclid Avenue reconstruction project in Pierre, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will be adding warning devices and other safety enhancements to reduc...
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Pierre School Board considering nearly $43 million budget for 2026-27
The preliminary 2026-27 budget for the Pierre School District shows a 13.8% increase over the current year's budget. Business manager Travis Dovre says the budget jump is due largely to the theater an...
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National Sports
NHL Thursday Playoff Scoreboard
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Final Montreal 6 Buffalo 3 Final Vegas 5 Anaheim 1
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MLB Thursday Scoreboard & Friday schedule
INTERLEAGUE Final N.Y. Mets 9 Detroit 4 Final Minnesota 9 Miami 1 Final St. Louis 5 Athletics 4 Final Philadelphia 3 Boston 1 ___ AMERICAN LEAGUE Final Seattle 8 Houston 3 Final Chicago White Sox 6 Kansas City 2 ___ NATIONAL LEAGUE Final Cincinnati 15 Washington 1 Final Pittsburgh 7 Colorado 2 Final Milwaukee 7 San Die...
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Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
DENVER (AP) - Brett Kulak's first goal since January will certainly be one to remember - for him, of course, and a building packed with fans who witnessed, in dramatic fashion, the Avalanche end a series at home for the first time in 18 years. The Colorado defenseman scored 3:52 into overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tie...
May 14, 2026
Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series. At 22 years old,...
May 13, 2026
NBA Tuesday Playoff Scoreboard & Wednesday schedule
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Final Buffalo 3 Montreal 2 Final OT Vegas 3 Anaheim 2 Today's game: Minnesota at Colorado 7 p.m.
May 13, 2026
Local Sports
Strong bats, great pitching power Mobridge-Pollock past Winner
MOBRIDGE, S.D. - The Mobridge-Pollock Lady Tigers earned their first home victory of the season Thursday with a 14-10 win over the Winner Warriors. After a back-and-forth first few innings, Mobridge-P...
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Pierre Softball outlasts Mitchell in nailbiter
Pitching reigned supreme on the diamond of Riggs Field Thursday afternoon, but the Pierre Governors were able to string together just enough offense late to top Mitchell in a 2-1 victory. The Kernels ...
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Central South Dakota's top talent shines at Capital City Qualifier
Hollister Field and Riggs High held the Capital City Qualifier Tuesday afternoon hosting schools from across the Central South Dakota region. It was a warm and windy day that saw some of the area's to...
May 13, 2026
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Special Olympics Torch Run makes its way through Pierre
The Special Olympics will host their Opening Ceremonies Thursday night in Spearfish welcoming athletes from all across the state to compete in a multitude of different events. One of the longstanding ...
May 13, 2026
Farm News
Agriculture In-depth-- Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States
May 4, 2026: Larger animals helping keep meat counters full, despite near record low cattle herd number in the United States The size of the U.S. cattle herd is around the lowest it's ever been, but o...
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Senate Democrats Question USDA Research Reorganization Plans
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and 23 other senators are raising concerns about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's planned reorganization of its Research, Education and Economics mission area, saying the change...
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Farm Bill Debate Intensifies as Congress Eyes 2026 Legislation
Congressional negotiations over the next farm bill intensified this week as lawmakers continued debating funding priorities, nutrition programs and conservation spending tied to the legislation that s...
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USDA Data Shows Record Corn, Soybean Yields in 2025
Newly released USDA county yield estimates show U.S. corn and soybean production reached record levels in 2025, with the highest yields concentrated across the central Corn Belt. The National Agricult...
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