Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

South Dakota's high school preseason football, soccer polls released
Four defending state champions are rated No. 1 in their respective classes in the preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll. The state's Class 11B and nine-man teams are slated to open their seasons this week. Defending state 11AAA champion...

South Dakota Prep Media 2025 Preseason Football Polls
The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll is listed below, ranking the top-five teams and points received. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA T-1. Brandon Valley (8) 67 T-1. Lincoln (7) 67 3. Harrisburg 42 4....

South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden leads trade mission to U.K. and Ireland
PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Governor Larry Rhoden is partnering with South Dakota trade developments and organizations for a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week. “This trade mission will showcase the value of South...

South Dakota State FB to Open 2029 Season in Las Vegas
The South Dakota State Jackrabbit football program added a big game on the future schedule on Monday. The program announced that they will soon be participating in the 'Vegas Kickoff Classic' and will open the season in Sin City in 2029. Per...

Sioux Falls Little League team takes on Metro tonight
WILLIAMSPORT, P.A. (Dakota News Now) - The Sioux Falls Little League is gearing up for its second round match-up of the Little League World Series tonight. The three days off have made this Sioux Falls Little League team well-rested and prepared...

Sioux Falls Little Leaguers learning the importance of sportsmanship
WILLIAMSPORT, P.A. (Dakota News Now) - In practice this morning, the coaching staff stressed doing the little things right, because Connecticut is a good team that will be aggressive on the bases. Amidst the game preparation, they also want to...

Fairfield National takes on South Dakota in the Little League World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, PA (WFSB) - Fairfield Nationals magical run in the Little League World Series continues on Monday night with another fun matchup. By beating Texas and Hawaii, Fairfield sent a shockwave through the world of baseball and their next...
High school football Power 5 poll debuts in South Dakota
High school football season in South Dakota is just around the corner, so it’s time to prognosticate. On Monday, Midwest Sports Plus and Fox Sports Rapid City debuted the inaugural South Dakota Power 5 Poll. Featuring a wide array of voters from...

Watch the Little League World Series for free today: Sioux Falls vs. Fairfield
The 2025 Little League Baseball World Series continues with the kids from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, facing off with Fairfield, Connecticut, today. The first pitch takes place on Monday, August 18, at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (5 p.m. MT) with a live...

Why Sioux Falls residents should change their SNAP PINs immediately
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients are being asked by the South Dakota Department of Social Services to “safeguard” themselves against theft by changing their PIN immediately, according to aa recent DSS news release. DSS...

The Spread is Out for South Dakota's Wk1 Game at Iowa State
The South Dakota Coyotes have plenty of expectations on the football field this Fall, and it all begins in just a few short weeks in Ames, Iowa. The Yotes have several marquee returners on the roster, including Quarterback Aidan Bouman and Running...

Here's how to watch the Sioux Falls team play its second Little League World Series game
The Sioux Falls Little League baseball team returns to the field Aug. 18 for its second game of the Little League World Series. The team is coming off a 2-0 shutout victory in its first game, with pitcher Maxen Snoozy throwing a complete game...

A peaceful protest takes place in Denison & School starts in South Dakota
*A peaceful protest took place Sunday in Denison, Iowa, after an officer-involved shooting on Friday night. A group of more than 50 people gathered at the park where the incident occurred, before marching to the police station. One of the...

Connecticut vs. South Dakota FREE LIVE STREAM (8/18/25): Watch Little League Baseball World Series Game online | Time, TV Channel
Connecticut faces South Dakota in the 2025 Little League Baseball World Series on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 (8/18/25) in Williamsport, Pa. How to watch: Fans can watch the game for FREE via a trial of DirecTV or with a subscription to fuboTV....

USD Medical School to Relocate First 18 Months of Program to Sioux Falls by 2027
Big changes are coming to the USD Sanford School of Medicine. USD President Sheila Gestring announced Thursday that the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program will move from Vermillion to Sioux Falls in summer 2027. By Christal Blue...

#SDpreps Football Media Poll / SD Power 5 Poll (Week 0)
Football The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll is listed below, ranking the top-five teams and points received. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA T-1. Brandon Valley (8) 67 T-1. Lincoln (7) 67 Harrisburg 42...

High School Football Preseason Media Polls (Updated)
The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll is listed below, ranking the top-five teams and points received. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Class 11AAA T-1. Brandon Valley (8) 67 T-1. Lincoln (7) 67 3. Harrisburg 42 4....

Clipboard: Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame to honor Class of 2025
Nine new inductees and one team will be enshrined on Saturday into the Salinas Valley Sports Hall of Fame. Among those being honored is former North Salinas High power forward and current Salinas girls basketball coach Jens-Uwe Gordon. Gordon...

How to get to Lincoln High on first day of school
Students, staff and parents trying to get to Lincoln High School for the first day of school Aug. 21 will have more access to their school than they’ve had all summer. Cliff Avenue has been closed near the school as work continues on the...

Put America’s cattle producers first
Published 2:10 pm Monday, August 18, 2025 By Bill Bullard | Guestview President Trump called out Australia for its policy of allowing imports of U.S. beef only if the beef came from cattle born and raised in the United States. In other words,...