Sport
6 hours ago in Sports
Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.
6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal
A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.
6 hours ago in Sports
Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee
Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.
6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
National
6 hours ago in National
Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather
Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....
2 days ago in National
Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.
3 days ago in National
Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
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2 hours ago in Agriculture, Government, Local
Rhoden signs South Dakota “trigger law” aimed at expanding direct-to-consumer meat sales
Gov. Larry Rhoden has signed a bill designed to make it easier for South Dakotans to buy certain meat cuts directly from producers — but the change would only take effect if Congress first amends federal law. The measure was sponsored by Rep. John Shubeck of Beresford.
2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota House passes HB 1286 for Future Fund grant oversight; bill heads to Senate
The South Dakota House passed House Bill 1286, a measure requiring the governor to report to legislative committees on large Future Fund grants, adding new oversight for projects exceeding $1 million. The bill now moves to the Senate.
2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
South Dakota Senate committee kills data center moratorium bill targeting 50-megawatt projects
A proposed one-year moratorium on new or expanded “hyperscale” data centers in South Dakota failed in the Senate State Affairs Committee after a series of votes. Supporters said the pause would give counties, cities and utilities time to plan for large projects, while opponents argued local governments should decide.
2 hours ago in Business, Government, Local
Dakota Wesleyan to host free Midwinter Concerts Feb. 22 and March 1 in Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University’s Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music will present two free midwinter concerts at 4 p.m. Feb. 22 and March 1 in the Sherman Center, with livestreams available online.
1 day ago in Business, Government
Mitchell Planning Commission agenda: childcare conditional use, setback variance and Main Street plan review
Mitchell’s Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a childcare center on North Kimball Street, a setback variance for a West 8th Avenue addition, and a plan review for 505 N. Main St. The board will also review a new plat in Horseman’s Addition.
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6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
2 days ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
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