Sports Roundup: Thursday 8/7/25

By Drew Ivery August 7, 2025 9:14 am

Area Sports

Yesterday’s 2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Results:

Parkston (Mudcats) 10, Flandreau 2

Alexandria 15, Lake Norden 0

2025 Class B State Amateur Baseball Tournament Games:

Plankinton vs Dell Rapids (PBR) at 5:30pm
Parkston (Rays) vs Madison at 7:30pm
Kimball/White Lake vs Groton at 1pm (Friday)
Platte vs Redfield at 1pm (Saturday)
Wessington Springs vs Tabor at 7:30pm (Saturday)
Freeman vs Burke at 11am (Sunday)
Dell Rapids (Mudcats) vs Winner/Colome at 1pm (Sunday)

MLB

The Minnesota Twins took on the Detroit Tigers again for the third game of this series. Again, it was the Twins who were able to get themselves an upset win over the Tigers. Luke Keaschall drove in three runs for a second straight game and Minnesota beat Detroit, 9-4. The Twins won the series, 2-1 and are off today and head back home to get ready to host Kansas City tomorrow night.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx will play again tomorrow in Minneapolis, MN. They are set to host the Washington Mystics at 6:30pm. Other games tomorrow include the New York Liberty at the Dallas Wings at 6:30pm and the Seattle Storm at the Las Vegas Aces at 9pm. All games will be available on ION.

Crime

21 hours ago

Judge Weighs ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense in Tea Murder Case

A Lincoln County judge is weighing whether to dismiss a murder charge under South Dakota’s “stand your ground” law. Timothy Overton of Tea claims he shot contractor Isaiah Morales in self-defense during a June confrontation at his home. Prosecutors allege Overton attacked Morales with brass knuckles before firing the fatal shot, while the defense argues he was assaulted first. Testimony in the case resumes today in Canton.

Government

22 hours ago

Governor Rhoden Seeks Nominations for District 16 House Seat

Governor Larry Rhoden is seeking nominations to fill the vacant District 16 House seat following the passing of Representative Richard Vasgaard. Community members can apply or nominate someone through a link at MitchellNow.com, with nominations due by September 7.

Lifestyle

22 hours ago

Sioux Falls Tourism Sees Summer Slowdown

Sioux Falls tourism numbers fell this summer, with visits down 9% in June and 6% in July compared to last year. Experience Sioux Falls reports fewer travelers at Falls Park and other attractions, citing economic uncertainty and reduced international travel.

Government

22 hours ago

Record Number of Build Dakota Scholarships Awarded

South Dakota Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden announced a record 630 Build Dakota Scholarships awarded in 2025, helping students train for high-demand careers in healthcare, construction, law enforcement, and other vital industries. The full-ride scholarships require recipients to live and work in South Dakota for at least three years, strengthening the state’s workforce. Since its launch in 2015, more than 4,500 students have benefited from Build Dakota, a program designed to keep talent in-state and support economic growth.

Government

22 hours ago

Friends of Firesteel Push Lake Mitchell Fundraising to $3M Goal

Friends of Firesteel is rallying Lake Mitchell residents to help raise $3 million in support of the city’s $25 million lake restoration project. With $1.7 million already pledged from major foundations and private donors, the nonprofit is playing a key role in backing the long-awaited dredging effort. Mayor Jordan Hanson says while the city has secured full project funding, community donations will be recognized with a plaque once work begins in 2026 to restore Lake Mitchell’s health and vitality.