Labor Day Sports Roundup: Monday 9/1/25

By Drew Ivery September 1, 2025 6:55 am

Mitchell Golf

The Kernel boys golf team will compete in the Marchand Cup tomorrow afternoon. They’ll be on the road in Yankton, and it will get started at 2pm.

Mitchell Soccer

The Kernel soccer teams will both be in action today in Mitchell. It will start with the girls playing at 11am and boys playing after at 1pm. Both teams will face Groton Area at Joe Quintal Field.

DWU Golf

The Tiger women’s golf team began their season yesterday in Wisconsin in the UW-River Falls Falcon Invitational. It was a good day for the Tiger athletes! Ashton Austreim and Sara Sudenga both tied for ninth place individually with scores of 167, good for 23 over par. Allison Meyerink won the tournament individually with a 154 total and 10 over par score. As a team, the Tigers finished in second place.

DWU Volleyball

The (RV) Tiger volleyball team will be playing tomorrow on the road. They will travel to Madison, SD to face Dakota State at 7pm in the DSU Fieldhouse.

DWU Soccer

The Tiger soccer teams will both play tomorrow, but against different opponents. The men will be at home taking on Providence at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex at 5pm. The women will be on the road facing Buena Vista at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium in Storm Lake, Iowa at 7pm.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins ended their weekend with a win over the San Diego Padres. Byron Buxton set a career-high after hitting his 29^th home run of the year and Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings as Minnesota beat San Diego, 7-2. The Twins begin a new series this afternoon at 1:10pm when they face the Chicago White Sox.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx will be playing tonight and will be at home in Minneapolis. They will host the Dallas Wings at 7pm on NBATV.

Crime

22 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.