Sports Roundup: Friday 9/12/25

By Drew Ivery September 12, 2025 9:22 am

Area Sports

Tonight’s Football Games

Custer @ Madison at 6pm
Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy @ Gayville-Volin at 6pm
Huron @ Tea Area at 6pm
Scotland/Menno @ Tripp/Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian at 7pm
Chamberlain @ Miller/Highmore-Harold at 7pm
Beresford @ Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan at 7pm
Avon @ Corsica-Stickney at 7pm
DeSmet @ Elkton-Lake Benton at 7pm
Bon Homme @ Gregory at 7pm
Chester @ Howard at 7pm
Wagner @ Mount Vernon/Plankinton at 7pm
Kimball/White Lake @ Platte-Geddes at 7pm
Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central @ Webster Area at 7pm
McCook Central/Montrose @ West Central at 7pm
Parkston @ Hanson at 7pm (on KOOL 98.3 w/Paul Lasley)

Mitchell Football

The Kernel football team returns to the field tonight. They will be out West in Spearfish to take on the Spartans. The game will begin at 6pm MT/7pm CT at Lyle Hare Stadium.

Mitchell Golf

The Kernel boys golf team gets to compete this morning. They will be on the road in Yankton at Yankton Fox Run Golf Course at 10am playing in a Varsity Invitational.

Mitchell Cross Country

The Kernel cross country teams will be competing this morning. They’ll battle in a Varsity Invitational in Sioux Falls at Yankton Trails Park at 10am.

DWU Soccer

The Tiger men’s soccer team will host the South Dakota School of Mines in Mitchell this evening. They will play at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex at 5pm. Then tomorrow they will host Concordia-Moorhead, also, at 5pm at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex.

DWU Cross Country

The Tiger cross country teams are in action early tomorrow morning. Each team is competing in the Sunflower Open on the campus of Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. The women will start at 9am and the men will start at 9:40am.

DWU Football

The Tiger football team will be back on the road tomorrow night when they travel to face Concordia. They will play the Bulldogs at Bulldog Stadium in Seward, NE at 6pm.

SDSU Football

The No. 2 Jackrabbit football team will host the “Beef Bowl” this weekend in Brookings, SD. SDSU has began their season 2-0 after a tough battle last week with No. 3 Montana State that went into double overtime. They will face the Drake Bulldogs tomorrow at 6pm at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins get back to the field tonight after a day off yesterday. They return home to host the Arizona Diamondbacks who are 73-74 overall. The game will begin at 7:10pm.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx faced the Golden State Valkyries last night to close out the regular season. It was a dominant final game of the regular season for Minnesota, and they won it, 72-53. They were led by Natisha Heideman off the bench with 21 points. Next, it’ll be the playoffs for the Lynx. Minnesota is the No.1 seed, and the playoffs begin on Sunday, Sept. 14.

NFL

Week two got started last night with Thursday Night Football between the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers. It was a game where Green Bay controlled it for most of the night and they came out on top, 27-18. The Minnesota Vikings will be playing in primetime this weekend. They will host the Atlanta Falcons at 7:20pm on NBC this Sunday night.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits South Dakota Turkey Flocks

South Dakota is facing a major bird flu outbreak, with more than 135,000 turkeys destroyed at three facilities to contain the spread. North Dakota has also reported cases, losing over 60,000 turkeys in commercial flocks. Agriculture officials stress that poultry products remain safe to eat despite the outbreak.

Government

3 hours ago

AG Marty Jackley Launches Campaign for Congress

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially entered the race for Congress, launching his campaign in his hometown of Sturgis. Jackley, now in his fourth term as Attorney General, joins State Senator Casey Crabtree in the Republican primary to replace Congressman Dusty Johnson, who is seeking the governor’s office. Highlighting his conservative record, Jackley says he will prioritize public safety, border security, economic growth, and accountability in Washington while continuing to serve as AG.

Crime

3 hours ago

Huron Contractor Sentenced for Defrauding Customers

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that Huron contractor Julio Morales-Ortiz has been sentenced for defrauding seven customers out of more than $36,000. Morales-Ortiz pleaded guilty in Beadle County Circuit Court to theft by deception, receiving a suspended 10-year prison sentence, probation, and jail time.

Government

3 hours ago

Freedom Caucus Pushes Back on $650M Prison Plan

South Dakota lawmakers will meet in a special session to decide on a proposed $650 million men’s penitentiary in Sioux Falls, but members of the Freedom Caucus remain opposed. While Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen, who led the prison task force, says he’s confident in the plan’s passage, caucus members fear the price tag could balloon to $1 billion. Governor Rhoden’s office maintains the project is capped at $650 million.

Government

3 hours ago

Mitchell Plans Second Fire Station to Speed Up Response Times

Mitchell city officials are proposing a $2.5 million fire station on the north side of town to improve emergency response times and reduce insurance costs for residents. The station would be built near the old water treatment plant on Highway 37, with design work beginning in 2026 and an opening planned for 2027. City leaders say the new location will allow firefighters to reach the north side more quickly, while housing four firefighters who will share equipment with the current Public Safety building.