Sports Roundup: Monday 9/15/25

By Mitchell Now September 15, 2025 9:08 am

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Mitchell Golf

The Kernel boys golf team are competing this morning on the road. They will be in Brookings at the Brookings Golf Club competing in a Varsity Invitational at 10am.

Mitchell Tennis

The Kernel girls tennis team return to the courts tomorrow. They’ll be hosting a Varsity Triangular here in Mitchell. It will all be held at Hitchcock Park and begin at 11am.

Mitchell Soccer

The Kernel boys soccer team will be in action tomorrow night here in Mitchell. They will host Vermillion at Joe Quintal Field at 6pm with the JV playing first at 4pm.

DWU Soccer

The Tiger women’s soccer team will be playing here in Mitchell tomorrow night. They will be at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex facing the Dakota State Trojans at 6pm.

DWU Golf

The Tiger women’s golf team continue day two of a three-day competition at Willow Creek Golf Club. It is the Northwest Iowa National Invitational Tournament. Start time today is TBD.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins took on the Arizona Diamondbacks again last night and fell short. James McCann homered and drove in four runs and the Diamondbacks beat the Twins 6-4 to remain two games back in the chase for the NL’s third wild-card spot. Minnesota falls to 65-84 overall. Tonight, the Twins host a new series against the New York Yankees, and the game will begin at 6:40pm.

WNBA

The No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx faced the No. 8 seed Golden State Valkyries to begin the playoffs yesterday afternoon. It started as a close game and an early 28-21 lead for Golden State, but the Lynx turned it up a notch the rest of the way. They ended up with a dominant 101-72 win. Napheesa Collier led the way with 20 points and six rebounds. Game two will be on the road Wednesday at 9pm on ESPN.

NFL

The Minnesota Vikings took on the Atlanta Falcons last night. No late comeback this time around for J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings as they slipped up at home to Atlanta and lost, 22-6. Minnesota is now 1-1 overall. Tonight, you’ll have a pair of Monday Night Football games. Beginning with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Houston Texans at 6pm on ABC/ESPN and then the Los Angeles Chargers at the Las Vegas Raiders at 9pm on ESPN.

Lifestyle

3 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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 days 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.