Sports Roundup: Tuesday 6/24/25

By Drew Ivery June 24, 2025 9:05 am

MLB

The Minnesota Twins took on the Seattle Mariners yesterday, and it was a tough day for the home team. The Mariners dominated the Twins and won by a score of 11-2. Minnesota will see if they can get redemption tonight when the two teams play again at 6:40pm.

WNBA

The league has four games on tap tonight. Beginning with three games at 7pm. It’s the Minnesota Lynx at the Washington Mystics on WNBA League Pass, the Atlanta Dream at the Dallas Wings on WNBA League Pass and the Los Angeles Sparks at the Chicago Sky on NBATV. Ending the night will be the Indiana Fever at the Seattle Storm at 9pm on NBATV.

NBA

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place tomorrow and Thursday. It starts at 7pm on ESPN/ABC both days at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. The Dallas Mavericks have the top pick in this year’s draft and are expected to select Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick.

Lifestyle

9 hours ago

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on New Mitchell Townhomes

Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on two new affordable townhomes on 1st Avenue, designed to provide housing for two families. According to the Mitchell Republic, the project was made possible through a donated lot and partnerships with local organizations.

Lifestyle

10 hours ago

Officials Predict Strong 2025 Pheasant Season

South Dakota wildlife officials are forecasting an exceptional pheasant hunting season in 2024, with harvests projected to reach 1.5 million birds, well above last year’s 1.3 million.

Business

9 hours ago

Chamberlain Dinosaur Park Planning Big Expansion

Chamberlain, South Dakota, is preparing to expand its popular Dinosaur Park near I-90 with three new life-size sculptures: a T-Rex, Ankylosaurus, and Stegosaurus.

Lifestyle

9 hours ago

Fed Rate Cut Expected to Lift South Dakota Housing Market

The South Dakota housing market may see new momentum after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, lowering it to a 4.0–4.25% range.

Government

9 hours ago

Governor Says New Prison Plan Will Save Taxpayers Millions

Governor Larry Rhoden says South Dakota’s planned state prison in Sioux Falls will save taxpayers more than $154 million. According to his office, the facility will be funded entirely with cash reserves set aside by current and past legislators, avoiding new debt.