Sports Roundup: Tuesday 9/2/25

By Drew Ivery September 2, 2025 9:06 am

Mitchell Golf

The Kernel boys golf team will compete in the Marchand Cup this afternoon. They’ll be facing Yankton at Lakeview Golf Course in Mitchell and start at 2pm.

Mitchell Soccer

The Kernel soccer teams both had games yesterday afternoon. Each team came away with a win over Groton Area. The girls won by a score of 1-0 and the boys had a dominant win, 6-0.

DWU Golf

The Tiger men’s golf team will be competing again tomorrow. They will play in the Blue River Class at the Highlands Golf Course. Time is TBA according to the DWU website.

DWU Volleyball

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

DWU Soccer

The Tiger soccer teams will both play tonight, but against different opponents and in different locations. 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 opened up a new series with the Chicago White Sox yesterday and it was tight. Only three of the nine innings didn’t have a run scored. The White Sox rallied late and beat the Twins, 6-5. The two teams play again tonight at 6:40pm.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx faced a depleted Dallas Wings team yesterday and took advantage. It was a dominant 96-71 win for Minnesota. They were led by Napheesa Collier who had 25 points, followed by Natisha Hiedeman with a 20-point and 10-assist performance. Her 10 assists were a career-high mark. The Lynx improved to 32-8 on the season.

Crime

16 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

16 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

16 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

16 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

16 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.