Sports Roundup: Wednesday 9/3/25

By Drew Ivery September 3, 2025 9:41 am

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Mitchell Golf

The Kernel boys golf team competed in the Marchand Cup yesterday afternoon in Mitchell at Lakeview Golf Course. It was Yankton who took the win in the Marchand Cup yesterday with 14.5 team points to just 9.5 points for Mitchell.

DWU Golf

The Tiger men’s golf team will be competing today. They will play in the Blue River Classic at the Highlands Golf Course over the next two days. They will compete at 8:30am today and tomorrow in Lincoln, NE.

DWU Volleyball

The (RV) Tiger volleyball team faced the (RV) Dakota State Trojans last night on the road. The Tigers beat the Trojans in five sets, 3-2. Additionally, Kayleigh Hybertson was named the Setter-of-the-Week in the Great Plains Athletic Conference after totaling 158 assists over the weekend. Notching double-doubles from assist and digs in a pair of games. DWU went 2-2 this past weekend and took down No. 8 IU Kokomo & (RV) Benedictine.

DWU Soccer

The Tiger soccer teams both saw action last night. The women ended their game in a 0-0 scoreless tie with Buena Vista. The men had a dominant performance and won it, 5-0.

MLB

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox faced off again last night. Another win for the White Sox, but by a wider margin this time. Chicago managed a 12-3 victory over the Twins. They will matchup again tonight at 6:40pm.

WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx will get back to game action tomorrow. They will be on the road taking on the second-best team in the WNBA, the Las Vegas Aces. That game will be aired on Prime Video and begin at 9pm.

NFL

The NFL season begins tomorrow night with an NFC East rivalry game. It will be the Dallas Cowboys at the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will air on NBC & Peacock and begin at 7:20pm. The Minnesota Vikings don’t make their debut until Monday when they travel to face the Chicago Bears at 7:15pm on ABC/ESPN.

Crime

12 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

12 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

13 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

13 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

13 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.