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OSU Football: South Dakota State Players to Watch in Season Opener
Oklahoma State’s season kicks off in less than a week, and the Cowboys will be on high alert for an upset.
The 2024 college football season officially began on Saturday with Week 0, featuring four games with FBS teams, including Georgia Tech’s upset of No. 10 Florida State in Ireland. OSU will begin its quest for a Big 12 title and College Football Playoff spot on Saturday when it hosts South Dakota State in Stillwater for an afternoon kickoff.
Last season, SDSU completed an undefeated season and won its second straight FCS national championship. The team will enter Boone Pickens Stadium on a 29-game winning streak, with its last loss coming to Iowa in the 2022 season opener.
QB Mark Gronowski
Coming into the 2024 season, Gronowski is widely viewed as the best player in the FCS. In 2023, he won the Walter Payton Award, which is the FCS’ offensive player of the year.
Last season, he threw for 3,058 yards and 29 touchdowns while throwing only five interceptions. He also had seven games with at least 200 passing yards despite not being a high-volume passer. Completing 68% of his passes, Gronowski would have been in the top 15 in the FBS.
Gronowski is also a threat with his legs, going for 402 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground last season.
Touchdown, Jackrabbits! South Dakota State 14, Montana 3 Scoring Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:41 TOP — SDSU Football (@GoJacksFB) January 7, 2024
Mark Gronowski keeps, carries and scores from 10 yards out
7:11 to play Q3
Video: ABC #GoJacks 🐰🏈 pic.twitter.com/UVTkBHc9ki
LB Adam Bock
One of the anchors of the Jackrabbits’ stout defense, Bock is the team’s leading returner in tackles, making 65 last season. Entering his sixth season, Bock has been one of the most consistent players throughout his team’s run.
GOAL LINE STAND! — SDSU Football (@GoJacksFB) January 7, 2024
On the first play of the second quarter, the Jackrabbit defense led by Adam Bock stops Montana short on fourth down!
Video: ABC pic.twitter.com/evTnb0A9kY
He could be a tough player for the Cowboys to deal with, and his performance could be an x-factor as his team looks to slow Ollie Gordon.
S Tucker Large
A star in the secondary for the Jackrabbits, Large is looking to build off his impressive 2023 season. He had four interceptions last season, including a pick-six. He also defended a total of 13 passes and made 49 tackles.
Large’s impact goes beyond his defense, as he is an electric returner. Large returned 21 punts, getting 396 return yards and a touchdown.
Pick & 6 @tuckerlarge@MidcoSports x #GoJacks 🐰🏈 pic.twitter.com/NDG17GSMJl
— SDSU Football (@GoJacksFB) September 1, 2023
Considering the Jackrabbits have a disciplined group filled with players ready to make a statement, the Cowboys’ veteran unit should be prepared for a fight in Week 1.
READ MORE: Pro Football Focus Projects Ollie Gordon II to Win Doak Walker Award in 2024
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SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for June 29, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 29, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from June 29 drawing
10-14-41-53-59, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from June 29 drawing
08-13-29-30-31, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 03
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 29 drawing
04-25-26-31-36, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
- Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
- Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.
When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Traffic slowing down ahead of yearslong viaduct makeover in downtown Sioux Falls
Deliberately slowed rush-hour traffic in downtown Sioux Falls is serving as a preview for commuters ahead of a major, yearslong overhaul of the city’s aging viaduct overpasses.
And Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. is using the opportunity to study traffic patterns in advance of the reconstruction of the 10th and 11th street overpasses on the east end of the core commercial district. Though the state-led project is still years away, the temporary traffic-calming measures are helping engineers gather data on vehicle speeds, volumes and behaviors.
2026 general election ballot set after referral effort falls short
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Norma Lindell, 93
Norma Lindell, 93, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Visitation will be Saturday, July 18, from 1-4:00 PM at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Howard, SD.
NormaJean Marie (Callies) Lindell was born in Mitchell, SD, on April 18, 1932, to Peter C. and Norma A. (Killeaney) Christensen. She was the oldest daughter, along with her younger brother James N. Christensen. She lost her mother when she was eleven and helped her father raise her 2-year younger brother, Jimmy. Her grandmother also helped her dad raise her and her brother. Norma grew up in Howard, SD, and married Ira Callies. To this union were born four sons.
Norma liked working with people and eventually owned her own restaurant business in Howard. Previous to that, she worked for many years in the Black Hills area, where she managed a campground and worked at the well-known Chute Rooster in Hill City. After returning to Howard, she met and married Clyde Lindell of Milaca, Minnesota. Following his death in 1986, she moved back to South Dakota and lived in Centerville, Madison, and finally Mitchell until her death.
She was proud of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She loved music and dancing. Her father taught her how to dance, and they attended many dances throughout the area.
Norma is survived by her sons: Byron (Kaelyn) Callies of Watertown, SD, Lonnie (Susan) Callies of Mitchell, SD, and Dana (Deb) Callies of South Venice, Florida, along with many generations of grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother Jimmy, and son Dale.
Celebrate a life with the whole community in The Dakota Scout. Contact obits@thedakotascout.com to have your loved one remembered today.
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