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Recap: Wisconsin Badgers edge past South Dakota 27-13 for 2-0 start to the season

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September 7, 2024

Recap: Wisconsin Badgers edge past South Dakota 27-13 for 2-0 start to the season

The Wisconsin Badgers were able to come up with a close win against the South Dakota Coyotes with a final score of 27 -13.

A well fought game from both sides, Wisconsin was able to slip away, despite struggling at times, thanks to a strong start and finish.

1st Half

Wisconsin’s offense started the game on fire, taking the ball downfield and scoring in on a seven-play, 75 yard touchdown drive that lasted just 2:46 of game time.

A huge play to Vinny Anthony for 32 yards off a play action bootleg and a 22 yard catch-and-run from Bryson Green put Wisconsin in place for a Chez Mellusi touchdown run.

With Tawee Walker out for the game, Cade Yacamelli took the role of RB2 and really showed out. Yacamelli had seven carries for 59 yards, including a huge 29-yard gain where he broke off multiple tackles and nearly edged past the defense for a score. Yacamelli was also effective in the pass game taking in two catches for 13 yards.

The defense showed out and started off much stronger than last week, however mishaps were definitely present. Safety Hunter Wohler and inside linebacker Jaheim Thomas led the team tackles in the first half and were both making plays all over the field.

The defensive line continued to have issues when trying to create pressure and win at the line of scrimmage, with defensive coordinator Mike Tressel relying on blitz packages to really cause quarterback pressure. Creating pressure with the front four is going to be pivotal for the Badgers moving forward and even to finish this game.

After a questionable performance last week, Van Dyke looked much more comfortable in the pocket in the first half, going 9-11 for 147 yards with a 50-yard bomb to C.J Williams for a score. The rhythm for Van Dyke is slowly settling in as offensive coordinator Phil Longo dialed up more of his RPO actions as the first half progressed.

The big question with Van Dyke was his progressions. He started the game off well going through his reads well and fast, however; as the game progressed, his rhythm was getting more and more off. One major misthrow was when Van Dyke underthrew an open C.J Williams deep down the hashes, which should have been a touchdown.

Getting Van Dyke in rhythm with the rest of the offense is going to be very important to do well with a tough schedule, as the Big Ten teams are not going to give him the time he currently has to go through his reads.

2nd Half

The Coyotes received the ball to start the second and took it all the way to the house. South Dako opened the half with four consecutive run plays, of which three resulted in gains of over 10 yards. The defensive line struggled in the first possession, restricting the flow of the linebackers and leading to these huge gains.

Coyotes running back Keyondray Logan-James ended the drive with a 35-yard touchdown run off a one-cut zone run, cutting the lead to a single touchdown. Missed tackles from Jaheim Thomas really hurt the Badgers on this drive as did the poor flowing of the linebackers.

The Badgers offense also struggled, starting the half off with a short possession, giving the ball right back to the Coyotes. This time around, the defense was able to hold after an initial push from the Coyotes offense, but a muffed punt by Vinny Anthony gave South Dakota the ball at the Wisconsin 8 yard line.

From that point on, the defense and especially the defensive line played lights out, getting a tipped pass as well as a sack by transfer Elijah Hills to force the Coyotes to kick a field goal, despite starting with favorable field position. They even survived a targeting call against linebacker Jake Chaney, which kept him out of the game and will force him to miss the first half next week against Alabama.

The Coyotes would go on to get shut out the rest of the way, as they were limited to only seven yards in the whole fourth quarter.

Defensive tackle Curt Neal and backup linebacker Tackett Curtis, who replaced ejected linebacker Jake Chaney, especially shined in the second half, coming up with huge tackle for losses, and playing their gaps properly, limiting the Coyotes’ explosive run game.

Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke took a step down in the second half, only completing half of his 16 second-half passes, but the Badgers run game was able to get them into the end zone and run the clock down.

Running backs Chez Mellusi and Cade Yacamelli really helped take the pressure off of Van Dyke and create a sort of rhythm that was missing from this team in the early part of the second half. True freshman backs Darrion Dupree and Dilin Jones also saw the field during the Badgers last offensive possession as they bullied their way through the South Dakota defense to run out the clock.

The comeback of the Badgers defense and the methodical play calling of Phil Longo allowed the Badgers to escape with this win. However, as the season goes on, it is going to be very important for Van Dyke to get used to the RPO reads and the overall offense in order to compete with stacked Big Ten teams. The Badgers can not rely solely on their plethora of running backs to win them games.

Personal Thoughts

The Badgers struggling against both their preseason FCS matchups is not a good sign for this season.

The team definitely has the talent and coaching to be competitive in the Big Ten, but mental errors are really hurting this team. They need to get their offense on the same page in order to get the rhythm and timing necessary for Phil Longo’s offense.

On the other side of the ball, the defensive line needs to do a much better job of creating quarterback pressure and winning the line of scrimmage battles. Without a strong line push, it becomes difficult for linebackers to flow and make tackles, which is why the Coyotes were able to get the ball going on the ground.

While there were signs of good defensive play and offensive play that we know this team is capable of, the consistency has to be improved before the big game against Alabama next week.

Another key point is the emergence of Cade Yacamelli and his ability to really change the game. Yacamelli went for 73 yards on eight rushes, breaking out a huge run of 29 yards. His downhill running ability combined with great vision can be really helpful for the Badgers when they need a spark plug. Look to see him get integrated more and more into the game plan as the season progresses, even with the backs at hand.

Lastly, Fickell’s experimentation with the defensive backs looks to be working well. True freshman Xavier Lucas had another great game, and the rotation at nickel with Austin Brown, Max Lofy, and even Nyzier Fourqurean is really helping defensive coordinator Mike Tressel open up his defensive playbook.

With a big game against Alabama coming up next week, it is pivotal for the Badgers to get on the same page offensively and consistently drive the ball downfield. The defensive line has to be faster off the ball and better at maintaining their gaps to allow the second and third lines to flow and make tackles.

These small improvements will take this team to a different level and could even put them in the conversation for a possible top 25 ranking, should Wisconsin show out next weekend.

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DOE selects nine school districts for 2026 South Dakota Perkins Reserve grant

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March 5, 2026

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DOE selects nine school districts for 2026 South Dakota Perkins Reserve grant

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Nine school districts have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Perkins Reserve Grant by the South Dakota Department of Education.

The grant provides major equipment upgrades for Career and Technical Education programs, helping to equip students with the skills and experiences needed for post-secondary education and the workforce.

“CTE programs are constantly evolving to match the pace of workforce needs,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Joseph Graves.

“The South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant aids schools in equipping students with current technologies, resources, and tools, offering students a realistic, hands-on learning experience that will strengthen their marketability to colleges or employers once they leave the K-12 education system.”

The following school districts have been named as the 2026 recipients:

Aberdeen School District:
- Awarded $30,233 for new precision machine equipment for the manufacturing program.
De Smet School District:
- Awarded $15,898 for modernizing metal fabrication within agriculture programs.
Lake Preston School District:
- Awarded $43,160 for expansion of program offers in multiple career clusters to strengthen industrial alignment.
McLaughlin School District:
- Awarded $11,997 to purchase equipment to offer a new culinary arts program.
Menno School District:
- Awarded $32,844 to purchase small engines and attend professional development opportunities to enhance the agricultural mechanics program.
Mitchell School District:
- Awarded $38,663 for the modernization of the automotive technology lab.
Timber Lake School District:
- Awarded $42,400 for the expansion of agriculture course offerings to strengthen industry alignment.
Wakpala School District:
- Awarded $40,145 to purchase a skid steer simulator to enhance the agriculture and construction program.
Wolsey-Wessington School District:
- Awarded $26,201 to purchase industry-aligned equipment to enhance the agriculture and construction program.

You can learn more about the South Dakota Perkins Reserve Grant at doe.sd.gov.

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for March 4, 2026

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17 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from March 4 drawing

07-14-42-47-56, Powerball: 06, Power Play: 4

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from March 4 drawing

33-38-39-47-51, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Dakota Cash numbers from March 4 drawing

02-18-22-30-32

Check Dakota Cash payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from March 4 drawing

12-13-36-39-58, Bonus: 03

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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South Dakota lawmakers push bill criminalizing deepfakes nearer to governor’s desk

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March 4, 2026

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South Dakota lawmakers push bill criminalizing deepfakes nearer to governor’s desk

John Hult
| South Dakota Searchlight

PIERRE — A bill from South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley to criminalize the creation or sharing of deepfakes was amended this week to more clearly define what constitutes nudity before it reaches Gov. Larry Rhoden’s desk.

The amendment, added on the floor of the House of Representatives, came in response to concerns about unintended consequences.

Senate Bill 41 creates a class of felony crime for the creation or distribution of images digitally altered to depict a person in a state of nudity or involved in a sexually explicit act, commonly referred to as deepfakes.

In testimony in the House Judiciary Committee on Monday in Pierre, Jackley pointed to the case of Mark Rathbun, a former Division of Motor Vehicles employee who is accused of taking images of women and girls from state databases and creating sexual images.“This is real, and it’s something that we unfortunately are seeing happen in our state,” Jackley said.

The judiciary committee voted 8-3 to send the bill to the House floor but not before a discussion on its potential to criminalize political memes.

The bill’s definition of nudity originally encompassed a partial state of nudity. Fort Pierre Republican Rep. Will Mortenson asked Jackley if that would include a fabricated topless photo. Jackley said yes. Then Mortenson asked if a fabricated image of Democratic Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker without a shirt, if shared by President Donald Trump on social media, would put the president in line for felony charges.

Jackley said a Pritzker image wouldn’t qualify because Pritzker is male, but Mortenson pushed back.

He noted that partially nude fabrications would be a felony if done with the intent to “self-gratify or alarm, annoy, embarrass, harass, invade the privacy of, threaten, or cause emotional, financial, physical, psychological, or reputational harm to that individual.”

Nothing in the bill specified that a person in a digitally fabricated topless image must be female.

“We just said that half-nude is a state of nudity, and so now he’s shirtless, and the point of this is to embarrass this guy,” Mortenson said of his topless Pritzker meme scenario.

Mortenson voted against the bill in committee but brought an amendment Tuesday to define nudity as inclusive of male or female genitalia, buttocks or the female nipple.

The amendment passed, but it did not address every concern about the bill.

Democratic Rep. Kadyn Wittman of Sioux Falls asked Jackley during the bill’s committee hearing why he didn’t use it to enhance penalties for people who film others in states of undress or participating in sexual activity against their will.

That behavior is a felony if it involves the recording of a minor, or if it happens repeatedly. The new penalties for deepfakes would be added to the same chapter of South Dakota law.

“Why is the first time hidden recording a misdemeanor generally, but a digitally fabricated image would automatically be a classified felony,” said Wittman.

Jackley said he feels that the creation of digitally manipulated sexual images, even if they aren’t shared, signals “significant criminal intent.” He told South Dakota Searchlight after the committee meeting that he’s open to addressing that issue, but that SB 41’s primary purpose was to target deepfakes.

On the House floor, Wittman was one of two representatives to say the bill’s felony penalties could be unnecessarily harsh in instances where young people make “a stupid decision” and create a deepfake.

“I feel like, in a lot of situations, this bill covers behavior that could be covered by a lower level of offense,” Wittman said.

Supporters countered that the creation of fake nudes can do real psychological damage to real people, and that the state needs to clearly signal that doing so is a serious crime.

“It’s only fun and games until it happens to you,” said Rep. Mary Fitzgerald, R-St. Onge.

The bill passed the House 60-6. It now moves to the state Senate, which passed the bill 32-0 on Jan. 16. The Senate would need to approve the amended version of the bill before it could be delivered to Gov. Larry Rhoden to sign or veto.

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