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South Dakota debuts visitor-focused Super Bowl ad

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February 11, 2024

South Dakota debuts visitor-focused Super Bowl ad

Super Bowl viewers across the Midwest got the message that South Dakota is more than a “one-hit wonder” during Sunday’s big game.

Travel South Dakota’s first Super Bowl ad involved a collaboration with the 2000s one-hit-wonder band Nine Days.

The band reworked its hit single “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” into a revamped “Absolutely (Story of a State),” a catchy way of touting South Dakota’s many exciting offerings.

“We’ve taken a really fun approach with the spot,” said Jim Hagen, secretary of the South Dakota Department of Tourism. “We’ve all heard it before that South Dakota has Mount Rushmore, but is there really anything else? Is it just a ‘one-hit wonder?’ And nothing could be further from the truth.”

The ad re-created the band’s hit video with “the same wardrobe, the same room, everything,” Hagen said. “I just hope it creates some nostalgia in viewers and makes them look at South Dakota in a new light through a very fun, creative TV commercial.”

Here’s the 30-second version of the ad:

And here’s the minute-long version of the ad:

The 30-second commercial ran Sunday through broadcast, cable and CTV live in select markets, with additional markets airing an extended 60-second cut. Priority markets include Denver, Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City, along with Rapid City and Sioux Falls. The commercial will continue to run in many of the key markets into late February.

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November Commemorations Remind South Dakota of an Unsettling Truth: Toxic Exposure Still Impacts Veterans and Military Families

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November 24, 2025

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South Dakota State will host New Hampshire for First Round matchup

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November 24, 2025

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South Dakota State will host New Hampshire for First Round matchup

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – For the 14th consecutive season, SDSU is in the playoffs.

With a record of 8-4 they will host 8-4 New Hampshire.

A little over four weeks ago South Dakota State was undefeated.

On Saturday they snapped a 4 game losing streak.

The Jacks are happy to keep playing football.

Graham Goering, SDSU wide receiver said, “We’re just blessed for any opportunity we are given. I think having some losses, there’s really never a doubt there actually and I think just seeing our name on screen ignites a little fire for everyone on the team. So obviously just blessed and excited for new season.”

Head coach Dan Jackson said, “This team has been close and galvanized for a long time, but what I do think it does it breathes a little bit of new life in them and last four weeks have been pretty heavy for them because they have been giving us all they have while at the same time not getting results they wanted. For them to be able to take a deep breath and remember who they are, and remember we can win and win in big moments, I think we have a really confident team that feels amazing right now not only after that play but how they competed the entire game.”

SDSU hosts New Hampshire at noon at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.

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2025 South Dakota state volleyball championship results, all-tournament teams

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November 23, 2025

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2025 South Dakota state volleyball championship results, all-tournament teams

RAPID CITY — The 2025 South Dakota state high school volleyball tournament came to a close on Saturday, Nov. 22, from the Summit Arena in Rapid City.

Below are the pairings for each match on Saturday in the three classes in action to put a bow on the high school volleyball season.

Seventh place

Sioux Falls Jefferson def. Mitchell, 25-22, 25-12, 25-10

Fifth place

Sioux Falls Lincoln def. Sioux Falls Washington, 20-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-20

Third place

Brandon Valley def. Watertown, 25-15, 25-19, 25-21

Championship

Harrisburg def. Sioux Falls O’Gorman, 25-16, 25-16, 25-13

Seventh place

Rapid City Christian def. Wagner, 25-12, 25-16, 25-12

Fifth place

Clark/Willow Lake def. St. Thomas More, 27-25, 26-24, 12-25, 25-23

Third place

Sioux Falls Christian def. Hamlin, 25-19, 25-15, 25-18

Championship

Dakota Valley def. Dell Rapids, 26-24, 26-24, 24-26, 25-22

Seventh place

Herreid/Selby Area def. Harding County, 23-25, 23-25, 25-21, 25-13, 15-12

Fifth place

Gayville-Volin def. Parkston, 25-8, 26-24, 25-21

Third place

Northwestern def. Bennett County, 25-20, 25-19, 25-12

Championship

Chester def. Warner, 25-23, 25-16, 25-18

Class AA: Logan McGuire, Brandon Valley; Jersie Melcher, Brandon Valley; Josalyn Samuels, Harrisburg; Gabi Zachariasen, Harrisburg; Addie Siemsen, Mitchell; Sienna Sabers, Sioux Falls Jefferson; Julia Blom, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Mallory Schneider, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Londyn Smith, Sioux Falls O’Gorman; Lauren Venenga, Sioux Falls O’Gorman; Jade Jere, Sioux Falls Washington; Kynsee Russell, Watertown

Class A: Shelby Begeman, Clark/Willow Lake; Kelsey Hofer, Clark/Willow Lake; Samantha Kimball, Dakota Valley; Claire Munch, Dakota Valley; Madie Munch, Dakota Valley; Tenley Anderson, Dell Rapids; Madelynn Henry, Dell Rapids; Addison Neuendorf, Hamlin; Chloe Weber, Rapid City Christian; Leighton Scherr, St. Thomas More; Meredith Nelson, Sioux Falls Christian; Tavyn Sichmeller, Sioux Falls Christian

Class B: Peyson O’Neill, Bennett County; Reagan O’Neill, Bennett County; Lily Van Hal, Chester; Jacy Wolf, Chester; Paisley Dimmer, Gayville-Volin; Taylor Hoxeng, Gayville-Volin; Jordyn Rossow, Herreid/Selby Area; Ella Boekelheide, Northwestern; Ashley Haven, Northwestern; Keeara Oakley, Parkston; Jaycee Jung, Warner; Keira Steger, Warner

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