South Dakota
South Dakota men’s basketball takes down Denver for first Summit League victory of season
The South Dakota men’s basketball team held off Denver 91-84 to earn its first conference win of the season.
The Coyotes held a six-point lead at halftime and outscored the Pioneers by one in the second half to extend their lead to seven.
USD built their lead in the first half with their aggression driving to the rim. The Coyotes were outshot from deep but their consistent penetration led to 23 first-half free throws. South Dakota converted 16 of those while the Pioneers made only three of 10. USD ended up plus-17 in the free throw battle.
The Coyotes only outrebounded Denver by one but managed to outscore the Pioneers in second-chance points by five. They also outscored Denver by six points in the paint. The Pioneers committed four more turnovers than South Dakota but the Coyotes took advantage of the turnovers they forced, outscoring Denver in points off turnovers by six.
The Coyotes were led by Isaac Bruns and Chase Forte who each scored over 20 points. Bruns finished with 21 points on 5-for-9 shooting and was 11-for-14 from the charity stripe. He also had two steals and five rebounds. Forte ended with a game-high 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting. The guard also corralled seven rebounds and had two steals.
The South Dakota men’s basketball team will travel to Minnesota to face St. Thomas on Saturday, Jan. 11.
South Dakota
605 Day at the Smoking Mule in Chamberlain returning in June
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – 605 Day at the Smoking Mule in Chamberlain is coming up on June 5.
Owner Erica Sperl and General Manager Dayre Evans joined Dakota News Now with the details.
“So, the Smoking Mule is in Chamberlain, right along the banks of the Missouri River. We got this idea a couple of years ago, where we wanted to have a ‘605 Day’ and celebrate South Dakota businesses,” said Sperl.
“Because we’re right in the center of the state, we get a ton of travelers coming through. So, we kind of feel like a little mini tourist spot. We’re always telling people where to go and what to check out. And so, that’s where the idea came from. Just inviting businesses to join us for the day. Little vendors, big vendors, food, clothes, whatever it is. Just to kind of celebrate the awesomeness of South Dakota.”
“Last year, we had about ten vendors on site. This year, we’re about, just almost to thirty, there’s some more rolling in,” said Evans.
There’s everything from tattoo artists from Winner, South Dakota, on site. There are hand-wrapped floral bouquets, home decor from some local Chamberlain businesses, Coffee Cantina, a coffee shop, on-site, doing drinks all day, and a slushie truck. We have kids face painting, we have family mini sessions right by the river, there’s a cigar shop, there’s breweries on site, including Palace City out of Mitchell.”
There will also be a minno race and a performance from the Rewind Band to end the night, along with much more!
The event will be at the Smoking Mule starting at 12:00 pm on June 5, 2026.
Watch the full interview above to learn more.
Copyright 2026 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
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SD Lottery Millionaire for Life winning numbers for April 26, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from April 26 drawing
02-03-06-17-56, 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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WNBA holds preseason exhibition game in South Dakota
The WNBA came to Sioux Falls for the first time on Saturday, and it “couldn’t have been a bigger hit.” The Mercury defeated the Sky 108-104 in a preseason exhibition before a sellout crowd of 3,357 at the Sanford Pentagon. The Mercury are coached by South Dakota native Nate Tibbetts, and most of the fans in attendance were “decked out in either purple or orange.” This was “more than a basketball game.” It was a “homecoming for Tibbetts,” but also a “historic moment for women’s sports in South Dakota.” The WNBA has never been to South Dakota (SIOUX FALLS LIVE, 4/26). Lines went “out the door more than an hour before tip-off.” Basketball fans “traveled from around the region to take in the game and witness history” (DAKOTA NEWS NOW, 4/26).
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