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South Dakota Reaches Settlement With NCAA Ahead of Antitrust Payout Approval | PYMNTS.com
South Dakota and the NCAA have resolved their legal dispute just days before a critical federal court ruling on the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion antitrust settlement, a move that could have broad implications for collegiate athletics across the country.
The settlement, confirmed by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley, marks the conclusion of a months-long legal battle over how the financial burden of the House, Carter, and Hubbard antitrust cases would be distributed among NCAA Division I institutions. According to Sportico, the NCAA has now agreed to reduce the financial hit to all D-I programs, including those not part of the Power Four conferences, by 33%.
South Dakota’s lawsuit, filed in September on behalf of the University of South Dakota (USD) and South Dakota State University (SDSU), challenged the NCAA’s plan to fund the landmark settlement by decreasing future revenue distributions to its members. The state contended that smaller programs like USD and SDSU would be disproportionately impacted, forfeiting a combined $8 million over the next decade—an amount South Dakota argued bore no relation to the NIL-related gains or legal risks tied to their athletes.
Per Sportico, the NCAA’s updated approach includes a $55 million contribution from a surplus in its national office budget, funds made available after exceeding fiscal targets. The association also reiterated its commitment to hosting championship events in South Dakota and preserving revenues tied to the newly formed Division I women’s basketball fund.
South Dakota’s Lawsuit Against NCAA to Proceed in State Court
Previously, South Dakota had pursued a preliminary injunction to halt the NCAA from reducing distributions, with a hearing set for last Thursday. That proceeding was ultimately canceled after both sides reached a deal.
The dispute initially gained traction after a similar legal concern raised by Houston Christian University (HCU) failed in federal court last summer. Learning from that attempt, South Dakota pursued the matter in its state court, arguing the issue was contractual in nature and not subject to federal oversight. A federal judge agreed last month, remanding the case back to state jurisdiction.
In announcing the resolution, Jackley emphasized the dual benefits of the agreement: a tangible financial concession from the NCAA and the opportunity for South Dakota to collaborate with the association on future financial policies. “This settlement is a win for our universities and ensures that our athletes and programs are not unfairly penalized,” Jackley said in a public statement.
The NCAA, in its own release, maintained that South Dakota’s claims lacked legal merit, noting that internal financial decisions by membership organizations are typically insulated from court challenges. It further argued that the potential budget shortfalls cited by USD and SDSU—less than 5% of their respective athletic budgets—did not meet the standard for court-ordered intervention.
Source: Sportico
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Cameron Fens scored 23 points as South Dakota beat Denver 82-72 on Saturday.
Fens also contributed 12 rebounds and four blocks for the Coyotes (9-9, 1-2 Summit League). Isaac Bruns scored 20 points while going 8 of 12 and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Jordan Crawford went 5 of 11 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to finish with 13 points.
Gabe Oldham led the Pioneers (8-11, 1-3) in scoring, finishing with 24 points, 13 rebounds and two steals. Denver also got 19 points from Zane Nelson. Carson Johnson also put up 11 points and six assists.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Highway Patrol is continuing to look for the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run near Humboldt, SD.
In a Facebook post, the SD Highway Patrol has released new details regarding the semi suspected of committing the hit and run.
According to police, the semi is a red Freightliner Cascadia semi, missing its passenger-side headlight.
The semi was traveling eastbound from the Humboldt area on I-90 in the early morning hours of Jan. 3, 2026.
Police are seeking information, video, or pictures from 2:13 a.m. – 3:00 a.m. along I-90 and I-29 from the public.
If you have any tips or footage, contact the South Dakota Highway Patrol District 2 Office at (605) 367-5700.
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Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources announces $48 million for statewide projects
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) has the approval of over $48 million in loans and grants for statewide projects.
Together with the Board of Water and Natural Resources, a total of $36,958,000 in state loans, including $425,000 in principal forgiveness, was authorized for drinking water and wastewater improvements.
More funding was distributed to the following programs:
BDM Rural Water:
- Received an additional $233,450 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to construct a new water treatment plant, install a new water reservoir, install a pipe to expand the water system, and replace water meters
Clay Rural Water:
- Received $334,250 in ARPA grant funds to construct two ground storage reservoirs near the Greenfield reservoir and the Wakonda Water Treatment plant
Mid-Dakota Rural Water System:
- Received $917,357.85 in ARPA grant to update the existing water system
Mitchell:
- Received $3,930,000 in Clean Water State Revolving Funds to upgrade the clay sanitary and storm sewer
Rapid City:
- Received a $14,512,000 Drinking Water State Revolving loan to make improvements to an existing well and also construct two new wells
Shared Resources:
- Received $1,500,000 in ARPA grant funds for a treatment plant, well field, distribution pipeline, and two storage tanks
Sioux Falls:
- Received $7,648,000 to complete a third connection to the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
- Received $17,746,000 to construct a new Southeast Basin sanitary force main
South Lincoln Rural Water System:
- Received $328,250 in ARPA funds to install an elevated water tank, new pump station, and new water treatment plant
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources:
- Received $1 million in ARPA funds for its statewide Riparian Buffer Initiative
Toronto:
- Received $770,000 Drinking Water Revolving Loan to accommodate the Department of Transportation installing new storm sewers and highway surfacing
These programs are funded through a combination of federal appropriations, loan repayments, and bonds.
The board approved the funding during a January 8 meeting in Pierre.
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