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TikTok star kicks off viral dating series in South Dakota

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1 year ago

May 5, 2025

TikTok star kicks off viral dating series in South Dakota

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Dating can be hard. Scheduling a date in every U.S. state in one summer doesn’t seem like it would make it any easier, but that’s exactly what one man with South Dakota ties is doing for the third time.

Matthew Wurnig said some have referred to him as the “TikTok Bachelor.” That’s because during the pandemic, the Montana native created a series where he virtually dated a girl from every state.

It didn’t take long for the series to catch attention online, however, and Wurnig knew he needed to take the show on the road.

“Maybe if I create this kind of fund pandemic project and put it online, it can turn people’s attention away from that negativity and to something more positive. So yeah, the intention was definitely to start online. I definitely did not know it would catch fire as much as it did right away,” said Wurnig.

The first two seasons of the “50 Dates 50 States” series would attract over 600,000 TikTok followers and millions of views as Wurnig traveled across the country, taking his dates to places such as waterparks, restaurants and professional sports games.

For the third season of the series, Wurnig is switching it up. At the end of each of his 50 dates, he’ll receive a heart from the contestant.

“And then, I have to decide if I’m going to take their heart or break it. I can only keep five hearts out of all fifty dates I go on, and those five will go to the finale at the end,” said Wurnig.

So, who is lucky contestant number one? That would be Kezley, a nursing student from Rapid City.

Wurnig traveled to South Dakota over the weekend to officially kick off season three with Kezley. The two took a trip to a local go-karting track. Updates on how their date went will be posted on the 50 Dates 50 States TikTok account soon.

Rapid City is also where Wurnig will wrap up season three of “50 Dates 50 States” with a grand finale September 11-14.

“I partnered with this management company that has this really beautiful cabin estate out in the Black Hills, and we had a really good conversation. They were like, ‘Oh, it’d be great if you came out here for the finale.’ So, it just seemed like the right spot to be. I was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, so got a little bit of those South Dakota roots,” said Wurnig.

After his South Dakota date, Wurnig will head to North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa in the next week. Learn more about the “50 Dates 50 States” series here.

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South Dakota State baseball loses to Arizona State, season ends

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2 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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South Dakota State baseball loses to Arizona State, season ends

The No. 4 South Dakota State baseball team allowed 16 runs in the fifth and sixth innings in a 17-0 loss to No. 3 Arizona State in an elimination game at the NCAA Tournament’s Lincoln Regional.

Starting pitcher Drew McDowell was tagged for three runs allowed in four-plus innings, then three consecutive relievers failed to record an out.

Kaden Rylance walked two batters who came around to score, Tristan Augedahl gave up four hits and a walk and was tagged for six runs (five earned) and Austin Henry walked two batters and allowed a run.

Sam Novotny followed and allowed four earned runs and five runs total over his two innings of work.

Matthew Werk and Jacob Sjuts each threw a scoreless inning to close out the contest.

Arizona State starter Kole Klecker ripped through the Jackrabbits’ lineup, allowing three hits in eight scoreless innings while striking out 13.

Keagan Jirschele doubled for South Dakota State, and Nic Werk and Luke Jones both singled. Nate Wachter and Grant Sorensen each drew a walk.

The Jackrabbits’ season ends with a 24-33 record. Arizona State will face the loser of No. 1 Nebraska vs. No. 2 Ole Miss.

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for May 30, 2026

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13 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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

Here’s a look at May 30, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from May 30 drawing

01-27-35-44-52, Powerball: 12, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from May 30 drawing

05-08-09-11-15, Star Ball: 04, ASB: 05

Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Dakota Cash numbers from May 30 drawing

04-06-07-22-23

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 30 drawing

05-14-22-28-30, Bonus: 01

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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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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