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Watch South Dakota Coyotes vs. N. Dak. State Bison: How to live stream, TV channel, start time for Thursday’s NCAA Basketball game
Who’s Playing
N. Dak. State Bison @ South Dakota Coyotes
Current Records: N. Dak. State 15-14, South Dakota 11-18
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What to Know
N. Dak. State has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the South Dakota Coyotes will face off in a Summit battle at 8:00 p.m. ET on Thursday at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, N. Dak. State’s game was all tied up 33-33 at the half, but luckily for them it didn’t stay that way. They came out on top against the Fighting Hawks by a score of 73-68.
N. Dak. State can attribute much of their success to Andrew Morgan, who scored 27 points along with five rebounds. It was the first time this season that Morgan scored 20 or more points. Another player making a difference was Jacari White, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, South Dakota came into Saturday’s matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted by the Golden Eagles 77-76 on Saturday on a last-minute layup from Bostyn Holt with 5 seconds left in the second quarter.
Lahat Thioune and Holt were among the main playmakers for South Dakota as the former almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds and the latter scored 25 points along with five rebounds. It was the first time this season that Holt scored 20 or more points.
The Bison pushed their record up to 15-14 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for the Coyotes, their win bumped their record up to 11-18.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as the pair are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. N. Dak. State hasn’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 75.9 points per game. However, it’s not like South Dakota struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 76.5 points per game. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.
N. Dak. State came up short against the Coyotes when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 75-66. Can N. Dak. State avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We’ll find out soon enough.
Series History
N. Dak. State has won 7 out of their last 10 games against South Dakota.
- Dec 29, 2023 – South Dakota 75 vs. N. Dak. State 66
- Mar 05, 2023 – N. Dak. State 70 vs. South Dakota 68
- Feb 02, 2023 – South Dakota 71 vs. N. Dak. State 62
- Jan 07, 2023 – N. Dak. State 73 vs. South Dakota 61
- Feb 07, 2022 – N. Dak. State 76 vs. South Dakota 74
- Jan 27, 2022 – N. Dak. State 74 vs. South Dakota 62
- Mar 08, 2021 – N. Dak. State 79 vs. South Dakota 75
- Feb 28, 2021 – N. Dak. State 89 vs. South Dakota 77
- Feb 27, 2021 – South Dakota 80 vs. N. Dak. State 71
- Dec 11, 2020 – N. Dak. State 74 vs. South Dakota 67
South Dakota
Suspicious package prompts brief evacuation in Keystone; bomb squad clears scene
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A suspicious package prompted a precautionary evacuation in Keystone Friday evening before authorities determined the scene was safe.
According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 to a report of a suspicious package in the parking lot of a business in Keystone.
Based on information available at the scene, deputies evacuated the immediate area as a precaution while the package was investigated.
The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Bomb Squad responded and safely evaluated the package. After technicians determined there was no threat, the area was reopened.
The sheriff’s office thanked those who were evacuated for their patience and cooperation during the incident.
Responding agencies included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Pennington County Search and Rescue.
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SD Lottery Mega Millions, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for July 3, 2026
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 3, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from July 3 drawing
05-09-29-47-57, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 3 drawing
07-08-24-42-47, 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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Trump at Mount Rushmore: Speech time, how to watch live
How Fourth of July became a celebration of history and hope
From revolution to massive fireworks, July Fourth evolved into a celebration of history, heritage and America’s values.
President Donald Trump will kick off Independence Day weekend with a speech at Mount Rushmore beneath busts of four of his predecessors.
As part of a day of festivities tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary, the president will address visitors to the South Dakota landmark in a keynote address on Friday, July 3. at approximately 8:30 p.m. MT/10:30 p.m. ET according to the schedule released by the White House.
After the president’s remarks, the night will end with a massive fireworks display. It will be Mount Rushmore’s first time hosting a July 3 fireworks display since 2020, which Trump also attended during his first term in office.
Earlier in the day, there will be a slew of activities and programming on site for visitors before the evening festivities. The National Park Service and the state are coordinating the celebration, and a ticket lottery to attend has already closed.
Here’s what to know about the timing of the Mount Rushmore celebrations and how to tune in.
What will be at the Mount Rushmore July 3 event?
The event on July Fourth eve will feature myriad exhibits, reenactors and interactive experiences throughout the day, according to Freedom 250, the group working with Trump’s administration to coordinate the weekend’s events.
At night, it will transition into a tribute to the Armed Forces, including military bands, aviation flyovers and precision drill demonstrations, the group said.
After, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will take the stage to introduce Trump.
Following the president’s remarks, the event will conclude with the fireworks show.
What time is Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore? See schedule
Trump is expected to deliver his Mount Rushmore address at 8:30 p.m. MT (10:30 p.m. ET), according to the White House, though organizers have not yet released a detailed event schedule.
However, the day’s programming is set to run from 4-10 p.m. local time, according to the National Park Service.
The fireworks, which will close out the event, are expected to begin around 9:30 p.m. local time, according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, part of the USA TODAY Network.
Where to watch Trump’s speech at Mount Rushmore
The Mount Rushmore event will be streamed live on Travel South Dakota’s website.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
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