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Keeping Sheep Farming Alive in South Dakota | Pierre News

In the heart of South Dakota’s cattle country, a family is defying trends by keeping sheep farming alive—a tradition they’ve nurtured for generations. George, Janet, and their son Gerimiah raise a closed flock, carefully breeding for health and growth without outside genetics, turning every lambing season into a labor of love. Despite shrinking wool markets, rising costs, and scarce sheep vets, they’ve adapted their facilities and found renewed hope in rising lamb prices. For them, it’s not just about profit—it’s heritage, passion, and a way of life passed down through the family, with Gerimiah poised to decide the flock’s future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb1d287a005a8a21

Tragic Roadside Collision in South Dakota | Pierre News

A tragic chain of events unfolded in Day County, South Dakota, when Timothy Allen Smith, 51, died after being struck by a commercial truck while standing in the road near a parked Honda CR-V. The crash began when Smith’s vehicle hit a deer, prompting him and another person to return to the scene in the Honda — parked with headlights on in the westbound lane. The truck driver, 21-year-old Simon Lee Pies, attempted to swerve around the vehicle but collided with Smith before hitting the Honda. Smith succumbed to his injuries, while the truck’s occupants and the Honda’s passenger escaped unharmed. Authorities are now investigating the sequence of events — a sobering reminder of how quickly road situations can turn fatal. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a011673e95a9fdf6

Oahe Zap Falls in Heartbreaker | Pierre News

Oahe Zap pulls off a gritty, last-inning comeback only to fall just short in a heartbreaker, losing 9-8 to the Casper Spuds after a defensive lapse in the bottom of the ninth. Casper led early, but the Zap roared back with a four-run sixth powered by Connor Goldberg’s three-run homer. They tied it at 8-8 in the ninth thanks to Casper’s errors and a clutch hit from Dillon Bowie — only for a critical mistake to let the Spuds sneak in the winning run. Ty Farwell went 3-for-4, Goldberg drove in three runs, and the Zap are already back on the road tonight at 5 PM MT to even the score. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c3d3069a50efeb16

Mobridge’s Wild Comeback to Championship | Pierre News

Mobridge Post 4 stunned everyone with a gutsy, last-minute comeback to reach the South Dakota State VFW 17U Championship game, rallying from a 7-2 deficit with a five-run sixth inning sparked by Mack Saxon’s clutch double. Andrew Ulmer shut down W.I.N. in relief, and Mobridge’s disciplined approach—drawing 12 walks—kept the pressure on. Broc Bauer sealed it with a walk-off double in the eighth, giving Mobridge a 9-8 win and a shot at the title against Clark-Willow Lake Dinos at 2:30 PM MT in Belle Fourche. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b740dd6682aa7fb

McIlroy Slams DeChambeau's Penalty Drama | Pierre News

Rory McIlroy blasts Bryson DeChambeau for holding the British Open hostage after a two-shot penalty for allegedly improving his swing mid-round — calling it attention-seeking and deserving, even if unintentional. While McIlroy’s fiery take contrasts with Xander Schauffele’s more lenient view — who argues DeChambeau was playing brilliantly and shouldn’t be penalized so harshly — the incident underscores the mounting pressure on pros to balance competitive intensity with rule compliance. DeChambeau remains in contention, but the controversy has ignited a heated debate across the golfing world. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0765598076c184d2