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School of Business fills key leadership vacancies
Summer resignations of two program directors in Augustana University’s School of Business prompted a last-minute push to fill key leadership roles just weeks before classes began. Raymond Leach, the inaugural director of the fintech program, and Scott Schmidt, director of the Master of Arts in Sports Administration and Leadership...
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USD Sales Center aimed at training next generation of sales leaders
The University of South Dakota has opened a new Sales Center in the Beacom School of Business that campus leaders say will train the next generation and shape the future of sales leadership. It’s the only public university in South Dakota with a Sales Center or sales certificates, dean Klaus Beckmann said. USD announced the Sales Center in December 2025 and cut the ribbon on the space Friday during the university’s homecoming festivities. The Sales Center is “part of our mission to develop future business leaders and meet regional business needs to foster growth in South Dakota and the region,” Beckmann said, adding the school is “always looking to stay abreast of industry needs and implement a curriculum that makes students the best fit for jobs.” More: How to celebrate SDSU, USD, Augie homecomings in 2026 This fall, USD started offering both an undergraduate and graduate certificate in sales that covers the technical expertise and human skills needed to excel in professional selling, as well as time management, resilience and emotional intelligence, according to USD’s website . Certificate courses also cover sales methodologies, customer relationship management software, business competencies, negotiation, communication and strategic relationship management. The certificates are open to
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Another record-breaking year: Enrollment, retention reach new highs
Augustana set a new enrollment record this fall, continuing an upward trend that began following the COVID-19 pandemic. Undergraduate enrollment increased by 85 students while graduate enrollment increased by 19 students. “That’s a nice trajectory and a nice increase,” said Adam Heinitz, assistant vice president of enrollment management. “Our goal...
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Brandon Valley beats Harrisburg in SDHSAA football Week 6
Brandon Valley has become known all across South Dakota for pounding the rock. The Lynx love to line up with multiple tight ends and fullbacks, putting them in motion to open up holes for the running backs. Head coach Matt Christensen and offensive coordinator Mike Zerr threw Harrisburg a curveball on Friday, Oct. 2, having quarterback Will VanLeur throw the ball 21 times in the Lynx's 38-12 win over the Tigers. "It was a great defense, linebackers and defensive line, that we played," senior wide receiver Jack Blomgren said. "We had to switch it up. It's not usually what we do but we made stuff work. It's fun for the wide receivers when we can have some fun too." VanLeur worked the short game early, but the tight ends were open on corner routes in the red zone. Star senior Austin Dowd and Kuper Irey both caught touchdowns for Brandon Valley. Dowd finished the night with 59 yards receiving and scored his touchdown from 23 yards out, and Irey's touchdown was a 10-yard grab. The duo are usually extensions of the offensive line, but they got to get free and run some routes Friday. "It's awesome," Dowd said. "We went
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Prep Football Roundup: No. 4 Yankton pulls away to beat No. 5 Spearfish
SPEARFISH, S.D. - The Spearfish Spartans celebrated homecoming on Friday by hosting the Yankton Bucks. The No. 5 Spartans jumped out a 14-6 lead with 8:13 left in the second quarter. Thomas Hughes scored on the quarterback keeper from three yards out. Then Hughes threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to...
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KELOLAND SportsZone – October 2
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The calendar has turned to October, which means the high school football playoffs in South Dakota are just weeks away. The KELOLAND SportsZone returned on Friday night for another full show of games. This week’s show features 11 games from South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa. Games featured on KELOLAND SportsZone: […]
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Sioux Falls School District bond proposal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– Sioux Falls School District Officials say maintaining top-quality public education starts with investing in the facilities students use every day. Now, district leaders are preparing to ask taxpayers for a potential $105 million bond proposal to fund major improvements across the community. “The importance of...
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HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Windom attack too quick for PAS
The Pipestone Area Schools volleyball team is currently riding “the struggle bus.”. That much was evidenced during a Tuesday, Sept. 13 Big South Conference loss to Windom Area by scores of 25-21, 25-20, 25-19. “They had good servers, and it was tough to receive against them,” PAS head coach...
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ORR School District Facing Second Dissolution Election
Voters in the Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District will get another chance to decide the future of the district. A special election is scheduled for November 10th, with voters being asked to reconsider the same reorganization and dissolution plan that narrowly failed in December 2025. The December election was extremely close. The...
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SDSU students present projects at Washington Pavilion
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - South Dakota State University engineering students took over the Washington Pavilion on Friday, showcasing some of their best projects to 500 young students, including the lunar rover and moon equipment. Many got to see science up close along Main Avenue, including the nationally...
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This week in HS football: A good ol' fashioned American rivalry
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LOCAL: Booster Club set for new direction
Chinelle Christensen was a cheerleader during her time as a Worthington High School student. So, naturally she knows all about the importance of supporting athletics. To that end, Christensen was recently installed as the Pipestone Arrows Athletic Booster Club president. “A few years ago, I saw a post on Facebook...
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Le Mars Community High School crowns 2026 Homecoming royalty
LE MARS — Homecoming week started at Le Mars Community High School with the coronation of the 2026 Homecoming King and Queen on Monday, Sept. 28. Brett McInnis, son of Greg and Christy McInnis, was crowned Homecoming King. Sarah Tilberg, daughter of Mark and Laurene Tilberg, was crowned Homecoming Queen.
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Pierre rallies past Tea Area in fourth quarter
The Tea Area High School football team saw a fourth-quarter lead slip away last Friday night as the Titans fell to Pierre, 38-17, in a match-up of two previously undefeated teams. Tea Area entered the Sept. 25 contest at Hollister Field with a 4-0 record, as did Pierre. The Titans...
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College Recruiting: state placewinner Staab to Augustana University
Caden Staab of Northfield has committed to wrestling for Augustana University following his upcoming senior season. Staab is a four-time state qualifier for The Raiders, placing third at 160 pounds in Class AAA in 2026 as a junior. Staab is projected to wrestle at 165 pounds for the Vikings. Caden...
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Dr. Steven and Ruth Feeney Make Major Gift Commitment to Mount Marty
{KXLG - Yankton, SD} Mount Marty University received a significant planned gift commitment from longtime supporters Dr. Steven and Ruth Feeney, the Catholic, Benedictine school announced Tuesday. The gift, the largest the university has received since 2017, will go toward residence life, several academic programs, and add to the Dr. Steven and Ruth Feeney Endowed Scholarship Fund. Steven, a 1977 Mount Marty alumnus, is a physician who specializes in internal and geriatric medicine.