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Election workers ensure smooth, efficient election

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Brown County Auditor Lynn Heupel and her staff for ensuring a smooth and efficient city election. Their dedication and attention to detail during the June 3 election are truly commendable.

I also want to recognize the election workers at our vote centers. Election Day is long and demanding with time required before and after for training and closing procedures. Their commitment is essential to the integrity of the process.

Special thanks to the members of the recount board for their service and diligence in conducting a recount of the results. The citizens of Aberdeen can take pride in the civic responsibility shown by all who took part in the election and subsequent recount, efforts that help uphold our fundamental right to vote and ensure the validity of our election results.

Finally, thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election. Your involvement is the foundation of our democracy.

-Jordan McQuillen, Aberdeen, city finance officer

Doeden mailer brings more questions than answers

I recently received a postcard from gubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden. One must be impressed with his business acumen and financial success. Unfortunately, the mailer leaves many more questions than it answers.

A common tactic for political outsiders is to adopt a slogan that differentiates them from the status quo. Mr. Doeden claims to be “for the people, not the powerful.” Are the powerful not people? If Toby Doeden isn’t powerful, who is? Who is he alleging to be only for the powerful?

Another claim of Mr. Doeden refers to “career politicians putting South Dakota last.” Grandiose criticism appears feckless without referencing examples supporting the assertion. To whom is Mr. Doeden referring? Is anyone in politics longer than Mr. Doeden considered to be a career politician?

Is Toby Doeden criticizing former governor and current Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem? Can a Trump supporter base his entire campaign on assailing one of Trump’s highest appointees? If that’s the case, one could say Toby is trying to have his cake and eat a lot of it, too.

I’m reminded of a full page ad/letter that ran in the American News on April 3, 2020. It was highly critical of state and local politicians for not utilizing the heavy hand of government and forcibly shuttering businesses due to COVID-19. The Heartland Casino ad featured “I” throughout, yet it was unsigned. It was as if an inanimate business composed the letter as no one had the courage to attach their name.

Attacking straw men or women without naming anyone or criticizing politicians by name without attaching your own are both examples of cowardice that should preclude one from even seeking office. I’m probably hypercritical, but I always name names, and I’m never afraid to put my name on it.

-Dan Oliver, Aberdeen

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Girls sports have come a long way

My granddaughters were appalled when I informed them that girls sports were nonexistent when I was in school. I loved watching my daughters — and now my granddaughters — compete in high school sports. I admire them for their faithful commitment to training, teamwork and practice. Female athletics is a pathway to development, opportunity and success for girls and women.

June 23 marks the 51st anniversary of Title IX, the federal law that prohibits discrimination in education and athletics. Title IX gave young women the rights and opportunities to compete and earn medals and scholarships in their own sports. Before Title IX, only one in 27 girls participated in school sports; today, every two in five girls participate.

Currently, across the country, policies are now allowing male athletes who identify as women to use women’s private spaces, receive women’s scholarships, break women’s records and win championships. This is an affront to fairness, equality and God’s perfect design.

Never did I think in 2022, that as the state director of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota, I would have to lobby for the passage of Senate Bill 46 in our state Capitol so that we could protect women’s sports in K-12 and higher education in South Dakota. Gratefully, it passed, and I am now proud to celebrate the anniversary of Title IX in a state that still honors women who fought 52 years ago for the rights my granddaughters enjoy today.

-Linda Schauer, Leola, state director of Concerned Women for America of South Dakota

Propaganda, lies sew division, distrust

Propaganda and lies from all sides have brought Americans to the point of division, distrust and hatred. How’d we get here? Basically, it’s big money influencing our government and social media affecting us all. Our legislative branches of government are ineffective. If elected officials were doing their jobs don’t you think that immigration issues could’ve been solved long ago? Would a graduated tax on incomes over $200,000 solve health care (Medicaid and Medicare), Social Security and overall infrastructure issues?

We’re in desperate need of common sense government. There needs to be debates allowing us, as citizens, to know what’s going on and giving our representatives the tools needed to come up with the best solution for all Americans.

We’ve lost sight of the fact that we are a free nation because of our unity — for doing what’s best for all Americans, not just those wealthy few. We’ve been through this several times — slave owners before the Civil War, robber barons after the Civil War, World War I, the roaring 20s followed by the Great Depression, World War II (where we joined the rest of the free world to defeat fascism), Reaganomics, 9/11, the information technology bubble, the housing bubble, the market crashes and the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Americans, we weathered it all and saw each other through trying times. We need to regroup, as Americans, and take back control of our government while we are able. We’re on the verge of becoming the “America” we will be for a long time to come. Will we rise to the challenge or will we, for once in many generations, allow those with power and influence to take control of our republic and drive us towards authoritarian rule?

-Rick Young, Aberdeen

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NCAA Volleyball Regional Schedule Set

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The fourth-seeded Indiana volleyball team (25-7, 14-6 B1G) will play in the Sweet 16 for just the second time in program history. The NCAA announced start times and dates for next week’s regional semifinals on Sunday (Dec. 7) afternoon. The Hoosiers will play top-seeded Texas at Gregory Gymnasium on Friday (Dec. 12) afternoon at Noon ET on ESPN.

 

Following the greatest regular season in program history, IU was awarded a top-16 national seed and the chance to host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Hoosiers made quick work of their first two matchups, sweeping Toledo and fifth-seeded Colorado in Bloomington to advance to the Sweet 16.

 

IU is one of five Big Ten programs remaining in the NCAA Tournament. Of the 16 schools left in the big dance, IU is one of two teams (Cal Poly) that didn’t make the big dance last year. The Hoosiers have already set a single-season program record for wins (25) and will attempt to advance to the regional final for the first time in program history.

 

The other matchup in the Austin Regional will pit second-seeded Stanford and third-seeded Wisconsin against each other. Their match will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of IU’s. The winners of both regional semifinals will meet on Sunday (Dec. 14) afternoon for a spot in the national semifinals in Kansas City.



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Louisville volleyball NCAA Tournament bracket, Texas A&M vs UofL game

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Dec. 6, 2025Updated Dec. 7, 2025, 6:08 a.m. ET

After defeating Marquette 3-2 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament on Saturday night, No. 2 Louisville will travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, and take on No. 3 Texas A&M in the Sweet 16 at 7 p.m. Friday.

This will be the Cardinals’ seventh consecutive regional appearance but first with Dan Meske as head coach.

Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the match from home:

No. 2 seed Louisville versus No. 3 seed Texas A&M will be broadcast live on ESPN or ESPN2.

Authenticated subscribers can access ESPN2 via TV-connected devices or by going to WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.

Those without cable can access ESPN2 via streaming services, with Fubo offering a free trial.

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After defeating Marquette, UofL will play Texas A&M in the Lincoln, Nebraska, Regional Friday at 7 pm. Here’s a look at the tournament schedule:

  • First and second rounds: Dec. 4-6
  • Regionals: Dec. 11-14
  • Semifinals: Dec. 18 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri
  • Championship: Dec. 21 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri



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Men’s T&F Opens Season at Diplomat Open

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Lancaster, PA (December 6, 2025) – The DeSales University men’s track & field team opened the 2025-26 indoor T&F season competing at the Diplomat Open at Franklin & Marshall College on Friday.

The Bulldogs posted 10 MAC qualfying times/marks in the meet.

Among the qualifying times were junior Bryce Guthier taking second in the 400-meters with a time of 52.08. It is the fifth fastest time in indoor history.  Senior Davis Trump also qualified in the 5K with a time of 16:20.32.

In the field events, DSU posted eight qualfying marks. Junior Weston Simak qualified for the MAC Championships in both the long jump (6.52m) and triple jump (13.72m). His triple jump mark was the second best in team history.  First-year Luke Heimann also qualfied in the triple jump (11.86m).

Junior Jonathan Castronovo took home first place in the long jump with a mark of 6.58m, the second best long jump in team history.

First-year John Amoretti qualified in the shot put (12.33m), seniors Jonathan Eudja and Giovanni Wellington qualified in the weight throw with marks of 14.85m and 14.23m. First-year Ryan Rodriguez also quallified in the weight throw (11.89m).

The Bulldogs won’t return to action till the New Year at the Blue and Grey Invitational on Jan. 17th.

 



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Women’s Track & Field Turns in Multiple High Marks to Begin Season at Cornell

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ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College women’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Lola Gitlin posted a time of 10:25.57 in the 3000-meter run to finish third overall.

Rachel Larson was a fourth place finisher with a time of 8.58 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles. That time is currently No. 1 in Division III after the opening weekend of the season.

Aynisha McQuillar took fifth in the 200-meter dash in a time of 26.61 seconds. McQuillar also ran in the 60-meter dash and posted the 11th fastest time in DIII during the prelim with a performance of 7.78 seconds.

Lyla Powers was fifth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:21.75.

Lily Seyfert claimed fifth in the shot put with a heave of 12.78 meters, which is currently ninth in the nation.

Bree Boyle and Erin Eastwood each cleared 3.54 meters in the pole vault, which is tied for 11th on the Division III performance list.

Alexis Brown turned in a leap of 11.02 meters in the triple jump for the 17th best mark in the country.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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Men’s Track & Field Opens Indoor Season at Cornell Greg Page Relays

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RESULTS

ITHACA, N.Y. –

The Ithaca College men’s track & field team opened its 2025-26 season over the weekend as the Bombers made the short trip across town to compete in the Greg Page Relays hosted by Cornell University on December 5-6.

Anik Vossschulte claimed third in the 200-meter dash in a time of 23.32 seconds, while Jacob Antilety was seventh at 23.71 seconds.

Matt Lokshin posted a time of 8.65 seconds in the 60-meter hurdles to place third in the event. Aidan Irwin took fourth in the high jump with a mark of 1.70 meters.

Quinten Lewis posted a mark of 13.73 meters in the triple jump to place fourth and Sebastien-Oliver Lacrete was sixth at 12.68 meters, while Evan Cherry secured fifth in the long jump with a leap of 6.84 meters.

IC’s 4×400-meter relay team of Damian Simmonds, Griffin Lupes, Noah McKibben and George Nilson placed sixth in 3:34.49.

Luke Ellor finished sixth in the shot put with a mark of 14.40 meters.

Three Bombers finished within the top eight in the 500-meter dash as Brad Kellogg was sixth in 1:09.73, Peter Tysiak followed in seventh with 1:10.74 and Matthew DeJulio was next at 1:11.59.

Kaiden Chandler and Luke Ferrer posted times of 4:41.29 and 4:53.44 in the mile to finish in seventh and eighth.

Raf Campanile was seventh in the pole vault with a clearance of 4.25 meters.

Ithaca is off for the remainder of 2025 and will return to Cornell on January 10 for the Southern Tier Invitational.

 



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