South Dakota has a +411 scoring differential, topping opponents by 12.1 points per game. It is putting up 70.7 points per game to rank 87th in college basketball.
Emmanuel Damas, 56, a Haitian asylum seeker, reportedly died from an infection linked to a toothache that his family said went untreated for two weeks while Damas was incarcerated at the Florence Correctional Center in Arizona. Damas appears to be the tenth person to die while in ICE custody in 2026, which would bring the total number of people to die while incarcerated by the agency under President Donald Trump to at least 39.
I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere.
The North Dakota State Bison (18-5, 8-0 Summit League) will look to continue an eight-game winning streak when they visit the South Dakota Coyotes (12-11, 4-4 Summit League) on January 31, 2026 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center. In its most recent game, North Dakota State beat Oral Roberts on Saturday, 86-58. Its leading scorer was Tay Smith with 24 points.
Whether you're hoping to see the wildflowers or planning to drive the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road, there's something here for every kind of traveler, style, and budget. If you're looking to fully immerse yourself in this spectacular environment, there are a ton of campgrounds in and around the national park, plus a few glamping sites and RV parks nearby if you prefer not to rough it as much.
Star Comes Out said the men were homeless and living under a bridge near the Little Earth housing complex in the East Phillips neighborhood in Minneapolis. According to Star Comes Out, when the tribe demanded information about the detained tribal members, federal officials told the tribe it would release information only if the tribe entered into an agreement with ICE. The tribe declined, saying such an agreement would violate its treaties with the U.S. government.