https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2018/01/22/jones-county-tourney/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county12.jpgJones County12Bennett County's Tristan Whirlwind Horse (24) walks back to his bench as the White River Tigers defeated the Warriors 84-39 during a game in the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county11.jpgJones County11Jones County High School English teacher Olivia Saunders, left, teams up with Jones County juniors Jayden Herman, center, and Peige Springer to make popcorn to sell during the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county10.jpgJones County10Lyman fans celebrate a basket as the Raiders play Kadoka Area during the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county9.jpgJones County9White River Head Coach Eldon Marshall and players on the bench watch as 3-point basket is attempted during a game betwee the Tigers and Bennett County during the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county8.jpgJones County8Old newspaper clippings are hung up on the trophy case inside the Harold Thune Auditorium for the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county7.jpgJones County7White River's Joe Brandis goes in for a reverse layup while taking on the Bennett County Warriors in the first game of the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county6.jpgJones County6White River and Bennett County compete for the opening tip-off marking the start of the first game of the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county5.jpgJones County5Jim Butt, of Murdo, collects tickets and stamps visitors hands during the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county4.jpgJones County4The White River cheerleaders stand for the presentation of colors before the start of a game between White River and Bennett County marking the start of the first game of the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/jones-county3.jpgJones County36-year-old Joey Rankin races the ball cart back to the closet as his mom Chelse walks behind him as Kadoka Area and Lyman prepare for the start of their game during the 50th Jones County Invitational Tournament on Thursday in the Harold Thune Auditorium in Murdo.2018-04-28T23:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2018/02/28/celebrating-ffa/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa9.jpgFFA9McCook Central kindergartener Carson Klinkhammer gets his gummy worm while doing a Food for America project with FFA students as they make treats while teaching kindergarten students about soil as they make their own dirt and worm cups as part of National FFA back in February. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa8.jpgFFA8McCook Central senior Natalie Gottlob looks over the head of kindergartener Wyatt Phillips after he made his dirt cup while doing a Food for America project of making treats while teaching kindergarten students about soil as they make their own dirt and worm cups as part of National FFA back in February. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa7.jpgFFA7https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa6.jpgFFA6L.B. Williams third grader Emilie Ellis works to solve a puzzle on the computer as her classmates and Mitchell High School Animal Science class members including Taylor Hart, center, follow along on the big screen during a presentation by the MHS students on Thursday morning in Mrs. Andrea Hart's class at L.B. Williams. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa5.jpgFFA5Wessington Springs seniors Keah Munsen, right, and Abby Von Eye get ready to race in the wheel barrow races while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa4.jpgFFA4Wessington Springs sophomore Emma Lammey carries a hay bale while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa3.jpgFFA3Wessington Springs freshman Angela Paulson tries roping the dummy while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa2.jpgFFA2At left, Wessington Springs juniors Ryile Stevens, pushing, and Isaac Klousek try to catch up with seniors Keah Munsen, pushing, and Abby Von Eye while competing in the wheel barrow races as part of the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa10.jpgFFA10In honor of National FFA week, McCook Central FFA students have parked a trailer of hay in front of T & C's Pit Stop in Salem marking the dates of Feb. 18-24. Schools across the area have been celebrating FFA week with a variety of activities that have included appreciation lunches, Ag Olympics, drive-your-tractor-to-school along with other activities. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ffa1.jpgFFA1Wessington Springs senior Jordan Hines carries a pair of hay bales while competing in the Ag Olympics in the Wessington Springs Ag building back in February as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade / Republic)2018-04-28T23:23:19+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/10/30/153rd-welcome-home/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd42.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD42https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd41.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD41https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd39.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD39https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd37.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD37https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd25.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD25https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd23.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD23https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd22.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD22https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd17.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD17https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd16.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD16https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/100217-n-dr-153rd7.jpg100217.N.DR.153RD7Five-year-old Oscar Bruce, son of Lt. Col. Trent Bruce, of Sioux Falls, stands with his dad as the commanding officers during the Reading of the Order part of the 153rd Engineer Battalion deactivation ceremony on Saturday morning at the Huron Arena. (Matt Gade / Republic)2018-03-25T18:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/09/25/10-frames-from-august-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august10.jpgAugust10A young Alexandria fan cries after shouting "I want to be in the picture" and wasn't allowed to be a part of a group picture after the Angels win over the Larchwood Diamonds for the Class B state amateur baseball championship game on Sunday at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august09.jpgAugust09Chris Sutera, of Tabor, catches a foul ball with his cap during game between 4 Corners and the Castlewood Monarchs during the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament on Sunday at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august08.jpgAugust08Dakota Wesleyan's Luke Loudenburg (23) races past the Dakota State defense for a touchdown during a game on Thursday night in Madison.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august07.jpgAugust07Winner/Colome's Hartman Katz (21) gets the tag on Legion pick-up player for Vermillion Cole Anderson (10) at home during a second round game in the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament on Sunday at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august06.jpgAugust06Dakota Wesleyan's Dillon Turner (15) is knocked off his feet by Dakota State's Dereck DeVries (20) as Marcus Vanden Bosch (55) is also involved in the play during a game on Thursday night in Madison.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august05.jpgAugust05The horse Andrew Hall, of Wagner, is riding loses its footing and falls on its side with Hall on in its back while competing in the bareback competition during the Scottie Stampede Rodeo on Saturday.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august04.jpgAugust04Dennis Anderson, of Watertown, looks for a name on the The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam Veteran Memorial Replica, following the opening ceremonies for the wall on Thursday morning at the rest area in Chamberlain.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august03.jpgAugust03Girl Scout Troop 57705's Kate Ahlers, 11, right, and Grace Hempel, 10, clean a cafeteria table at John Paul II Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon as part of the United Way's Day of Caring kick-off campaign.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august02.jpgAugust02Calli Berwald, 9, from North Davison County near Letcher, tries to hold her goat still while showing it off during the goat show as part of the Davison County 4-H Achievement Days at the Davison County Fairground Complex on Thursday afternoon in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/august01.jpgAugust0114-year-old Rylee Schultz, left, helps Quinton Berg, 11, both of Emery, wrestle his pig down off the stall while Schultz rinses off his own pig while getting ready to show off their pigs during the Hanson County 4-H Achievement Days on Monday afternoon in Alexandria.2017-09-25T21:37:34+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/07/05/10-frames-from-june-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june10.jpgJune10The clouds from a storm on Tuesday evening make their way Northeast past Alexandria. Seven tornadoes touched down from Tuesday's storm but minimal damage was reported.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june09.jpgJune09Kids play tackle football while the Dakota Bulldogs take on Buffalo Ridge in the last Southern Plains Football League home game for the Bulldogs at Cadwell Park on Saturday in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june08.jpgJune08Dakota Bulldgos wide receiver Joe Hanson stretches out for the ball as Buffalo Ridge's Keller Anderson defends during a game on Saturday in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june07.jpgJune07Post 18's Max Schoenfelder slides safely to home scoring on a wild pitch as Renner pitcher Austin Rhode is unable to field the throw from the catch Trey Rogers during the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june06.jpgJune06Lucie Anderson poses for a portrait in the lap pool at Hitchcock Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june05.jpgJune05Fr. Gerald Thury bows at the alter after the processional during Mass on Sunday afternoon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Parkston. Fr. Thury celebrated his 50th anniversary of priesthood with a special Mass held in his honor.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june04.jpgJune04Leander Vyhlidal, of Norfolk, Neb., and Adrianne Adderley, of Yankton, sit on the stoop in front of St. Wenceslaus Church watching the parade go by during the 69th Annual Czech Days parade on Friday, June 16, 2016 in Tabor.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june03.jpgJune03Kids take turns off the diving board at the Mitchell Aquatic Center on Thursday afternoon. The Aquatic Center will have regular hours of 1 p.m.- 8 p.m. through the weekend and on Monday, but will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday for the holiday.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june02.jpgJune02Bailey Feistner, of Woonsocket, rides her horse up to the arena to compete in the Sanborn County horse show on Monday afternoon at the Sanborn County 4-H grounds in Forestburg.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/june01.jpgJune01People line up across North Vyborny Street watching as parade floats go on by as part of the 69th Annual Czech Days parade on Friday in Tabor.2017-09-25T21:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/08/05/10-frames-from-july-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july10.jpgJuly10Taos Weborg, left, gets some words of wisdom from Jerry Hutchison, of Burke, before competing in the mini-saddle bronc during the 28th Annual Burke Stampede Rodeo on Saturday night at the Burke, South Dakota Rodeo Arena in Burke. Future Broncs and Bares events were added to the Burke Stampede Rodeo for the first time this year. Weborg won the HPYR Saddle Bronc & HPYR All-Around Champion.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july09.jpgJuly09Riders and competitors warm up their horses in the secondary arena before the start of the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Sunday night at the Tripp County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Winner.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july08.jpgJuly08Post 18's Briggs Havlik gets tagged out by Aberdeen Post 24 catcher Drew Geier while Colton Cox (12) backs him up on the play during the first game of doubleheader on Wednesday at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july07.jpgJuly07Blaise Steffen, of Gregory, gets tangled up in his rope while trying to compete in the calf roping event during the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Sunday night at the Tripp County Fair and Rodeo Grounds in Winner. Steffen only received some bumps and bruises while the calf and horse were uninjured in the event.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july06.jpgJuly06Jake Carmody, of Mobridge, does his best to hang on while competing in the bareback competition during the 28th Annual Burke Stampede Rodeo on Saturday night at the Burke, South Dakota Rodeo Arena in Burke.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july05.jpgJuly05Mitchell Post 18 seniors Jed Schmidt, left, and Sam Michels will become rivals next season as Schmidt will be attending Augustana University and Michels will be playing for the University of Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july04.jpgJuly04Lonnie Smith, owner of Drifting Cowboy Saddle Shop, stands in the doorway to the workshop, a rented out former feed shop, right across the street from his main shop in Ree Heights. In the slowly shrinking town of Ree Heights, pop. 60, Smith didn't want to move out of town when he realized he needed more space for his shop and approached the owners of the former feed shop who Smith said were happy to rent it out to someone in town.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july03.jpgJuly03Logan Duerksen (8), left, celebrates as his sister Maci (4) knocks down a bowling pin while taking part in slip-n-slide bowling in their front yard on Monday afternoon in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july02.jpgJuly02The crowd watches as Riley Page, of Colton, competes in the final competition of the night, bull riding, during the First Annual Charles Mix Saddle Club Rodeo on Friday night in Geddes.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/july01.jpgJuly01A kid climbs his way up to the walk way between the bleachers during the 28th Annual Burke Stampede Rodeo on Saturday night at the Burke, South Dakota Rodeo Arena in Burke.2017-09-25T21:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/07/25/corn-palace-stampede-rode-in-july/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo12.jpgCP Rodeo12Rodeo queen and junior queen contestants wait their turn outside the arena before presenting the flags and banners in between events during the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo11.jpgCP Rodeo11Cole Picton, of Marhall, Mo., competes in the bareback riding competition during the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo10.jpgCP Rodeo10Dustin Muncy, of Polk City, Fla., and Brendon Averett, of New Orleans, La., getting ready in the back of the arena before competing in the bull riding competition on the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo09.jpgCP Rodeo09Matt Borton, of Kalamazoo, Mich., walks into the arena for the final performance of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo08.jpgCP Rodeo08Ross Griffin, left, of Tularosa, New Mexico, and Blaise Freeman, of Snyder, Tex., shoot the breeze while flags and banners are paraded through the arena during the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo07.jpgCP Rodeo07A kid hangs on tight while competing in the mutton bustin portion of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo06.jpgCP Rodeo06Kids and parents rush to the center of the arena for the candy crush during the first night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo05.jpgCP Rodeo05Troy Crowser, of Whitewood, sits on the dirt after being bucked off Uncle Sam in the saddle bronc competition during the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sport Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo04.jpgCP Rodeo04Tate Schwagler, of Mandan, N.D., competes in the bareback riding competition to kick-off the first night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cp-rodeo03.jpgCP Rodeo03The colors are presented for the star-spangled banner at the start of the first night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell.2017-09-25T21:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/06/11/10-frames-from-may-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-8.jpgMay 8Mitchell's Carter Cavanaugh returns a serve while competing in No. 1 doubles action with teammate Jacob Dahme during a match against Yankton on Monday afternoon as part of quadrangular including Pierre and Vermillion.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-10.jpgMay 10Dakota Wesleyan University basketball coaches Matt Wilber, left, and Jason Christensen, second from right, along with Corn Palace Director Scott Schmidt, right, have a laugh with long time DWU fan Emmanuel 'Junior' Hille as he tells a story from someone sitting in his chair for a basketball game. Hille has been sitting in the same chair, row 5, seat 6, at the Corn Palace since moving to Mitchell in the 70s. Schmidt was replacing the chair and with the help of DWU gave the seat to Hille.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-9.jpgMay 9Mitchell Christian's Adaya Plastow is helped off the track after finishing the 800 meter run during the first day of the Class B state track meet at Howard Wood on Friday in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-7.jpgMay 7Crystal Young goes nose-to-nose with her horse Bumblebee at Reclamation Ranch. Reclamation Ranch is a place for therapeutic riding for people.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-6.jpgMay 6Flight medic Chad Jones walks out as one of Avera's helicopters is pulled out of the garage to helipad for take off from Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls as part of their Careflight service. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-5.jpgMay 5Avon's Wyatt Duncan, 32, and Tate Wynia compete during the first day of the Class B state track meet at Howard Wood on Friday in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-4.jpgMay 4PG/DC/WL/CS' Payton Foxley celebrates scoring a run during a game against St. Thomas More on Monday night in Platte. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-3.jpgMay 3PG/DC/WL/CS' Cole Nachtigal tags out Winner/Colome's Carter Brickman at second base as teammate Seth Kirsch backs him up on the play during a game on Monday evening in Platte. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-2.jpgMay 2Mitchell resident Dusty Johnson talks a photo with his son Max (12) after speaking to a crowd of people during a kickoff event for his bid for Congressional office on Wednesday at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/may-1.jpgMay 1Mitchell's Drew Kitchens is unable to get the throw to second in time as Sioux Falls Roosevelt's Justin Aldrich slides safely during the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at Cadwell Park. (Matt Gade / Republic)2017-06-11T19:53:19+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/06/11/time-at-the-tracks/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-14.jpgHorse Races 14Horses walk around as they cool down after their races in corrals setup south of the grandstands during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-13.jpgHorse Races 13Jockey Damon Leeds smiles while covered in dirt and mud walking back to the lockers after riding Steven Keplin Jr.'s General Election in the 5th race during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-12.jpgHorse Races 12Attendees make their way back under the grandstands in between races at the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-11.jpgHorse Races 11Spectators watch as the horse reach the finish line of the eighth and final race of the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Monday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-10.jpgHorse Races 10From left, Jockey Sam Padilla rides Bhr Eau So Flashy, Jockey Francisco Estrada rides Shake Em Up Pancho and Jockey Jeramie Fennell rides Ima Chasing Booty sprint down the track in the 300 yard fifth race during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Monday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-9.jpgHorse Races 9Spectators watch the back end as the horses run the back stretch of the eighth race during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-8.jpgHorse Races 8Jockey Shaun Herman rides Arlie Roller's horse Maypole's lastdance to a first place finish in the first race of the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-7.jpgHorse Races 7Horses and their jockeys round the curve as part of the seven furlough fifth race during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-6.jpgHorse Races 6Horses race out of the starting gates for the third race during the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-races-5.jpgHorse Races 5Jockey Cody Desjarlais smokes a cigarette while waiting outside the paddock to before saddling a horse to compete in the Pari-Mutual Horse Races at the Brown County Fairgrounds on Sunday in Aberdeen.2017-06-11T19:52:38+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/06/11/foothills-rodeo-3/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-14.jpgFoothills Rodeo 14Mike Kuka, of Maple Plain, Minn., is brought down as his horse is undercut by the steer Kuka was attempting to steer wrestle during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-13.jpgFoothills Rodeo 13Kody Woodward, of Dupree, competes in the steer wrestling during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-12.jpgFoothills Rodeo 12Competitors warm-up their horses out in a field just north of arena before competing in the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-11.jpgFoothills Rodeo 11Dustin Thompson, of Mitchell, is thrown off while competing in the bull riding competition during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-10.jpgFoothills Rodeo 10Lane Roettele, of Aberdeen, comes out of the gate competing in the bull riding competition during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-9.jpgFoothills Rodeo 9A horse's nose is cut after bucking a rider off in the bareback competition during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-8.jpgFoothills Rodeo 8Sam Bell, of Sebeka, Minn., is stepped on by his horse after falling in the saddle bronc competition during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-7.jpgFoothills Rodeo 7Avery Olson has a laugh bouncing upside down while attending the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-6.jpgFoothills Rodeo 6Bryce Baker, of Ft. Pierre, competes in the steer wrestling competition during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/foothills-rodeo-5.jpgFoothills Rodeo 5Kids play around the storage shed and a top of wooden spools during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo at the Jerauld County 4-H Grounds.2017-06-11T19:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/06/11/10-frames-from-april-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-6.jpgApril 6South Dakota State University quarterback Taryn Christion just loses control of the ball while looking to throw during the Jacks spring game on Saturday morning at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-5.jpgApril 5Cousin Grumpy reacts to the young piglet peeing on him while the crowd sings the 'Old Macdonald' during his pork chop review as part of the El Riad Shrine Circus on Monday night at the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-10.jpgApril 10South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke catches an over the shoulder pass just in front of defensive back Jordan Brown during the Jacks spring game on Saturday morning at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-9.jpgApril 9South Dakota State University wide receiver Alex Wilde is unable to make the catch as the ball is just a hair to far for him while defensive back Jordan Brown defends on the play during the Jacks spring game on Saturday morning at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-8.jpgApril 8Joe Hutmacher, the Chamberlain Police Chief, does the farmer's walk carrying 605 pounds as his son Nash looks on in the Chamberlain school's weight room. Hutmacher has gotten back into competitive lifting after a 15 year hiatus and is also a volunteer strength and conditioning coach for Chamberlain athletics.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-7.jpgApril 7Todd Kolb stands for a portrait in front of the driving range outside the Todd Kolb Golf Academy at Willow Run Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-4.jpgApril 4Mitchell's Elijah Pommer dives for a Sioux Falls O'Gorman hit during a game on Thursday night at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-3.jpgApril 3Mitchell first baseman Bryce Geraets records the tag on Sioux Falls O'Gorman's Grady Gulbranson on a throw back play to first to record the final out of a game on Thursday night at Cadwell Park.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-2.jpgApril 2Nash Hutmacher relaxes on bands while his dad Joe Hutmacher does lifts down and back across the gym floor. Joe has gotten back into competitive lifting after a 15 year hiatus largely to work out with his kids. Joe also serves a volunteer strength and conditioning coach for Chamberlain athletics.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/april-1.jpgApril 1Members of the Letcher Fire Department with assistance from the Mitchell Fire Department responded to a grass fire north of 249th Street between 405th and 406th Avenue on Friday afternoon just south of Loomis.2017-06-11T19:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/01/05/2016-favorites/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_25.jpgColome takes on Hamlin in quarter-final action at Colome. (Matt Gade/Republic)Colome takes on Hamlin in quarter-final action at Colome. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_24.jpg2016_24https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_23.jpg2016_23https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_22.jpg2016_22South Dakota State University wide receiver Connor Landberg (18) makes a one-handed touchdown grab over the arm of Western Illinois defensive back Xavier Rowe (6) in the first half of the Jackrabbits game against the Leathernecks in a Missouri Valley Conference game on Saturday at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_21.jpg2016_21The Kernels head out onto the field for the start of their game against Yankton on Friday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_20.jpg2016_20Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Jason Christensen and the Tiger bench and fans celebrate a basket late during the first round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament against Haskell Indian Nation University on Wednesday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_19.jpg2016_19Parkston's Dillan Thuringer (44) and Parkston's Brady Albrecht (2) scramble for a loose ball with Clark/Willow Lake's Noah Huber (45) during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_18.jpg2016_18Parkston Mudcats' Jeff Harris (8) celebrates a run scored after sliding into home plate during a game against the Vermillion Grey Sox in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Thursday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_17.jpg2016_17https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2016_16.jpg2016_16Wade Leusink, of Maurice Iowa, is seen in the reflection of the rodeo clown competing in the bull riding competition on the Saturday, June 4 in Crooks. (Matt Gade/Republic)2017-04-13T03:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/02/08/10-frames-from-january/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan20.jpgSports PortfolioDakota Wesleyan's Trae Vandeberg (3) celebrates being fouled after grabbing a rebound off a missed free throw by Hastings College's Drew Callaghan (33) in the final seconds of a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace. DWU defeated the Hastings College Broncos 84-79.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan19.jpgjan19Minnesota Vikings' Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates a touchdown with his teammates Minnesota Vikings' Rhett Ellison (85) and Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen (19) during the final regular season game on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan18.jpgjan18Minnesota Vikings' Chad Greenway (52) receives a roar of applause from the crowd as he walks back into the locker surrounded by the media following the Vikings win over the Chicago Bears in the final regular season game on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Sunday's win over the Bears could be the 11-year-veteran's final game of his NFL career. Greenway said he will make a final decision about possible retirement before free agency.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan17.jpgSports PortfolioDakota Wesleyan's Chesney Nagel (32) and Ashley Bray, second from left, vie for a rebound with a trio of College of Saint Mary defenders including Peyton Hagen (3) and Paige Muhammad (4) during a game on Friday night at the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan16.jpgjan16Dakota State's Kennedy Wagner (2) stretches out for a rebound as Dakota Wesleyan's Rylie Osthus (10) reaches for the ball during a game on Wednesday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan15.jpgjan15Minnesota Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks (54) tries to bring down Chicago Bears runningback Jordan Howard (24) while grabbing onto his pants as Howard runs out of bounds during the final regular season game on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan02.jpgjan02Dakota Wesleyan University twin sisters Amber and Ashley Bray pose for a portrait on Thursday afternoon in the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan01.jpgjan01Adults and kids take advantage of snow day to go sledding at the amphitheater near Lake Mitchell on Wednesday afternoon.2017-04-13T03:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/02/08/tyndall-bakery/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan14.jpgjan14Carol Radack works in the kitchen inside the Tyndall Bakery around 5:30 in the morning making pastry items before opening the store on Wednesday in Tyndall. Carol typically starts her day around 2:30 to 3 a.m. unless there are larger orders and then it can start even before midnight.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan13.jpgjan13Sierra Messman has a laugh with Liza Plihal while cleaning the pans and trays after making the pastries on Friday, Jan 6. Sierra works part time in the mornings and is a senior at Bon Homme High School while Liza is the only other full time employee at the bakery beside Ed and Carol.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan12.jpgjan12Ed and Carol Radack watch from behind the counter as they watch the people outside of the bakery on Wednesday morning.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan11.jpgjan11A little girl is ready to go as she tries opening the door while her mom purchases roll on Friday, Jan. 13.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan10.jpgjan10Sierra Messman helps a customer on Friday morning. Sierra is one of six high school students who work mornings before school and on Saturday mornings at the Tyndall Bakery.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan09.jpgjan09Kolaches, rolls and donuts are just some of the pastries sold at the Tyndall Bakery.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan08.jpgjan08Carol and Ed Radack help one customer while Liza Plihal, right, helps with another on Wednesday morning. Liza is the Radack's only full time employee besides themselves. Liza has been working with them for two years now.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan07.jpgjan07Carol Radack brings out a couple of trays with rolls and doughnuts to put into the display on Wednesday morning.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan06.jpgjan06Sierra Messman and Ed Radack joke around while cleaning up in the kitchen on Friday, Jan. 13.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jan05.jpgjan05Carol Radack rolls out the dough while making cinnamon on the big table in the kitchen on Wednesday morning. Carol is always the first to the bakery coming in any time between 12 A.M. and 3 A.M. just depending on the number of orders for the day.2017-04-13T03:27:56+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/03/10/10-frames-from-february-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog10.jpgBlog10Tanner Risseeuw, of Mount Vernon/Plankinton/Corsica-Stickney, celebrates his win over Devin Stork, of Canton, during their Class B 195 pound state championship match during the second day of the state wrestling tournament on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog9.jpgBlog9Dakota Wesleyan's Sarah Carr (40) and Concordia's Colby Duvel (50) scramble for a loose ball during a Great Plains Athletic Conference game on Sunday at the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog8.jpgBlog8Mitchell's Maria Krall performs on the bars during the state gymnastics meet on Friday at the Golden Eagles Arena in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog7.jpgBlog7Deuel's Morgan Kwasniewski competes on the beam during the state gymnastics meet on Friday at the Golden Eagles Arena in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog6.jpgBlog6Brooke Emme (8) goes down Bridle Drive in Mitchell with her mom Debra selling girl scout cookies on Wednesday afternoon in Mitchell. Brooke has been a member of Troop 57005 for two years.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog5.jpgBlog5Professional trombonist Dave Graf, saxophonist Aaron Hedenstrom and trumpet player Adam Rossmiller watch backstage as the Mitchell High School jazz band performs under the direction of Band Director Ryan Stahle the 8th Annual Palace City Jazz Festival on Tuesday at the Mitchell Performing Arts Center. Jazz Fest was the first official performance put on in the state-of-the-art 67,000-square-foot center devoted to fine arts. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog4.jpgBlog4Parkston High School freshman and FFA member Riley Weber chases a loose chicken in the school parking lot while taking part in a petting zoo for Parkston Elementary School students conducted by the Parkston FFA students as part of National FFA Week.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog3.jpgBlog3A Bald eagle is perched on a branch as a flock of geese migrate north along the Missouri River just south of the Ft. Randall Damn in the Randall Creek Recreation Area on Monday.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog2.jpgBlog2McCook Central seniors Nate Krempges, right, and Cole Schock guide a calf into a local business as part of their Catch the Calf event as one of McCook Central's activities celebrating National FFA week on Thursday in Salem.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog1.jpgBlog1A group of Amish children race down 412th Avenue in a horse drawn carriage on Wednesday morning, a mile east of Tripp.2017-04-13T03:27:26+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2017/04/12/10-frames-from-march-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog101.jpgBlog10Sanborn Central/Woonsocket's Myah Selland (44) hugs her teammate Madi Moody after the Blackhawks fell to the Sully Buttes Chargers in the Class B state championship game on Saturday night at the Huron Arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog91.jpgBlog9The Avon student body celebrates Lady Pirates 42-40 win over the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks for the Region 6B championship game on Thursday at the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog81.jpgBlog8Ethan's Janae Gustafson, left, hugs teammate Ellie Hohn while walking off the court after defeating the Warner Monarchs for third place during the Class B state tournament on Saturday night at the Huron Arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog71.jpgBlog7Bridgewater-Emery's Cade Schmitt (24) hoists Sawyer Schultz (3) on his shoulders as the Huskies defeated the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds 63-58 for the Class B state championship on Saturday at the Wachs Arena in Aberdeen.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog61.jpgBlog6Chamberlain's Rich Marone (33) watches as teammate Riggs Priebe (20) and St. Thomas More's Ryder Kirsch (20) fight for a rebound during a game in the second round of the Class A state tournament on Friday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog51.jpgBlog5Colome's Kolton Salonen (2) and Gregory's Dylan Borszich (21) vie for a rebound during the district 12B championship game on Friday at the Corn Palace.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog41.jpgBlog4Dakota Wesleyan's Rylie Osthus (10) scrambles for a loose ball along with Eastern Oregon's Donniesha Webber (14) during a game in the second round of the NAIA Division II National Tournament on Friday at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog31.jpgChamberlain's Nash Hutmacher is the Daily Republic's Wrestler of the Year.Chamberlain's Nash Hutmacher is the Daily Republic's Wrestler of the Year.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog21.jpgBlog2Members of the Freeman Academy Brass Quintet, Stephen Waltner, Ryan Brockmueller, Brennan Haggerty, Josie Epp and Areli Cortes perform Ostransky as other members of the Freeman Academy Music Showcase wait backstage to perform during Schmeckfest on Friday afternoon at Bethel Church on the campus of Freeman Academy.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/blog11.jpgSnow geese hang out around Lake Mitchell on Monday afternoon.Snow geese hang out around Lake Mitchell on Monday afternoon.2017-04-13T03:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/12/15/10-frames-from-november/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov10.jpgnov10Gregory's Robert Vomacka (2) receives a hug after the Gorillas win over the Webster Area Bearcats for the Class 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov9.jpgnov9https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov8.jpgnov8Platte-Geddes Panthers celebrates a game point in a match against Lyman during the Class B state tournament on Friday at the Huron Arena. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov7.jpgnov7Colome's Noah Hermsen (24), Colome's Layton Thieman (12) and Colome's Will Cahoy (45) watch as the second team plays Langford Area Lions in the closing seconds of the Class 9B state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov6.jpgnov6Action from the Winner Warriors 54-0 win over the Groton Area Tigers for the Class 11B state championship game on Friday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov5.jpgnov5Sanborn Central/Woonsocket's Myah Selland, center, blocks a shot at the net during a match against Harding County during the Class B state tournament on Friday at the Huron Arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov4.jpgnov4Webster Area's Colton Koslowski (74) upends Gregory's Jon Bakke (8) during the Class 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov3.jpgnov3Groton's Bennett Shabazz (4) leaps onto the shoulders of Winner's Cameron Kuil (21) after a reception to try and bring him down, but Kuil would score a touchdown on the play during the Class 11B state championship game on Friday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov2.jpgnov2Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Terrell Newby (34) is knocked off his feet by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) during a game on Saturday, Nov. 12 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebr. (Matt Gade / Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/nov1.jpgnov1Mitchell High School standout Spencer Neugebauer has been named the Daily Republic's Player of the Year. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-12-26T00:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/11/10/10-frames-from-october/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct10.jpgoct10Colome's Will Cahoy, fourth from right, carries the ball as the sun sets in the first quarter of Colome's class 9B quarter-final game against Hamlin on Monday, Oct. 31 in Colome.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct9.jpgoct9Hamlin's Danny Strande fires a pass through the Colome defense in the first quarter of their class 9B quarter-final game on Monday, Oct. 31 in Colome.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct8.jpgoct8Bon Homme's Tim Hajek (2) reacts as the Cavaliers fumble the ball into the end zone and is recovered by Mount Vernon/Plankinton during their class 9AA first round game on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Mount Vernon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct7.jpgoct7The Mount Vernon/Plankinton Titans sideline celebrates as the measurement comes up short for the Bon Homme Cavaliers causing a turnover on downs and allowing the Titans to run out the clock to win the game in the first round of the state playoffs on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Mount Vernon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct6.jpgoct6South Dakota State University wide receiver Connor Landberg (18) makes a one-handed touchdown grab over the arm of Western Illinois defensive back Xavier Rowe (6) in the first half of the Jackrabbits game against the Leathernecks in a Missouri Valley Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct5.jpgoct5South Dakota State University tight end Dallas Goedert (86) keeps his eye on the ball while battling with Western Illinois linebacker Adam Brott (35) as Goedert would make the catch and score a touchdown on the play in the second half of the Jackrabbits game against the Leathernecks in a Missouri Valley Conference game on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct4.jpgoct4Mitchell's Spencer Mohr (55), Zeb Parsons (66), Alex Klingaman (77), Bryce Geraets (58) and Chris Corbett (67) have set the tone up front for the Kernels offensive success this year. (Date shot 10-11-2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct3.jpgoct3Third-grader Payton Musick pours maple syrup onto Mrs. Kim Bruguier as one of the winners of L.B. Williams annual raffle ticket sales on Friday afternoon outside of the school. Students at L.B. Williams are using the money they raised from raffle tickets to help replace outdated playground equipment.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct2.jpgoct2Trudie Hofer (8), right, and her sister Elsie (6), left, dump leaves on to their sister Lindy (10) while Katie Ahlers (10), second from left and Audrey Hofer (12) rake leaves for their pile to play in on Monday, Oct. 17 in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/oct1.jpgoct1Trudie Hofer (8) covers her faces as leaves are thrown at her by one of her sister while playing in the front yard on Monday, Oct. 17 in Mitchell.2016-12-26T00:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/07/10/june-videos/2016-10-12T21:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/08/10/10-frames-from-july/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july10.jpgJuly10Carter Kennedy, of Beresford, slides in the dirt after failing to hang onto the steer while steer wrestling during the Burke Stampede Rodeo on Saturday, July 16 in Burke.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july9.jpgJuly9Cowboys watch the action as the sunsets on the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday, July 17 at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july8.jpgJuly8Riders sit atop their horses outside the arena during the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday, July 17 at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july7.jpgJuly7Hannah Leeper, left, Ben Sorenson, center, and John Broecher each try to apply a band to a goose to band before being released back into the water last week at a lake Northeast of Mitchell. (Date shot: June 22, 2016; Date published: July 2, 2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july6.jpgJuly6Shelly Randall, left, has a laugh after smelling the flowers that were brought by Renee' Polreis of Nepstad's Flowers & Gifts as part of Teleflora's 16th Annual Make Someone Smile Week on Wednesday, July 20 at LifeQuest in Mitchell. Polreis delivered 144 flowers on Wednesday.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july5.jpgJuly5Friends, family and supports came out as the 155th Engineer Company was welcomed home on Saturday, July 2 during a welcome home ceremony held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. The 155th spent the past 11 months on a mission in Kuwait.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july4.jpgJuly4Specialist Eric Simonton kisses his three-year-old son Ethan prior to the welcome home ceremony for the 155th Engineer Company on Saturday, July 2 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. Members of the 155th spent the past 11 months on a mission in Kuwait.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july3.jpgJuly3Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kenny Podzimek of Avon, plays with his boys Parker (6), center, Palmer (4), back, and Bode (2) prior to the welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 2 for the 155th Engineer Company at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center in Rapid City. Members of the 155th spent the past 11 months on a mission in Kuwait.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july2.jpgJuly2Ashley Reiners keeps score under the shade of an umbrella for the singles competition on Wednesday, July 13 during the first day of the South Dakota State Trap Shoot at the trap shooting range near the Davison County Fairgrounds on the west end of Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/july1.jpgJuly1'Abe Lincoln' takes a peak at the crowd while the Mount Rushmore float takes part in the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Parade on Saturday, July 16 down Main Street in Mitchell.2016-10-12T21:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/09/17/10-frames-from-august/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_10.jpgaug_10The Alexandria Angels' Pierce Smith, back, and Tyson Gau (5) leap into the air and hug after the final out to defeat the Garretson Blue Jays 7-1 in the Class B state amateur championship game on Sunday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_9.jpgaug_9The Alexandria Angels' Chris Marek hugs his son, and the team's bat boy, Rhett Marek after defeating the Garretson Blue Jays 7-1 in the Class B state amateur championship game on Sunday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_8.jpgaug_8Parkston Mudcats' Jeff Harris (8) celebrates a run scored after sliding into home plate during a game against the Vermillion Grey Sox in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Thursday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_7.jpgaug_7Mitchell's Avery Larson reacts after missing a shot during no. 2 singles action against Rapid City Central in the first match of a Triangular on Tuesday at Hitchcock Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_6.jpgaug_6Dakota Wesleyan's Dillon Turner (15) loses the ball after being tackled by Dakota State's Darion Office (4) during a game on Friday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_5.jpgaug_5Harrisburg's Justis Clayton (3) makes a reception over Mitchell's Jed Schmidt (24) during a game on Saturday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_4.jpgaug_4Alexandria Angels' Peyton Smith (1) dives into home to beat the tag attempt of Garretson Blue Jays' Brady Bonte during the Class B state amateur championship game on Sunday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_3.jpgaug_3Scenes from the Parkston vs. Vermillion Grey Sox game in the first round of the Class B state amateur baseball tournament on Thursday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_2.jpgaug_2Becky Todd hugs her son Josiah Todd (8) before he heads to class on the first day of school. Josiah is starting third grade at Gertie Belle Rogers while his sister Lily (10), not pictured, is starting fifth-grade.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/aug_1.jpgaug_1Riders raise their arms while riding Pharoah's Fury at the midway as part of the 2016 Corn Palace Festival on Thursday evening on Main Street in Mitchell.2016-10-12T21:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/09/15/born-for-rodeos/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_14.jpgglaus_14Sholi Glaus warms up Vera before competing in the barrel races at the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Saturday, July 23 in Winner. This summer is the first time Sholi has competed in rodeos since 1991.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_13.jpgglaus_13Savanna Glaus, back, and her brother Teil Glaus take off out of the box for a practice run at the family's practice arena back in May near Chamberlain.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_12.jpgglaus_12Savanna Glaus competes in the barrel races with her horse Vera during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 in Wessington Springs.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_11.jpgglaus_11Moriah Glaus chats with one of her friends before competing in the Ladies Breakaway at the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Saturday, July 23 in Winner. The family is pretty unaminous that Moriah is the social butterfly in the family. "If she doesn't nobody at a rodeo, that doesn't last long," Jim Glaus said.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_10.jpgglaus_10Sholi Glaus helps her son Teil pin his number onto the back of his shirt before the start of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Thursday, July 14 at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_9.jpgglaus_9Jim Glaus watches as Teil pulls out his rope form his bag before the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Saturday, July 23 in Winner.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_8.jpgglaus_8Savanna Glaus, left, and her sister Moriah practice their team roping on one of their calves at the family's practice arena back in May near Chamberlain.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_7.jpgglaus_7Savanna Glaus, left, and her brother Teil practice their team roping on one of their calves at the family's practice arena back in May near Chamberlain.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_6.jpgglaus_6Axel helps round up cattle on the Glaus Angus Ranch back in May near Chamberlain.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/glaus_5.jpgglaus_5Teil Glaus guides the cows up to the chute as Savanna, left, and Moriah, second from left, ride back to the box after corralling the cows at the family's practice arena back in May near Chamberlain.2016-10-12T21:49:04+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/10/12/10-frames-from-sept/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_10.jpgsept_10The Mitchell High School sideline celebrates a Spencer Neugebauer touchdown during a game against Yankton on Friday, Sept. 2 at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_9.jpgsept_9The Kernels wait to run out onto the field for the start of their game against Yankton on Friday, Sept. 2 at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_8.jpgsept_8The Lyman Raiders wait for the Philip Scotties to come out of their huddle as the sunsets on Friday, Sept. 30 during a game in Presho.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_7.jpgsept_7Zane Smith, of Broken Bow, Nebr., warms up on his saddle before the saddle bronc competition during the Wagner Labor Day Rodeo on Sunday, Sept. 4 in Wagner.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_6.jpgsept_6Nebraska Cornhuskers cornerback Chris Jones (8) takes a moment prior to the start of the second half of a game against the Wyoming Cowboys on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebr.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_5.jpgsept_5Mitchell High's Kyah Escobin (23) collides into Harrisburg's Alicia Aseltine (5) going for the ball during the second half of a game on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the Pepsi-Cola Soccer Complex.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_4.jpgsept_4Kyle Hapney, of Harrold, loses his hat while competing in the saddle bronc during the Wagner Labor Day Rodeo on Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Wagner Rodeo Grounds.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_3.jpgsept_3Guests read the dedication plaque about Earl Nordby inside the Nordby Exhibit Hall on the first day of the South Dakota State Fair on Thursday at the State Fairgrounds in Huron. Thursday was the first day the Nordby Exhibit Hall was used for general use for the 4H fair in conjunction with the state fair after construction was completed earlier this summer.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_2.jpgsept_2Spectators hang out along the chutes as the team roping competition goes on during the Wagner Labor Day Rodeo on Sunday, Sept. 4 in Wagner.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sept_1.jpgsept_1Anna Hawkins (13), of Wagner, helps her brother Allen (9) with a stubborn goat that didn't want to move so they could check him into for the 4H competition on Thursday, Sept. 1 as part of the State Fair at the State Fairgrounds in Huron.2016-10-12T21:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/09/12/favorite-20-rodeo-photos-from-2016/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos18.jpgrodeos18https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos17.jpgrodeos17Zane Smith, of Broken Bow, Nebr., warms up on his saddle before the saddle bronc competition during the Wagner Labor Day Rodeo on Sunday in Wagner. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos16.jpgrodeos16Three-year-old Rankyn Wilson gets help from Gus Wilson (11) as he holds Shaylee Porch (8) to lasso her leg while Haylee Porch (6), right, watches while playing behind the arena during the Wagner Labor Day Rodeo on Sunday in Wagner. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos15.jpgrodeos15https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos14.jpgrodeos14Scenes from the 47th Annual Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Saturday, July 23 at the Tripp County Fair Grounds in Winner. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos13.jpgrodeos13Five-year-old Rostin Woodward of Winner, falls off the sheep while competing in the Mutton Bustin during the Winner Elks Benefit Rodeo on Saturday night at the Tripp County Fairgrounds in Winner. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos12.jpgrodeos12Scenes from the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos11.jpgrodeos11Scenes from the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos10.jpgrodeos10Scenes from the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rodeos9.jpgrodeos9Troy Vaira, of Richey, Mont., competes in the bareback riding competition during the final night of the Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo on Sunday night at Horseman's Sports Arena in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-09-12T15:42:28+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/07/10/10-frames-from-june/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june11.jpgJune11Wade Leusink, of Maurice Iowa, is seen in the reflection of the rodeo clown competing in the bull riding competition on the Saturday, June 4 in Crooks.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june10.jpgJune10Mitchell's Addison Bertram takes a deep breath while pushing off from the wall during the 200 meter breakstroke during the Corn Palace Invitational on Sunday, June 19 at the Mitchell Aquatic Center.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june9.jpgJune9Chris Richards applies the hot horseshoe to Cactus causing smoke to rise on his hoof while tending to horses back in April at Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center north of Renner. Richards is a Farrier based out of Hurley serving clients in a 50 mile radius. (Date published: 6-10-2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june8.jpgJune8Niblet gets in the face of Chris Richards after tending to his hooves back in April at Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center north of Renner. Richards is a Farrier based out of Hurley serving clients in a 50 mile radius. (Date published: 6-10-2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june7.jpgJune7Five-year-old Sage Yost gets help being place on a calf to ride while Dana Ruhnke, left, holds its neck while dad Wade Yost places him down and Jason Fairbanks holds the back tail during the Yost family's annual cattle branding on the Broadaxe Ranch on Friday, May 20 northwest of Gann Valley in Buffalo County. (Published 6-10-2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june6.jpgJune6At left Erin Yost watches as CJ Yost (11) gives the calf its vaccinations while Charlie Yost applies the brand to the back hip during the Yost family's annual cattle branding on the Broadaxe Ranch on Friday, May 20 northwest of Gann Valley in Buffalo County. (Published 6-10-2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june5.jpgJune5Hannah Leeper, left, Ben Sorenson, center, and John Broecher each try to apply a band to a goose to band before being released back into the water last week at a lake Northeast of Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june4.jpgJune4Jacob Von Bergen, left, holds a pair of geese for someone to band out of the pen as Troy Davelaar grabs another goose to be banded last week at a lake Northeast of Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june3.jpgJune3A bull rider watches the action in the steer wrestling competition from across the arena as storm clouds pass overhead during the Crooks Rodeo on Saturday, June 4 in Crooks.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/june2.jpgJune2Kids get sprayed by the hose as the Corn Palace Hillbillies make their way down N. Vyborny Street during the 68th Annual Czech Days parade on Friday, June 17 in Tabor.2016-07-11T01:04:34+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/06/11/10-frames-from-may/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may10.jpgMay10Brandon Krogman, a Mitchell High School senior, fires a pass while getting a pass rush from left Hayden Morgan, Tanner Puetz, Gavyn Erickson and Corbin Hill while playing a game of touch football between the high school kids and Gertie Belle Rogers fifth-graders at Joe Quintal Field on Monday morning. Forty-six high school students have been writing to and trading letters with two classes of fifth graders at GBR this year and Monday was the first day for them to get a chance to meet face-to-face. The high school kids gave the elementary students tours of the high school, played out on Joe Quintal Field for games and finished with pizza for lunch before the fifth-graders walk back to GBR. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may9.jpgMay9Latasha Dion, a Lake Andes native, will be graduating from Mitchell Technical Institute later today with the rest of the class of 2016. Dion, who is president of the MTI Diversity Club, is a part of the first graduating class students receiving their degree as a Human Services Technician. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may8.jpgMay8Freeman Academy's Thaniel Schroeder, left, and Gregory's Aaron Voigt walk off the track together after running the 3200 meter during the first day of the Class B state track and field championships on Friday, May 27 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may7.jpgMay7James Valley Christian's Jayden Waldner lays on the ground after stumbling and reaching out at the finish line while still able to hold off Platte-Geddes' Alex Gerlach, not pictured, to win the 3200 meter relay on the first day of the Class B state track and field championships on Friday, May 27 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may6.jpgMay6James Valley Christian's Jayden Waldner hits the ground after stumbling and reaching out at the finish line while still able to hold off Platte-Geddes' Alex Gerlach, not pictured, to win the 3200 meter relay on the first day of the Class B state track and field championships on Friday, May 27 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may5.jpgMay5Corsica-Stickney's Hunter Johnson, center, stretches out with the baton between Platte-Geddes' Zach Pettit, left, and Canistota's Mandre Adams while running the anchor legs of the sprint medley during the first day of the Class B state track and field championships on Friday, May 27 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may4.jpgMay4Platte-Geddes' Alex Gerlach, left, and James Valley Christian's Jayden Waldner reach out at the finish line running the anchor legs of the 3200 meter relay during the first day of the Class B state track and field championships on Friday, May 27 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may3.jpgMay3On Tuesday, May 10 it will be one year since a tornado came through and hit the west end of the town of Delmont. The damage from the tornado caused damage to many homes and left debris across town. While some homes have been rebuilt, completely replaced and some are still having work done, others have been completely removed and lots sit empty. On Tuesday the residents of the town will be holding several activities to mark the one year anniversary of the tornado. (Date shot: May 5, 2016)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may2.jpgMay2About a dozen people take a walk down S. Seaman street seeing the damage of where the tornado came through as part of the one year anniversary activities on Tuesday, May 10 in Delmont.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/may1.jpgMay1Lizdiany Andujar, left, shares a laugh with Dakota Anderson, right, and Rachel Bechen, center, while waiting to walk for the processional Mitchell High School's commencement exercises on Sunday, May 22 at the Corn Palace in Mitchell.2016-06-11T19:58:15+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/06/11/foothills-rodeo-2/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo14.jpgRodeo14Riders continue to work out their horses late into night during the first day of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo13.jpgRodeo13Ty Clearwater of Alpena competes in the bull riding as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo12.jpgRodeo12Faith Smith, from Ettrick, Wisc., waits her turn for the barrel racing while others make their way past her during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo11.jpgRodeo11Three-year-old Camdyn Fink of Woonsocket has mud covered all over his face after riding a sheep in the mutton bustin' as part of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo10.jpgRodeo10Six-year-old Hunter Heezen of Wessington Springs is unable to hang on to the sheep during the mutton bustin' portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo9.jpgRodeo9Rudie Hepper, of Mobridge, plays with a dog who wandered over for some attention while waiting to compete in the barrel racing later in the evening at the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo8.jpgRodeo8Brent Belkham, of Blunt, can't hang on to his steer during the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo7.jpgRodeo7Wregan Brown (11) of Piedmont dances a top of wooden spools during the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo6a.jpgRodeo6AWacey Brown, of Piedmont, takes off in the barrel racing on the first night of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday, May 28 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rodeo5b.jpgRodeo5BJared Fulton, of Valentine, Nebr., is unable to hang on to the head of the cow while competing in the steer wrestling portion of the Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday, May 29 at the Jerauld County 4-H arena.2016-06-11T18:50:41+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/05/09/10-frames-from-april/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-10.jpgapril 10Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-9.jpgapril 9Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-8.jpgapril 8Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-7.jpgapril 7Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-6.jpgapril 6Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-5.jpgapril 5Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-4.jpgapril 4Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-3.jpgapril 3Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-2.jpgapril 2Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/april-1.jpgapril 1Over 200 students took part in Dakota Wesleyan University's commencement exercises on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. A total of 283 students graduated from DWU, a university record. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-05-09T22:09:15+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/04/19/west-river/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog15.jpgbadlands-blog15https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog14.jpgbadlands-blog14https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog13.jpgbadlands-blog13https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog12.jpgbadlands-blog12https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog11.jpgbadlands-blog11https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog10.jpgbadlands-blog10https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog9.jpgbadlands-blog9https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog8.jpgbadlands-blog8https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog7.jpgbadlands-blog7https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/badlands-blog6.jpgbadlands-blog62016-04-20T00:11:54+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/04/12/10-frames-from-march/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march10.jpgMarch10https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march9.jpgMarch9https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march8.jpgMarch8https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march7.jpgMarch7Over 50 students and faculty volunteer to help put together snack packs on Monday morning in the Campus Center at Mitchell Technical Institute. MTI students held a fundraising effort last week for the Weekend Snack Pack program. Over $3300 were raised. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march6.jpgMarch6The Tigers bench celebrates a 3-point basket by Dakota Wesleyan's Ashley Bray (20) during the second round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament on Friday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march5.jpgMarch5Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) reacts to the Tigers loss to the York College Panthers during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march4.jpgMarch4Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Jason Christensen and the Tiger bench and fans celebrate a basket late during the first round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament against Haskell Indian Nation University on Wednesday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march3.jpgMarch3Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Jason Christensen and the Tigers bench celebrate a Dakota Wesleyan's Erica Herrold (14) basket with the foul call late during the first round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament against Haskell Indian Nation University on Wednesday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march2.jpgMarch2South Dakota State University's Clarissa Ober (21) makes a pass between her legs to South Dakota State University's Gabrielle Boever (4) during a game in the first round of the Summit League conference tournament on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/march1.jpgMarch1Morningside's Taylor Bahensky (5) tries grabbing a loose ball underneath Dakota Wesleyan's Amber Bray (44) during a game on Wednesday night for the Great Plains Athletic Conference tournament championship at the Rosen-Verdoorn Sports Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-04-12T20:46:43+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/03/21/basketball-wrap-up/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball26.jpgbball26Dakota Wesleyan's Erica Herrold (14) looses the ball colliding into Goshen College's Haley Archibeque (10) and Goshen College's Tyra Carver (35) during the third round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament on Saturday at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball25.jpgbball25Dakota Wesleyan's Rylie Osthus (10) gets hit in the face fighting for a loose ball with Goshen College's Lynnia Noel (23) as Dakota Wesleyan's Kelsey Bertram (30) was also involved in the play during the third round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament on Saturday at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball24.jpgbball24Davenport University's Emily Severn (31) and Dakota Wesleyan's Kelsey Bertram (30) scramble for a loose ball during the second round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament on Friday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball23.jpgbball23The Tigers bench celebrates a 3-point basket by Dakota Wesleyan's Ashley Bray (20) during the second round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament on Friday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball22.jpgbball22Dakota Wesleyan's Terrell Newton (10) shoots over York College's Marcus Price (24) during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball21.jpgbball21Dakota Wesleyan's Trae Vandeberg (13) reacts as the York College Panthers celebrate their win over the Tigers during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball20.jpgbball20Dakota Wesleyan's Trae Bergh (5) lays on the ground after the Tigers loss to the York College Panthers during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball19.jpgbball19Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) reacts to the Tigers loss to the York College Panthers during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball18.jpgbball18Dakota Wesleyan's Trae Bergh (5) drives past the defense of York College's Chris Smith (11) during the second round of the NAIA Division II men's national tournament on Friday night in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, MO. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/bball17.jpgbball17Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Jason Christensen and the Tiger bench and fans celebrate a basket late during the first round of the NAIA Division II women's national tournament against Haskell Indian Nation University on Wednesday morning at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-03-21T21:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/03/19/coyote-hunt/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt11.jpgcoyote hunt11Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, heads back to his truck after locating a dead coyote that was shot and killed by gunner Blake Bappe from the back of a plane flown by pilot Tony DeCino flies over to another field to check for more coyotes east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt10.jpgcoyote hunt10Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, puts a dead coyote onto the back of his truck after it was shot and killed by gunner Blake Bappe from the back of a plane flown by pilot Tony DeCino in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt9.jpgcoyote hunt9Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, checks the teeth on a coyote that was shot and killed by gunner Blake Bappe from the back of a plane flown by pilot Tony DeCino in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. Baumgartner estimates the coyote was two-years -old based on the teeth. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt8.jpgcoyote hunt8Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, talks with pilot Tony DeCino in trying to cooperate on locating a coyote that was killed by gunner Blake Bappe out of a plane window in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt7.jpgcoyote hunt7Tony DeCino, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives directions Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, where a coyote was shot and killed by Blake Bappe, a GF&P wildlife damage specialist, who is the gunner out of the back window of the plane over a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt6.jpgcoyote hunt6A dead coyote, shot and killed by GF&P wildlife damage specialist Blake Bappe, from a plane lies in the middle of a cornfield east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt5.jpgcoyote hunt5Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, talks with pilot Tony DeCino in trying to cooperate on tracking a coyote out in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt4.jpgcoyote hunt4Tony DeCino, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, flies a plane he was hired by GF&P to help track down coyotes with Blake Bappe, a GF&P wildlife damage specialist, who is the gunner out of the back window of the to spot and kill coyote out in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt3.jpgcoyote hunt3Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, checks his map of potential plots of where to search for coyotes out in his truck in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/coyote-hunt2.jpgcoyote hunt2Brad Baumgartner, GF&P wildlife damage specialist, sits in his truck trying to spot a coyote out in a field east of Howard on Thursday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-03-20T00:22:27+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/03/03/crop-dusting/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting10.jpgcrop dusting10John O'Connell checks the damage to his wing as Rodney Bahm, left, and Mark Becker watch as O'Connell had hit a duck while spraying a field earlier in the day on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in Sanborn County. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting9.jpgcrop dusting9Rodney Bahm, left, works on the GPS on the bottom of the plane while Mark Becker tests out the computer screen in the cockpit as Marvin Northrup, right, watches, after John O'Connell came back after spraying over a field on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 east of Letcher. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting8.jpgcrop dusting8John O'Connell started M.J. Aviation in Letcher back in 1973 after returning from Vietnam as a Medevac helicopter pilot. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting7.jpgcrop dusting7John O'Connell goes over his checklist inside the cockpit of his plane before heading out to a field on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Letcher. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting6.jpgcrop dusting6John O'Connell flies his Thrush Aircraft plane spraying over a field five miles east of Letcher on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Sanborn County. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting5.jpgcrop dusting5John O'Connell flies his Thrush Aircraft plane spraying over a field five miles east of Letcher on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Sanborn County. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting4.jpgcrop dusting4John O'Connell flies his Thrush Aircraft plane spraying over a field five miles east of Letcher on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Sanborn County. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting3.jpgcrop dusting3John O'Connell goes over his checklist inside the cockpit of his plane while Rodney Bahm watches prior to heading out to a field on Thursday, October 8, 2015 in Letcher. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting2.jpgcrop dusting2John O'Connell climbs into the cockpit of his airplane before heading out to a field on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 in Letcher. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/crop-dusting1.jpgcrop dusting1MJ Aviation has its own personal airstrip that runs just short of 241st Street into Letcher. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-03-03T19:39:56+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/03/03/10-frames-from-february/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb10.jpgFeb10McCook Central senior Anne Mayrose, left, reacts after saying she got some of the goats hair in her mouth while she and senior Cara Rabenhorst try to get the goat the students nicknamed "Gilbert" into the kennel while taking the goat to various business in Salem as part of their "Get the Goat" fundraiser on Wednesday morning as part of the McCook Central school's FFA activities as part of National FFA Week. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb9.jpgFeb9Students at Mitchell Technical Institute practice on the power poles on Tuesday morning along the northeast side of campus just south of Interstate 90. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb8.jpgFeb8Dakota Wesleyan's Jason Spicer (40) along with Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) celebrate Spicer's basket and foul on his rebound put back of Martin's shot attempt during a game against Hastings on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb7.jpgFeb7Dakota Wesleyan's Jade Miller (12) reacts to being called for the charge on Hastings' Drew Callaghan (33) during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb6.jpgFeb6Dakota Wesleyan's Jason Spicer (40) along with Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) and the Tiger bench celebrate Spicer's basket and foul on his rebound put back of Martin's shot attempt during a game against Hastings on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb5.jpgFeb5Mount Vernon's (from left) Emily Wieczorek, Kyle Koch, Joe Johnson and Ashley Glanzer celebrate a correct answer while competing in the Custer Battlefield Highway academic festival quiz bowl on Wednesday afternoon in the Sherman Center on Dakota Wesleyan University's campus. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb4.jpgFeb4Wagner/Bon Homme's Emily Duffek does a backflip on the beam during the state gymnastics meet on Friday at Swiftel Center in Brookings. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb3.jpgFeb3Blackbirds fly out of a group of trees on Monday afternoon east of Mitchell. Today's forecast is for mostly cloudy skies with a high near 26 and winds out of the north-northwest at 10 to 15 mph. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb2.jpgFeb2Mitchell senior Quinci Herll is leading the Kernels gymnastics team hoping to capture gold at the state meet next week in Brookings. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feb1.jpgFeb1Mateo Hotchkiss, 3, dives into a puddle of water on his sled in front of his sister Ana, 6, while sledding down the amphitheater hill at Lake Mitchell on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-03-03T19:25:38+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2016/02/02/january-top-10/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan9a.jpgJan9ADakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber reacts to a miss basked by the Tigers during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan8a.jpgJan8ASouth Dakota State Jackrabbits guard/forward Kerri Young (10) scrambles for a loose ball with South Dakota Coyotes center Kate Liveringhouse (34) along the sideline during a game on Sunday at Frost Arena in Brookings. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan7a.jpgJan7ASen. Mike Vehle, left, and Rep. Tona Rozum, right, share a laugh as Gov. Dennis Daugaard delivers his state of the state address in the House Chambers of the state capitol on Tuesday in Pierre. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan6a.jpgJan6ADakota Wesleyan senior Trae Bergh is the Tigers leading scorer averaging over 23 points per game. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan5a.jpgJan5AParkston's Dillan Thuringer (44) and Parkston's Brady Albrecht (2) scramble for a loose ball with Clark/Willow Lake's Noah Huber (45) during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan4a.jpgJan4AFamily and friends of Gary Munsen console each other following a funeral for the former Mitchell High School teacher and basketball coach on Monday morning at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan3a.jpgJan3ADakota Wesleyan's Terrell Newton (10) and Midland University's Clayton Shepard (15) both fight for a rebound during a Great Plains Athletic Conference game on Sunday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan2a.jpgJan2AA pair of Avon students work on one of the new lab stations to test their science fair experiment of seeing how much sugar are in different types of fruit juice. The new lab stations were just some of the new pieces of equipment that Avon School science teacher Paul Kuhlman purchased with a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund, which sponsors the "America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education" program. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan1a.jpgJan1ADakota Wesleyan's Trae Vandeberg (13) celebrates a 3-point basket as the Corn Crib Crazies cheer from the bleachers during a game on Wednesday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jan10a.jpgJan10AA light drizzle comes down as traffic goes north and south along Sanborn street on Monday night in Mitchell. The light drizzle caused some places to be covered in ice on Tuesday morning. (Matt Gade/Republic)2016-02-02T19:08:44+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/12/30/2015-a-look-back/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_35.jpg2015_35Craig, at left, and Duke Wenzel share a laugh, while Craig works on advertisements and Duke prepares to shoot his last photos of school kids at Wessington Springs Elementary School. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_34.jpg2015_34Customers sit at the counter waiting for breakfast on Tuesday morning at Shirley's Lane Cafe.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_33.jpg2015_33Scenes from the last day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_32.jpg2015_32Sioux Falls Christian celebrates their match point over Mount Vernon/Plankinton to win the Class A state volleyball championships on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_31.jpg2015_31Mount Vernon/Plankinton's Makaela Karst, back, hugs Jorgan Erdahl following their match against Sioux Falls Christian in the Class A state volleyball championships on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_30.jpg2015_30Winner's Riley Frazier (26) stiff arms Tri-Valley's Tye Klinnert (21) during the class 11B state championships at the DakotaDome on Friday in Vermillion. Winner's Riley Frazier (26) was called for an offensive facemask penalty on the play. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_29.jpg2015_29A group of family and friends prepare to launch balloons into the sky during a vigil held for Lenard Dean Boyer on Saturday evening at the band shelter at Hitchcock Park in Mitchell. Boyer (14) passed away on June 25, 2015 after suffering fatal injuries in a singe-vehicle accident. Karla Martinez, 23, of Mitchell, the driver of the vehicle who had a blood alcohol level of .148 pleaded guilty in Sept. to vehicular homicide and is scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_28.jpg2015_28https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_27.jpg2015_27The seniors Tevyn Waddell drags junior Haylee Schoenfelder while carrying the ball during the annual powder puff football game at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_26.jpg2015_26Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4)leaps over a BYU defender during a game on Saturday afternoon in Lincoln, Nebr.. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-12-31T13:41:12+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/11/27/random-sports-update/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/volleyball.jpgvolleyballA Mount Vernon/Plankinton Titan tips the ball over the net during a match against Red Cloud in the first round of the Class A state volleyball tournament on Thursday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports1.jpgsports1Dylan Madsen of Presho is caught on the rope by his boot while riding Speck during the Wilbur-Ellis Corn Palace Challenge on Saturday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports10.jpgsports10South Dakota State linebacker Patrick Schuster (17) knocks the helmet off University of South Dakota Coyotes wide receiver Eric Shufford (11) during a game between the University of South Dakota Coyotes and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports2.jpgsports2Charles Winter of Kyle waits along the wall for the saddle bronc competition to end to compete in the bull riding championship round during the Wilbur-Ellis Corn Palace Challenge on Saturday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports6.jpgsports6Winner's Riley Frazier (26) stiff arms Tri-Valley's Tye Klinnert (21) during the class 11B state championships at the DakotaDome on Friday in Vermillion. Winner's Riley Frazier (26) was called for an offensive facemask penalty on the play. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports4.jpgsports4The Mitchell student section including Gracie Kattner, right, and Paige Grace, top left, cheer on the Kernels during a game in the first round of the class 11AA playoffs on Thursday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports3.jpgsports3Mitchell's Kanin Nelson (12) races past Spearfish's Seth Rice for a score during a game in the first round of the Class 11AA on Thursday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports9.jpgsports9South Dakota State defensive lineman Cole Langer (54) brings down University of South Dakota Coyotes quarterback Ryan Saeger (2) during a game between the University of South Dakota Coyotes and the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Saturday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports12.jpgsports12Mount Vernon/Plankinton's Makaela Karst, back, hugs Jorgan Erdahl following their match against Sioux Falls Christian in the Class A state volleyball championships on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sports8.jpgsports8Winner's Windsor Barry (14) bobbles a reception during the class 11B state championships at the DakotaDome on Friday in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-11-27T20:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/11/01/instagram-photos-from-the-mountain-workshops/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151025_002138.jpgIMG_20151025_002138https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151024_204155.jpgIMG_20151024_204155https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151024_200132.jpgIMG_20151024_200132https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151024_122859.jpgIMG_20151024_122859https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_222336.jpgIMG_20151023_222336https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_220536.jpgIMG_20151023_220536https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_213527.jpgIMG_20151023_213527https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_211758.jpgIMG_20151023_211758https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_130021.jpgIMG_20151023_130021https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_20151023_023921.jpgIMG_20151023_0239212015-11-27T17:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/09/26/september-football/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football30.jpgfootball30Vikings' Treyson Schulz (11) is hit by Patriots' Tanner Feutz (6) during a game as part of the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Football League on Tuesday night at field J at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football29.jpgfootball29Junior Haylee Schoenfelder is dragged by senior Tevyn Waddell while carrying the ball during the annual powder puff football game at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football28.jpgfootball28The senior boys celebrate a touchdown during the annual powder puff football game at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football27.jpgfootball27The seniors' Kayla Stangeland (45) goes for Junior Haylee Schoenfelder's flag during the annual powder puff football game at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football26.jpgfootball26The seniors Tevyn Waddell drags junior Haylee Schoenfelder while carrying the ball during the annual powder puff football game at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football25.jpgfootball25Mitchell seniors Regina VanDriel (30), Erin Farnham (26) and Tevyn Waddell (25) celebrate Farnham's interception on the final play of the game during the annual powder puff football game against the juniors at Joe Quintal Field on Thursday night in Mitchell as part of homecoming week. The seniors beat the juniors 28-0. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football24.jpgfootball24Steelers' Macon Larson (16) is tackled by Seahawk's Connor Thelen (8) as Seahawk's James Payne (24) closes in as part of the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Football League on Tuesday night at field I at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football23.jpgfootball23Seahawk's Trent Beintema (10) and Seahawk's Connor Thelen (8) deflect a pass intended for Steelers' Caden Hinker (4) as part of the Mitchell Parks and Recreation Department's Youth Football League on Tuesday night at field I at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football22.jpgfootball22South Dakota State wide receiver Jake Wieneke (19) hauls in a reception over Southern Utah defensive back LeShaun Sims (36) during a game on Saturday at Coughlin–Alumni Stadium in Brookings. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/football21.jpgfootball21South Dakota State wide receiver Trevor Wesley (80) runs out onto the field prior to a game on Saturday at Coughlin–Alumni Stadium in Brookings. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-09-26T20:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/09/01/state-amateur-baseball/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball20.jpgStateAmbaseball20Renner's (8) beats the throw to second base as Sioux Falls Brewers (6) is unable to make the grab during the Class A state amateur championship on Sunday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. Also involved in the play is Sioux Falls Brewers' (2). (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball19.jpgStateAmbaseball19The Renner bench celebrates their team's 1-0 win over Sioux Falls Brewers for the Class A state amateur championship on Sunday at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball18.jpgStateAmbaseball18https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball17.jpgStateAmbaseball17https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball16.jpgStateAmbaseball16https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball15.jpgStateAmbaseball15https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball14.jpgStateAmbaseball14Parkston's Dan Bonte races to beat the throw to home plate by Alexandria catcher Chris Marek during the Class B State Amateur Championship on Sunday at Cadwell Park. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball13.jpgStateAmbaseball13Parkston's Matt Malloy celebrates with teammate Jeff Harris after scoring a run during a game against Alexandria for the Class B State Amateur Championship on Sunday at Cadwell Park. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball12.jpgStateAmbaseball12https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/stateambaseball11.jpgStateAmbaseball11Parkston's Brady Nolz shouts after the final out in the top of the ninth and securing the Mudcats 4-3 win over Alexandria for the Class B State Amateur Championship on Sunday at Cadwell Park. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-09-01T16:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/07/29/corn-palace-stampede-rodeo/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo23.jpgCornPalaceRodeo23https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo22.jpgCornPalaceRodeo22https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo21.jpgCornPalaceRodeo21Scenes from the last day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo20.jpgCornPalaceRodeo20Scenes from the last day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo19.jpgCornPalaceRodeo19Scenes from the last day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo18.jpgCornPalaceRodeo18Scenes from the last day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo17.jpgCornPalaceRodeo17Kyle Albers, of Hartford, stretches out to try and bring down his steer in the steer wrestling portion of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo16.jpgCornPalaceRodeo16The cow slides out of the grip of Jody Green, of Shakopee Minn., in the tie down roping competition during the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Sunday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo15.jpgCornPalaceRodeo15Scenes from the second day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Friday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cornpalacerodeo14.jpgCornPalaceRodeo14Scenes from the second day of the 45th Annual Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo at Horseman's Sports Arena on Friday in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-07-29T23:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/06/23/fast-draw-national-championship-competition-at-cabelas-in-mitchell/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw14.jpgfastdraw14A shooter unloads their gun after competing in the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Friday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw13.jpgfastdraw13A shooter waits their turn during the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Friday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw12.jpgfastdraw12Competitors take a moment under the big tent during the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Sunday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw11.jpgfastdraw11Ron Nyhouse, aka Mule Skinner of Marianna Wisc., competes in the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Sunday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw10.jpgfastdraw10A competitor fires during the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Friday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw9.jpgfastdraw9Shooter compete in the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Friday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw8.jpgfastdraw8Scenes from the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Sunday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw7.jpgfastdraw7Kendra Short, K.K.Kid of Odessa, Tex., cleans her gun during the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Sunday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw6.jpgfastdraw6Trinity competes in the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Friday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fastdraw5.jpgfastdraw5John George, aka Gray Ghost, during the Cowboy Fast Draw National Competitions on Sunday morning on the east lawn at Cabela’s in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-25T21:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/02/02/january-sports/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog10.jpgJanBlog10Dakota Wesleyan's Celeste Beck (22) goes underneath the defense of Doane's Heather Broman (23) to the basket during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog9.jpgJanBlog9Dakota Wesleyan's Celeste Beck (22) goes to the basket around a Doane Tiger defender during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog8.jpgJanBlog8Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber has words for his players in the second half during a game against the Doane Tigers on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog7.jpgJanBlog7Dakota Wesleyan's Trae Bergh (5) goes for a basket past Doane's Michael Hermann (25) during a game on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog6.jpgJanBlog6Parkston's Kyle Schnabel (24) commits a charge on St. Thomas More's Lincoln Feist (52) while going to the basket as St. Thomas More's Adam Baker (34) is also involved in the play during the Hanson Boys Classic on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog5.jpgJanBlog5Hanson's Jordan Marquardt (21) shoots in front of the defense of Platte-Geddes' Coby Johnson (34) during the Hanson Boys Classic on Saturday at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog4.jpgJanBlog4Mitchell's Connor Morgan (10) fights for a loose ball with a Watertown defender during a game Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog3.jpgJanBlog3Mitchell's Tyler Houwman (4) reacts to being called for the contact on Watertown's Mitch Tschakert (30) as he gets helped up by Mitchell's Beau Brown (24) during a game Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog2.jpgJanBlog2Watertown's Mitch Tschakert tries to maintain ball control and his balance after drawing the foul by Mitchell's Tyler Houwman (4) during a game Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/janblog1.jpgJanBlog1Mitchell's Connor Morgan (10) reaches out for the ball as Watertown's Bailey VanSickle (20) falls on top of him during a game Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:38:52+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/03/08/sdsu-in-the-summit-tourney/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu20.jpgsdsu20South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard George Marshall (11) drives off the screen of South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Ian Theisen (42) on Western Illinois Leathernecks guard Jabari Sandifer (1) during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu19.jpgsdsu19South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard George Marshall (11) brings the ball up the court during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu18.jpgsdsu18The bench reacts after a dunk by South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Skyler Flatten (1) during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu17.jpgsdsu17Western Illinois Leathernecks forward Mohammed Conde (34) tries to make his way to the basket while being defended by South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Reed Tellinghuisen (23), South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard George Marshall (11), South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Cody Larson (34) and South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Deondre Parks (0) during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu16.jpgsdsu16Western Illinois Leathernecks guard Jabari Sandifer (1) passes the ball while running a play during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu15.jpgsdsu15The South Dakota State cheerleaders perform in a media timeout during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu14.jpgsdsu14South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Cory Jacobsen (13) puts up a 3-point basket in front of the SDSU bench during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu13.jpgsdsu13South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Skyler Flatten (1) puts down a dunk during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu12.jpgsdsu12South Dakota State Jackrabbits guard Deondre Parks (0) races to the basket for shot over a pair of Western Illinois Leatherneck defenders during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sdsu11.jpgsdsu11South Dakota State Jackrabbits forward Cody Larson (34)goes to the basket around the defense of Western Illinois Leathernecks forward Jalen Chapman (33) during a first round game in the Summit League Tournament at the Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/03/22/highs-and-lows-dwu-national-tourney-run/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog30.jpgdwu blog30Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber wants a foul call during their game against Cornerstone University on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gad/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog29.jpgdwu blog29The Tigers huddle up prior to the start of their game against Cornerstone University on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog28.jpgdwu blog28Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber is upset over a no-call on one of his players on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog27.jpgdwu blog27Dakota Wesleyan's Luke Bamberg (2) hugs assistant coach Jacob Brandl following the Tigers 66-45 loss to the Cornerstone University Golden Eagles on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog26.jpgdwu blog26At right, Dakota Wesleyan's Jalen Voss (0) wipes away the tears as fellow teammates Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) and Dakota Wesleyan's Joey Mitchell (22) hug and Dakota Wesleyan's Kris Menning (10) is also by their side after falling 66-45 to the Cornerstone University Golden Eagles on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog25.jpgdwu blog25Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber waits out the final minutes as the Tigers fell 66-45 to the Cornerstone University Golden Eagles on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog24.jpgdwu blog24Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber is frustrated with the team's inability to make shots on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog23.jpgdwu blog23Dakota Wesleyan's Joey Mitchell (22) and Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) take a moment in the closing minutes of the Tigers game as they lost 66-45 to the Cornerstone University Golden Eagles on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog22.jpgdwu blog22Dakota Wesleyan's Joey Mitchell (22) and Dakota Wesleyan's Tate Martin (11) take a moment in the closing minutes of the Tigers game as they lost 66-45 to the Cornerstone University Golden Eagles on Tuesday in the NAIA Division II National Championship game in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/dwu-blog21.jpgdwu blog21Dakota Wesleyan's Kris Menning (10) drives to the basket as Davenport University's Jason Jordan (23) defends on Monday during the semifinal round of the NAIA Division II National Championship Tournament in the Keeter Gymnasium on the campus of the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/04/17/random-april-post/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april9.jpgApril9Taeshawn White Hat (10) stretches to try and catch the ball as part of a drill during the Dakota Wesleyan youth football camp on Monday afternoon at the DWU practice fields. About 40 kids from third to sixth-grade participated in the camp. The last day of the camp is Wednesday. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april8.jpgApril8Mitchell's Jacob Rice gets caught trying to steal home by Brookings catcher Jacob Meyer during a game on Thursday evening at Cadwell Park in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april7.jpgApril7An attendee wears an "End Hunger" sticker during the McGovern Hunger Summit on Wednesday at the Sherman Center on Dakota Wesleyan University's Campus. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april6.jpgApril6A group of turtles rest atop a log as another one joins them out of the water on Tuesday afternoon in Lake Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april5.jpgApril5Mitchell's Beau Brown keeps his eyes on the ball during doubles action against St. Thomas More on Friday at Hitchcock Park. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april4.jpgApril4Eight-year-old Isaac Van Scharrel tries to balance himself while walking on a piece of playground equipment on Friday morning at Hictchcock Park in Mitchell. Isaac spent the morning at the park with his family including parents Bryan and Angie along with his brother and sisters Jayven (6), Eliana (3) and Adelyn (1). (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april3.jpgApril3Jeanette Jones makes her way in the front door followed by her husband Don before church service on Sunday morning at the Loomis Congregational church in Loomis. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april2.jpgApril2Dakota Wesleyan's Hailey Unger slides safely into home for a run during a game against Briar Cliff on Wednesday at McWhirter Field at Cadwell Park. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/april1.jpgApril1Plankinton students (clockwise from left) Kallyn Prangley, Megan Bultsma, Justin Krell and Tye Harris react after missing a question as the competed in the quiz bowl as part of the 20th annual Custer Battlefield Highway Academic Festival on Wednesday in the Sherman Center at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/05/06/dwu-graduation/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation45.jpgDWU graduation45Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation44.jpgDWU graduation44Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation28.jpgDWU graduation28Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation21.jpgDWU graduation21Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation18.jpgDWU graduation18Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation5.jpgDWU graduation5Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation4.jpgDWU graduation4Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation3.jpgDWU graduation3Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation2.jpgDWU graduation2Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-graduation1.jpgDWU graduation1Scenes from Dakota Wesleyan University's Commencement exercises on Sunday afternoon at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:31:50+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/05/06/dwu-claims-gpac-baseball-title/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball55.jpgDWU baseball55Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball53.jpgDWU baseball53Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball39.jpgDWU baseball39Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball38.jpgDWU baseball38Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball36.jpgDWU baseball36Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball35.jpgDWU baseball35Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball33.jpgDWU baseball33Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball27.jpgDWU baseball27Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball21.jpgDWU baseball21Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/dwu-baseball18.jpgDWU baseball18Scenes from Cadwell Park as the Dakota Wesleyan University men's baseball team took on Midland University in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championship on Tuesday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T14:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/05/09/obama-visits-south-dakota-speaks-at-lake-area-tech-graduation/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/050915-n-dr-obamaspeech8.jpg050915.N.DR.OBAMASPEECH8President Barack Obama gives the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama27.jpgObama27The crowd stands as graduates make take part in the processional as President Barack Obama would later give the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama26.jpgObama26Approximately 4300 people were on hand as President Barack Obama gave the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama25.jpgObama25A graduate thanks President Barack Obama while walking to their seat during the processional as President Obama would give the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama24.jpgObama24President Barack Obama receives a standing ovation as he walks on to the stage before he would give the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama23.jpgObama23President Barack Obama gives the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama22.jpgObama22President Barack Obama gives the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama18.jpgObama18South Dakota First Lady Linda Daugaard, left, U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem, second from right, and U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds laugh during a joke made by South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard while welcoming President Barack Obama before he gives the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama15.jpgObama15President Barack Obama has a laugh with Lake Area Technical Institute staff member Jack Holmquest, right, as Lake Area Tech President Mike Cartney, looks on prior the president giving the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/obama10.jpgObama10The audience take video on their cell phones as President Barack Obama gives the Commencement Address during commencement exercises for Lake Area Technical Institute on Friday afternoon in Watertown. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-01T13:46:02+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/05/27/foothills-rodeo/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol18.jpgrodeol18Ryatt Knippling of Chamberlain holds on tight while riding a sheep in the mutton bustin' event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol17.jpgrodeol17A worker's hands are covered in dirt while tending the gate during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol16.jpgrodeol16Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol15.jpgrodeol15Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol14.jpgrodeol14Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol13.jpgrodeol13Shane Boysen of Sioux Falls competes in the steer wrestling event during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol12.jpgrodeol12Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol11.jpgrodeol11Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol10.jpgrodeol10Scenes from the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Saturday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rodeol9.jpgrodeol9Shelby Riggs of Mitchell was crowned the 2015 Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo Senior Queen during the 13th Annual Wessington Springs Foothills Rodeo on Sunday in Wessington Springs. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-06-26T10:36:55+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/03/09/wenzel-brothers-legacy-is-true-dakotan/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wenzels15-e1425866647940.jpgWenzels152015-03-09T20:02:49+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2015/01/05/downhill-sledding-fun/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sledding3.jpgsledding3Zachary Van Meter (10) falls out of his sled while sledding on a hill next to Lake Mitchell on Friday afternoon in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sledding2.jpgsledding2Mckenzie Endorf (13) and Alex Kuck (13) get a push from Grace (12) and Tristan Endorf (13) down the hill as 10-year-old Anna Endorf looks on while sledding on a hill next to Lake Mitchell on Friday afternoon in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sledding1.jpgsledding1Eight-year-old Jonathan VanMeter has a blast riding down the hill with his mom, Denise, while sledding on a hill next to Lake Mitchell on Friday afternoon in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2015-01-05T16:52:21+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/12/19/basketball-post/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels1.jpgkernels1Mitchell High School juniors Myles Szabo, front, and Mitchell Price cheer on the Kernels during a game against Pierre on Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels2.jpgkernels2Mitchell's Taylor Volesky (24) drives to the basket as Harrisburg's Jordan Beiswanger (1) defends during a game Tuesday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels3.jpgkernels3Mitchell's Taylor Volesky (24) shoots between the defense of Harrisburg's Haley Bruggeman (22) and Harrisburg's Sam Slaughter (32) during a game Tuesday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels4.jpgkernels4Mitchell's Erin Farnham (11) and Harrisburg's Danni Honner (3) scramble for a loose ball during a game Tuesday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels5.jpgkernels5Mitchell's Ally Goldammer (30), Mitchell's Erin Farnham (11) and Mitchell's Taylor Volesky (24) celebrate their win over Harrisburg Tigers during a game Tuesday night at the Corn Palace. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels6.jpgkernels6Mitchell High School's Mitchell's Kanin Nelson (35) and Mitchell's Alex Hartman (52) fight with a Pierre T. F. Riggs' defender for a loose a ball during a game on Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels7.jpgkernels7Mitchell High School's Beau Brown drives to the basket past a Pierre T. F. Riggs' defender during a game on Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/kernels8.jpgkernels8Mitchell High School's Beau Brown goes to the basket splitting the defense of Pierre T. F. Riggs' Brad Dean (13) and Max Seward (32) during a game on Friday night at the Corn Palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-12-19T21:38:46+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/12/07/early-sunday-morning-house-fire/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire17.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE17Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire16.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE16Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire12.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE12Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire11.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE11Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire6.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE6Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire5.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE5Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/120714-n-dr-housefire2.jpg120714.N.DR.HOUSEFIRE2Firefighters with the Mitchell Fire Department, with assistance from Ethan, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Rosedale battle a house fire early Sunday morning on Lakeview Lane in north Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-12-08T02:57:31+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/11/15/gone-pheasant-hunting/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/6a.jpg6aA group of roosters run down a line of corn as the hunters tried to flush them out during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1b.jpg1bThe hunters make their way through the CRP during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/5a.jpg5aJack , one of the Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge dogs, brings a pheasant back during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/1a.jpg1aFrom left; Dan Holbrook, Jesse Henderson, Jeff Temple and John Ferszt ride inside the truck to the next location as Dave Vireck rides outside the back of the truck during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/101.jpg10https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/91.jpg9Dan Holbrook, left, Todd Worrell, center, and Terry Erwin load up the pheasants into their basket after their first run through a field of corn during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/81.jpg8A group of roosters are piled on the ground during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/71.jpg7From left, Andy Sehr, Jesse Henderson, Dan Holbrook, Dave Sehr and Jeff Temple gather around their first trip through a field of corn hitting 13 pheasants on that run during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/61.jpg6Jack , one of the Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge dogs, brings a pheasant to Andy Sehr during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/51.jpg5A pheasant falls to the ground after being hit during a hunting trip at Firesteel Creek Hunting Lodge off HWY 281 on Tuesday morning near Plankinton. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-11-29T22:06:26+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/11/24/minnesota-husker-game/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker15.jpghusker15Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Randy Gregory (4) blocks a Minnesota Golden Gophers place kicker Ryan Santoso (18) field goal attempt during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker2.jpghusker2Nebraska Head Coach Bo Pelini and the rest of the Huskers run out onto the field prior to the start of the NU-Minnesota game on Saturday. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker1.jpghusker1(© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker5.jpghusker5Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive end Greg McMullen (90) grabs Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner (7) for tackle for loss during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker4.jpghusker4Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Ameer Abdullah (8) scores a touchdown stumbling into the endzone through the Minnesota Golden Gophers defense during a game on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lincoln, Neb. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker3.jpghusker3Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver Kenny Bell (80) runs for yards after the catch following a reception during a game on Saturday, Nov. 22 in Lincoln, Neb. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker7.jpghusker7Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (15) stretches the ball out for a touchdown grab as he his wrapped up by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Damarius Travis (7) and Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jalen Myrick (28) during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker6.jpghusker6Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (15) is unable to make a grab as Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Cedric Thompson (2) defends during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker9.jpghusker9Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive back Nate Gerry (25) runs back a blocked field goal for a touchdown during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. (© Matt Gade)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/husker8.jpghusker8Nebraska Cornhuskers wide receiver De'Mornay Pierson-El (15) loses control of the ball out at the goal line as he was tackled by Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Damarius Travis (7) and Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Jalen Myrick (28) during a game on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. El was ruled to have crossed the goal line with the ball and the touchdown negated the fumble. (© Matt Gade)2014-11-24T20:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/11/16/state-football/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state10.jpgstate10Howard's Gunner Gilbertson (14) leaps over his teammate Howard's Kaleb Haas (52) with the ball during the 9A state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion..(Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state9.jpgstate9Parkston's Brady Reiff (43) gets air to block a pass by St. Thomas More's Matthew Eastmo (10) during the 11B state championship game on Friday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state8.jpgstate8The Parkston Trojans fans cheer on the Trojans during the 11B state championship game on Friday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state7.jpgstate7Gregory Gorillas' Jayd VanDerWerff fights for a touchdown as he is wrapped up by Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central's Brady Tiede (53) during the 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state6.jpgstate6Gregory's Jonah Beck (32) tries to slip out of the tackle of Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central's Austin Messmer (5) during the 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state5.jpgstate5Gregory's Mason Juracek (89) is upended by Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central's Landon Ochsner (23) during the 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state4.jpgstate4The Howard student section cheers after an interception by Howard's Gunner Gilbertson (14) in the fourth quarter during the 9A state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion..(Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state3.jpgstate3Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central's Landon Ochsner (23) tries to escape the tackle of Gregory's Jayden VanDerWerff (3) during the 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state2.jpgstate2Gregory's Kurt Braun (15) is brought down by Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central's Landon Ochsner (23) during the 9AA state championship game on Thursday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/state1.jpgstate1The Parkston Trojans celebrate a missed St. Thomas More Cavaliers field goal that would have tied the game instead gave the Trojans the win during the 11B state championship game on Friday at the DakotaDome in Vermillion. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-11-16T19:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/11/06/election-night-at-the-sd-republican-party/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/18.jpg18Mike Rounds gives his a thumbs up to his folks during his celebration speech during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/17.jpg17Rep. Krisit Noem has a laugh with her husband Bryon about how excited he was for her winning re-election during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/16.jpg16Supporters hold up Kristi Noem signs during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/15.jpg15Zayden Rounds looks off at the screen during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/14.jpg14Gov. Dennis Daugaard has a laugh with his wife Linda after wininng re-election during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/13.jpg13A group of women take a selfie with a Gov. Dennis Daugaard sign during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/12.jpg12Attorney General Marty Jackley speaks to the media after winning re-election during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/11.jpg11Crowd members, including state senate majority leader Tim Rave, check their phones during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10.jpg10Rich Sattgast gives a thumbs after winning the state treasurer position during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/9.jpg9A Gov. Dennis Daugaard supporter shows her support with a bumper sticker on her back during the Republican Election Party on Tuesday night at The District restaurant in Sioux Falls. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-11-06T20:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/10/30/features-and-those-close-but-not-quites-from-the-mountain-workshop-berea-ky/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/close6.jpgclose6https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/close4.jpgclose4https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mountains.jpgmountainshttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hopscotch2.jpghopscotch2https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fire2.jpgfire2https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/chilling.jpgchillinghttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/features6.jpgfeatures6A car approaches through the morning fog on Walnut Meadow Road west of Berea. https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/features5.jpgfeatures5Trucks make their way through the mountains along Highway 421 early in the morning.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/features4.jpgfeatures4Gregg Carney (9) races his sister Siddalee (3) on the sidewalk outside their home in the early afternoon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/features3.jpgfeatures3Seven-year-old Joel Hubbard plays hopscotch on Center Street in Berea.2014-10-30T17:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/07/14/friday-morning-swat-standoff/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/friday-standoff4.jpgFriday StandoffMembers of the Tri-City Regional SWAT Team responded to an apartment where a man barricaded himself inside his apartment at West 21st Avenue and South Rainier Street in Kennewick after he pointed a gun at a woman early on Friday morning. The man has been arrested and taken into custody.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/friday-standoff2.jpgFriday StandoffMembers of the Tri-City Regional SWAT Team escort neighbors out the vicinity of an apartment where a man barricaded himself inside his apartment at West 21st Avenue and South Rainier Street in Kennewick after he pointed what a gun at a woman early on Friday morning. The man has been arrested and taken into custody.2014-10-30T17:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/10/07/just-a-little-over-a-week-at-the-new-job/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/100614-s-dwufootball17.jpg100614.S.DWUFOOTBALL17https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks11.jpgfirstweeks11Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan's Jesse Grosdidier (8) fights for yardage as he is tackled by Hanson's Tristan Bender (18) during a game in Ethan on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Matt Gade | The Daily Republichttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks10.jpgfirstweeks10With crowded bleachers, fans made due with their own bleachers on the back of a pick-up truck during a game in Ethan on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Matt Gade | The Daily Republichttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks9.jpgfirstweeks9Avon's Lexi Olson (12) and Livi Jurrens (31) collide while both going for a kill over a Mitchell player during a match on Monday night in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks8.jpgfirstweeks8First graders from John Paul II elementary school visited the Mitchell Fire Department on Monday afternoon as part of fire prevention week. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks7.jpgfirstweeks7Harbor Blindauer, left, enjoys watching as Sawyer Grimsley gets help from Zach Dalrympk, a paramedic/firefighter with the Mitchell Fire Department, using the fire hose as first graders from John Paul II Elementary School visited the Mitchell Fire Department on Monday afternoon as part of fire prevention week. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks6.jpgfirstweeks6The riders prepare themselves prior to the start of the championship round during the Wilbur-Ellis Corn Palace Challenge on Saturday night at the corn palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks5.jpgfirstweeks5Dalton Dampler, of Belle Fouche, gets words of encouragement from Chris Newsom, of Hammon, Okla., prior to the championship round while competing in the bull riding as part of the Wilbur-Ellis Corn Palace Challenge on Saturday night at the corn palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks4.jpgfirstweeks4Chris Newsom, of Hammon, Okla., competes in the bull riding competition during the Wilbur-Ellis Corn Palace Challenge on Saturday night at the corn palace in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/firstweeks3.jpgfirstweeks3Members of the Mitchell High School band perform under darkness using a variety of glow in the dark light accessories and concluding with fireworks as part of the Lights Out performance following MHS' football game against Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Friday night at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. (Matt Gade/Republic)2014-10-08T03:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/09/24/short-but-fun/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/911-lights.jpgWTC Lights 13th anniversaryA look at the World Trade Center Lights on the 13th anniversary of 9/11 from Liberty State Park in Jersey City on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/td-catch.jpgSt. Peter's Prep vs Bergen CatholicSt. Peter's Prep Kolton Huber (10) grabs a touchdown pass past the defense of Bergen Catholic's Ryan McCarthy during the first half of a game on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tattoo-artist.jpgInked Out New JerseyHundreds make their way through the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus checking out the vendors at 'Inked Out New Jersey' as some get tattoos, piercings, listen to live music, buy clothes and accessories, check out automobiles on display or just meet-and-greet with local tattoo artists on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/soccer.jpgUC-HC girls soccerUnion City's Rachel Malkowski screams in celebration after scoring a goal over the top of a line of Hudson Catholic defenders on a free kick during a game at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/soccer2.jpgUC-HC girls soccerUnion City's Jensy Diaz jumps into the arms of her teammate Alexis Armengolt after a goal during a game against Hudson Catholic at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/pin-wheels.jpgPinwheelshttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kick.jpgHigh School Boys soccer: St. Peter's at KearnySt. Peter's Michael Cortez boots the ball during a game against Kearny at the Harvey Field Sports Complex in Kearny on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fball.jpgHigh School Football: Becton at SecaucusAction between Becton at Secaucus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/helmetless.jpgHigh School Football: Becton at SecaucusAction between Becton at Secaucus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/bubbles.jpgWashington Park Live! Arts and Music Festival on Saturday, Sept.People made their way out to washington park in Union City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 for the Washington Park Live! Arts and Music Festival that included a main performance stage, beer garden, health/wellness activities, creative workshops, and food.The event serves as a celebration of arts, music, dance, and community – which includes local artists creating their work at the park, as well as children’s activities and a dance-off competition from the Community for Urban Dace and Arts. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journal2015-12-12T15:05:59+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/09/11/random-work-from-the-jersey-journal/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey8.jpgNorth Bergen vs Memorial boys soccerhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey7.jpgJersey7Hudson County Sheriff Frank X. Schillari welcomed 17 new officers to the Hudson County Sheriff's Department along with four other deputies being sworn in at the rank of Sergeant and one Lieutenant during the Hudson County Sheriff's Office Oath of Office Ceremony at the Hudson County Administrative Building in the chambers of Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso, Jr. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey6.jpgBoysnGirlsClubSchoolJersey City Mayor Steven Fulop helped cut the ribbon along with Gary Greenberg, Executive Director of the Hudson County Boys and Girls Club, and Jim Clark the Boys and Girls Club of America President inside the gymnasium of the Great Futures Charter High School for the Sciences, a joint effort of the Boys and Girls Club of Hudson County and Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health on Wednesday, Sept. 3. 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey5.jpgUnion City vs Seton Hall Prep fballAction between Union City and Seton Hall Preparatory High School at Union City. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey4.jpgUnion City vs Seton Hall Prep fballUnion City's Jonathan Castellano, left, breaks up a pass intended for Seton Hall Preparatory's Vincent Nisivoccia during a game at Union City. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey3.jpgAt The ReservoirPatrons got to fish, paint, tour with photographers on how to take pictures and there was live music live music by The Sensational Country Blues Wonders during JC Friday's at the Reservoir (Pershing Plaza/Reservoir Avenue) in the Jersey City Heights. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey2.jpgSchool Supply give awayCelebrity Angela Simmons gives 5-year-old Dushawn Right school supplies as Simmons along with Target partnered up with McDonald's to provide free school supplies for underprivileged kids at the McDonald's at 428 Grand Street in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. Other celebrities on hand included Jadakiss and MAINO. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journalhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/jersey1.jpgJersey1Children peer into the window while waiting as Celebrity Angela Simmons along with Target partnered up with McDonald's to provide free school supplies for underprivileged kids at the McDonald's at 428 Grand Street in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. Other celebrities on hand included Jadakiss and MAINO. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journal 2014-09-11T18:40:39+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/03/30/rsl-3-toronto-fc-0/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl11.jpgdnews 0330socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl21.jpgdnews 0330socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl31.jpgdnews 0330socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl4.jpgdnews 0330socreal2014-07-09T23:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/05/09/balloon-stampede/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/balloonstampede2.jpg40th Balloon StampedeAbout 20 balloon organizers inflated their balloons during the media day launch to prepare for the 40th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede that runs this Friday through Sunday at Garrison Middle School in Walla Walla.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/balloonstampede3.jpg40th Balloon Stampedehttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/balloonstampede1.jpg40th Balloon StampedeA helper stretches out part of a balloon as it is inflated during the media day launch on Thursday, May8, 2014 to prepare for the 40th Annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede that runs this Friday through Sunday at Garrison Middle School in Walla Walla.2014-07-09T23:52:11+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/05/27/vigil-for-murder-suicide-victim/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williams-vigil4.jpgWilliams VigilA candlelight vigil was held for Monique Williams, 29, at the John Dam Plaza in Richland on Friday evening. Williams was killed in her home by her ex-boyfriend Aaron Newport on Monday in what officials are calling a murder-suicide.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williams-vigil2.jpgWilliams VigilA candlelight vigil was held for Monique Williams, 29, at the John Dam Plaza in Richland on Friday evening. Williams was killed in her home by her ex-boyfriend Aaron Newport on Monday in what officials are calling a murder-suicide.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williams-vigil3.jpgWilliams VigilA candlelight vigil was held for Monique Williams, 29, at the John Dam Plaza in Richland on Friday evening. Williams was killed in her home by her ex-boyfriend Aaron Newport on Monday in what officials are calling a murder-suicide.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/williams-vigil1.jpgWilliams VigilCarisa Meeker, center, and Brittany Stearns hug Jamie Roberts after Roberts talked about the type of person Monique Williams was during a candlelight vigil held at the John Dam Plaza in Richland on Friday, May 23, 2014. Williams (29) was killed in her home by her ex-boyfriend Aaron Newport on Monday in what officials are calling a murder-suicide.2014-07-09T23:52:06+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/06/01/sports-day-saturday/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/statetennis2.jpg3A state tennishttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/statetennis1.jpg3A state tennishttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/statesoftball3.jpg1A state softballhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/statesoftball2.jpg1A state softballhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/statesoftball1.jpg1A state softballhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cityswimmeet.jpgTri-City Swim Meet2014-07-09T23:51:59+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/07/01/phase-one-camp-outlook/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/campoutlook-project6.jpgCamp OutlookPFC. Kyle Dallas watches as a recruit runs around the camp during physical fitness training on Thursday morning at Camp Outlook in Connell as part of their Juvenile Offender Basic Training Camp.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/campoutlook-project5.jpgCamp OutlookRecruits Daniel and Paulo do a maximum number of repetitions on the pull-up bar during physical training on Thursday morning at Camp Outlook in Connell as part of their Juvenile Offender Basic Training Camp.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/campoutlook-project2.jpgCamp OutlookThe drill instructors get into the faces of the newest cadets, Platoon 2-14, during the induction at Camp Outlook in Connell as part of their Juvenile Offender Basic Training Camp.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/campoutlook-project1.jpgCamp OutlookSgt. Francisco Sanchez, PFC Kyle Dalls, Staff Sgt. Belter Jordan and Cpl. Daniel Miller are in the face of cadet Daniel during the induction of the latest recruits at Camp Outlook in Connell as part of their Juvenile Offender Basic Training Camp.2014-07-09T23:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/07/10/feature-hunting/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baseball1.jpgBaseballRayce Reeves, 8, connects with a pitch from his dad, Ken, while doing batting practice at Badger Mountain Park along with his friend and neighbor Luke Parrott, 8, on Wednesday morning.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/bomber-soccer-camp.jpgBomber Soccer CampRichland High School sophomore-to-be Rachel Wolski sprays some of the kids with water to help they stay cool as they took part in the Bomber Soccer Academy on Tuesday morning at Bomber Field. Participants of the academy work with members of both of Richland High's soccer teams. On Friday, the last day of the camp, the kids will scrimmage the instructors. On July 18 and 19 is the Bomber Classic featuring 20 teams, 12 girls and 8 boys teams, competing in the soccer tournament at Bomber Field featuring schools from Idaho and Oregon with the championship games scheduled for 6 and 7:30 on the 19th.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/water-fun.jpgWater funGavin Smith, 10, sprays his sister Madelyn (7) in the face as their brother Payton, 11, loads up his water gun in the pool while playing in the heat on Monday afternoon in front of their home in Kennewick. Today's forecast is for sunny skies with highs in the 100s.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/baseball.jpgBaseballRayce Reeves, 8, connects with a pitch from his dad, Ken, while doing batting practice at Badger Mountain Park along with his friend and neighbor Luke Parrott, 8, on Wednesday morning.2014-07-09T23:51:49+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/06/23/defying-the-odds/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/capture1.jpgGregg Warehime2014-06-23T18:28:02+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/06/09/graduation-weekend/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad10.jpgDelta 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad9.jpgDelta 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad8.jpgDelta 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad7.jpgHanford 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad5.jpgHanford 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad6.jpgHanford 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad4.jpgPasco 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad3.jpgPasco 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad2.jpgPasco 2014 graduationhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/grad1.jpgPasco 2014 graduation2014-06-10T00:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/05/17/district-track/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/districttrack4.jpg3a/4a district track meetAction from the 3A/4A district track meet at Fran Rish Stadium at Richland High School on Friday afternoon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/districttrack3.jpg3a/4a district track meetAction from the 3A/4A district track meet at Fran Rish Stadium at Richland High School on Friday afternoon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/districttrack2.jpg3a/4a district track meetAction from the 3A/4A district track meet at Fran Rish Stadium at Richland High School on Friday afternoon.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/districttrack1.jpg3a/4a district track meet2014-05-18T19:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/04/30/half-way-through-week-one/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/week3.jpgLarry Getts practices for Columbia Basin Horseshoe ClubLarry Getts practices his horseshoe tossing out at Eastgate Park on Monday, April 28, 2014. Getts is a part of the Columbia Basin Horseshoe Club that has league play every Tuesday throughout the summer.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/week2.jpgSesame Street's Elmo and Grover visit the Tri-Cities Cancer CenterElmo and Grover of Sesame Street Live frighten 2-year-old Gabriella Barbone, left, while being held by her mother, Andrea, center, along with her sister Avery, right, at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Tuesday afternoon. The Sesame Streets Friends will be performing their "Make A New Friend" production on Wednesday at the Toyota Center.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/week1.jpgTree Trimming in Eastgate ParkBen Cook with the Kennewick Parks Department trims some low hanging branches on some trees at Eastgate Park on Monday, April 28, 2014. Cook said he'll come back in about a month when the trees are in full bloom and trim the low hanging branches.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/week4.jpgAliona's Euro Bake recently openedNapoleon cakes on display at the recently opened Aliona's Euro Bake store located at 4525 Road 68 Suite C, in the same strip mall location as Shakey's Pizza, on Tuesday morning.2014-04-30T22:32:48+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/04/08/one-last-assignment-rsl-at-sporting-kc/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rsl3.jpgdnews 0406socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rsl1.jpgdnews 0406socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/rsl2.jpgdnews 0406socreal2014-04-11T18:49:35+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/03/30/festival-of-colors/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/cover.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi1.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi3.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi2.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi4.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi5.jpgdnews FestivalofColorhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/holi6.jpgdnews FestivalofColor2014-03-30T17:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/03/23/rsl-home-opener/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl3.jpgdnews 0323socrealhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl2.jpgdnews 0323socrealReal Salt Lake forward Joao Plata (8) kicks the ball around the defense of Los Angeles Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez (4) during a game at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2014.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/rsl1.jpgdnews 0323socrealReal Salt Lake defender Chris Schuler (28) heads the ball over Los Angeles Galaxy forward Rob Friend (16) during a game at Rio Tinto Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2014.2014-03-28T01:43:46+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/03/26/2014-miss-hoops/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/xxxxprpmshoops1.jpgdnews xxxxprpmshoops.spt.952Fremont High's Shelbee Molen poses for a portrait in the school gym on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.2014-03-26T14:01:15+00:00monthlyhttps://blog.mattgadephoto.com/2014/03/07/operation-surprise/https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/surprise1.jpgdnews SurpriseHomecoming.920USAF TSgt Edward Goettig reveals himself to his daughter Bailee at Lehi High School on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Goettig had been deployed to Afghanistan since Aug. 27, 2013.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/surprise2.jpgdnews SurpriseHomecoming.92011-year-old Addie Goettig reacts to seeing her father, USAF TSgt Edward Goettig, walk down the stage at Fox Hollow Elementary School on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Goettig had been deployed to Afghanistan since Aug. 27, 2013.https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/surprise4.jpgdnews SurpriseHomecoming.920https://blog.mattgadephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/surprise3.jpgdnews SurpriseHomecoming.920USAF TSgt Edward Goettig shares a moment with his 11-year-old daughter Addie after surprising her at Fox Hollow Elementary School on Thursday, March 6, 2014. 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