Cooper Seamer

Sioux Falls

Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at KDLT-TV (Sioux Falls, SD)

Multimedia Journalist for @DakotaNews_Now - South Dakota raised, @usd and @SodakMJ alum. @RIASBerlin alum. All opinions are my own.

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Articles

Sanford Sports Complex looking to capitalize on busy weekend

6 days ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - This upcoming weekend is a busy one at the Sanford Sports Complex. The annual South Dakota High School Basketball All-Star games are taking place, as well as the first-ever 7-on-7 youth football tournament.
Rosie’s Cafe’s final day of business “bittersweet”

1 week ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - After 41 years of being a staple on West Madison Street, Rosie’s Cafe is closing in Sioux Falls. The staff and family who have been behind the cafe for so many years said Thursday was a bittersweet celebration. One last lunch special at Rosie’s, as the family-owned restaurant will close its doors after Friday’s open house. Rosie’s was started by Rosie Warner when she bought it back in 1984. Her daughter, Beckie Mettler, took over almost 25 years ago.
May 7th Plays of the Week

1 week ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Some quick reactions from USF’s Ryan Gouldin, as he comes up with the diving catch on the bunt attempt. Augustana’s Liz Dierks lays all out on the line, making the diving save out in the center field. Bennett County’s Rush O’Neill clears the bar and clears the competition at the 100th Howard Wood Dakota Relays, winning the boys high jump at 6′8″.
Sanford Sports to revamp Legends camps and clinics

2 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends for Kids program will be revamped, with a new branding plan. Sanford Sports is transitioning the camps and clinic under a new name, dropping the Hy-Vee sponsorship. But the goal is to continue to offer the camps, and even expand them if possible. In the past 25 years, the Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends for Kids program has brought in around $3 million to the community through grants and scholarships, with more than 40,000 kids taking part.
Augustana taking in home atmosphere at NSIC Softball Tournament

2 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The NSIC Softball tournament begins Wednesday, with the conference’s 10 top teams vying for the title in Sioux Falls. Last year, the conference switched to hosting the tournament at campus sites, with top-seeded Augustana hosting at Bowden Field. The Vikings are hosts again in 2025, something the team is looking forward to. There’s the obvious home-field advantage for Augustana, getting to play right at home. But for the athletes, it’s more than that.
April 30th Plays of the Week

2 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Sioux Falls Lincoln’s Kathryn Mathison has a cannon for an arm, laser-beaming this throw from left field to home for the run-saving out. Augustana’s Women’s Tennis does it again in the NSIC Tournament, reloading this year and winning their 14th consecutive title. The Sioux Falls Stampede’s Joe McGraw kept them close against the Waterloo Black Hawks in Game 4, scoring a hat trick on the road.
SMSU downed by Wayne State in opening game of NSIC Softball Tournament

2 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - The Southwest Minnesota State University softball team dropped a heartbreaker to the Wayne State College Wildcats, 4-3, in the first round of the NSIC tournament played at Bowden Field on Wednesday afternoon. SMSU, the No. 9 seed, finishes the season with a 29-26 mark. WSC (31-23), the No. 8 seed, moves on to the quarterfinals. Both teams went scoreless to open the game before three runs crossed the plate in the second inning.
Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett to headline Jacks Bash 3

4 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Blake Shelton and Thomas Rhett will headline Jacks Bash 3, a back-to-campus concert at South Dakota State University. Jacks Bash 3 follows the first two editions of Jacks Bash in 2016 and 2021, respectively. Special musical guests Ty Myers and DJ Blake Horstmann will also perform at the concert at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium. The event is exclusively sponsored by First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard.
Stampede are confident heading into Clark Cup Playoffs Friday night against Waterloo

4 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -It’s been a long time since the Sioux Falls Stampede have been in this position...headed into the playoffs. They won 40 games and a first-round bye. And now, as they start their run at the Clark Cup tomorrow, the team is focused on taking this successful season and finishing the job. Cooper Seamer has a preview. STORYThe 2024-2025 season has been a turnaround for the Sioux Falls Stampede.
Sen. Thune recaps first 100 days with Senate majority

4 weeks ago | dakotanewsnow.com | Cooper Seamer

WATERTOWN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Senator John Thune is back in South Dakota, but residents hoping to speak with the new Senate Majority Leader in a town hall setting will have to keep waiting. It’s been 100 days since the GOP has taken the majority in the Senate, with Senator Thune becoming Majority Leader. In that time, Congress has had its hands full not only with their own business, but dealing with the White House and protestors around the country.

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