James Cimburek
@jcimburek.bsky.social
Sports Editor, Yankton Press & Dakotan, a locally-owned newspaper in South Dakota. I share our work at the paper, as well as other stuff I find interesting or important. My views are my own.
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“What happened in D.C. was horrible. But let’s not punish an entire faith for the actions of 1 person. @SenTuberville’s bill is Islamophobic. Let’s stop this.”
NASHVILLE councilwoman Zulfat Suara says questioning the loyalty of 🇺🇸 Muslims is wrong.
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NASHVILLE councilwoman Zulfat Suara says questioning the loyalty of 🇺🇸 Muslims is wrong.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“What happened in D.C. was horrible. But let’s not punish an entire faith for the actions of 1 person. @SenTuberville’s bill is Islamophobic. Let’s stop this.”
NASHVILLE councilwoman Zulfat Suara says questioning the loyalty of 🇺🇸 Muslims is wrong.
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DRnyswp...
NASHVILLE councilwoman Zulfat Suara says questioning the loyalty of 🇺🇸 Muslims is wrong.
Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DRnyswp...
Dakota Valley beat Dell Rapids 3-1 Saturday to win the 2025 South Dakota State Class A Volleyball Tournament.
It is the Panthers' first title since 2016 after four runner-up finishes, including to Dell Rapids in 2024.
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It is the Panthers' first title since 2016 after four runner-up finishes, including to Dell Rapids in 2024.
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Volleyball: Dakota Valley Earns First Title Since 2016
RAPID CITY — The Dakota Valley Panthers avenged their championship loss to Dell Rapids from a season ago and earned the program’s first state title since 2016 with a 26-24,
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November 23, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Dakota Valley beat Dell Rapids 3-1 Saturday to win the 2025 South Dakota State Class A Volleyball Tournament.
It is the Panthers' first title since 2016 after four runner-up finishes, including to Dell Rapids in 2024.
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It is the Panthers' first title since 2016 after four runner-up finishes, including to Dell Rapids in 2024.
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
The Yankton Bucks made quick work of the Sioux City Storm in varsity boys' hockey action Saturday night. The Bucks are 2-0 on the young season.
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Hockey: Bucks Roll Past Storm
The Yankton Bucks scored seven goals in the first period and coasted to a 15-0 victory over Sioux Center in boys’ varsity hockey action on Saturday at the Kiwanis 4-H
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November 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Yankton Bucks made quick work of the Sioux City Storm in varsity boys' hockey action Saturday night. The Bucks are 2-0 on the young season.
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“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Boosted by new supermajorities, Republicans are closing in on legislation to mandate more collaboration with ICE and preempt local policies hard-won by immigrants’ rights advocates.
boltsmag.org
November 28, 2024 at 11:03 PM
“When the 8 African American sheriffs took over the largest counties in North Carolina, it became a threat to the good ol’ boy system,” says the sheriff of Charlotte. These new sheriffs broke ties with ICE.
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
But GOP lawmakers cracked down this week, overbidding the governor’s veto to adopt this law:
We took some of our favorite photos from Wynot's state volleyball championship victory and posted them to a gallery.
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Wynot State Volleyball Championship 2025
Select photos from the Nebraska State Class D2 Volleyball championship match between Wynot and Cambridge, Nov. 8, 2025, at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln. Wynot won the match
www.yankton.net
November 10, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We took some of our favorite photos from Wynot's state volleyball championship victory and posted them to a gallery.
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www.yankton.net/sports/colle...
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The Canadian economy added 66,600 jobs in October, marking a second consecutive month of surprise employment gains
Canada Employment Rises by 66,600, Jobless Rate Falls to 6.9%
The Canadian economy added 66,600 jobs in October, marking a second consecutive month of surprise employment gains as tariffs otherwise slow down economic activity.
bloom.bg
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Canadian economy added 66,600 jobs in October, marking a second consecutive month of surprise employment gains
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Fact checking trump’s claim that Walmart’s Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than last year. It is cheaper because it has significantly fewer items and many have been changed from name brand to Walmart’s Great Value brand. It’s not the same dinner they offered last yr.
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Fact check: Cheaper Walmart Thanksgiving meal touted by Trump has fewer items than last year’s | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump keeps touting the fact that Walmart’s promotional Thanksgiving meal basket is cheaper this year than it was last year. But Trump hasn’t mentioned that this year’s basket is diff...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Fact checking trump’s claim that Walmart’s Thanksgiving bundle is 25% cheaper than last year. It is cheaper because it has significantly fewer items and many have been changed from name brand to Walmart’s Great Value brand. It’s not the same dinner they offered last yr.
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USD looks to get back on track as it hosts North Dakota in MVFC action.
Preview:
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Preview:
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Coyotes Look To Bounce Back Against UND
After falling to Illinois State last week and breaking their three-game winning streak, the South Dakota Coyotes football team will need a big bounce back week as they host the
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November 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
USD looks to get back on track as it hosts North Dakota in MVFC action.
Preview:
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Preview:
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Mount Marty hosts Dakota Wesleyan in their annual rivalry football game today at Crane-Youngworth Field.
Our Carl Massa will be on hand, and we'll pulling in Kelly Hertz from the news side for photo duty.
Preview:
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Our Carl Massa will be on hand, and we'll pulling in Kelly Hertz from the news side for photo duty.
Preview:
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
Lancers Host Rivalry Showdown With DWU
It’s rivalry week in Yankton, South Dakota, as the Mount Marty Lancers football team hosts the Dakota Wesleyan Tigers to Crane-Youngworth Field for the Dakota Railroad Rivalry on Saturday afternoon.
www.yankton.net
November 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Mount Marty hosts Dakota Wesleyan in their annual rivalry football game today at Crane-Youngworth Field.
Our Carl Massa will be on hand, and we'll pulling in Kelly Hertz from the news side for photo duty.
Preview:
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
Our Carl Massa will be on hand, and we'll pulling in Kelly Hertz from the news side for photo duty.
Preview:
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
Mount Marty men's soccer heads to Orange City, Iowa for a GPAC Tournament showdown with Northwestern today.
Preview:
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Preview:
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Lancers Set For Showdown With Northwestern In GPAC Men’s Soccer Tourney
A defense-centric philosophy has the Mount Marty men’s soccer program back in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Tournament for the first time in three seasons.
www.yankton.net
November 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Mount Marty men's soccer heads to Orange City, Iowa for a GPAC Tournament showdown with Northwestern today.
Preview:
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Preview:
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When major media repeat the Trump regime's "drug boats" claim in headlines despite zero evidence that it's true, the media empower liars and murderers.
U.S. Military Kills 14 More People Accused of Smuggling Drugs on Boats
www.nytimes.com
October 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
When major media repeat the Trump regime's "drug boats" claim in headlines despite zero evidence that it's true, the media empower liars and murderers.
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ICE Facility unlawfully denies routine visit from Member of Congress
Congressman Horsford about the incident: "What are they hiding? You don't get to slam the door on a Member of Congress during a routine ICE visit.
Congressman Horsford about the incident: "What are they hiding? You don't get to slam the door on a Member of Congress during a routine ICE visit.
October 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
ICE Facility unlawfully denies routine visit from Member of Congress
Congressman Horsford about the incident: "What are they hiding? You don't get to slam the door on a Member of Congress during a routine ICE visit.
Congressman Horsford about the incident: "What are they hiding? You don't get to slam the door on a Member of Congress during a routine ICE visit.
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Trump’s most loyal voting block, farmers, are not onboard with his latest betrayal, and they’re starting to speak out about his plan to artificially lower beef prices by importing beef from Argentina.
October 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Trump’s most loyal voting block, farmers, are not onboard with his latest betrayal, and they’re starting to speak out about his plan to artificially lower beef prices by importing beef from Argentina.
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This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
October 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
This morning, I was hit in the face by a baton.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
I’m going to have a pretty gnarly bruise but we need to remember why this is happening: Trump and ICE are rounding up our neighbors, treating them as subhuman, and shipping them off to labor camps in foreign countries. It has to end.
Playoff pairings for South Dakota 11B and 9-man football have been announced. Nine area teams have home games in the first-round, with four more earning post-season berths.
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Football: Nine Area Teams Earn Home Playoff Games
PIERRE — Thirteen area teams earned post-season berths as the South Dakota High School Activities Association announced post-season pairings for Classes 11B, 9AA, 9A and 9B.
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October 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Playoff pairings for South Dakota 11B and 9-man football have been announced. Nine area teams have home games in the first-round, with four more earning post-season berths.
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Portland leader says Trump’s portrayal of the city is ‘completely disconnected from the truth’
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
Portland leader says Trump’s portrayal of city is ‘completely disconnected from the truth’
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
www.politico.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Portland leader says Trump’s portrayal of the city is ‘completely disconnected from the truth’
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
Yankton bounced back up to 2nd in 11AA in the South Dakota Media football poll, announced today.
Area teams ranked #1 include Elk Point-Jefferson (11B), Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy (9AA) and Avon (9B).
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Area teams ranked #1 include Elk Point-Jefferson (11B), Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy (9AA) and Avon (9B).
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Football: Bucks Move Up To Second In Poll
The Yankton Bucks moved up two spots to second in the South Dakota Media football poll, announced Wednesday.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Yankton bounced back up to 2nd in 11AA in the South Dakota Media football poll, announced today.
Area teams ranked #1 include Elk Point-Jefferson (11B), Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy (9AA) and Avon (9B).
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
Area teams ranked #1 include Elk Point-Jefferson (11B), Freeman-Marion-Freeman Academy (9AA) and Avon (9B).
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
Women's Soccer: Mount Marty plays Morningside to a 2-2 draw.
It was the first outcome other than a loss for MMU against the Mustangs (0-24).
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It was the first outcome other than a loss for MMU against the Mustangs (0-24).
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Soccer: Lancer Women Rally To Tie Morningside 2-2
Mount Marty bounced back from a slow start to tie Morningside 2-2 in Great Plains Athletic Conference women’s soccer action on Sunday at Crane-Youngworth Field.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Women's Soccer: Mount Marty plays Morningside to a 2-2 draw.
It was the first outcome other than a loss for MMU against the Mustangs (0-24).
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It was the first outcome other than a loss for MMU against the Mustangs (0-24).
www.yankton.net/sports/artic...
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October 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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ICE gassed members of the Chicago Police Department sent to protect them from protesters
Continued video of feds gassing protestors and CPD alike. In the chaos one woman came to a CPD officer asking for help for a relative that she says feds just grabbed.
Officer response: "We just clocked in. We don't know what's going on."
Officer response: "We just clocked in. We don't know what's going on."
October 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
ICE gassed members of the Chicago Police Department sent to protect them from protesters
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Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
October 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
#TwentyfiveFortyseven
Happy Dakota Days for all who celebrate
October 3, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Happy Dakota Days for all who celebrate
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Furloughed employees have been told to schedule automated email messages saying the Democrats caused the shutdown. Some agencies have used hostility charged, anti "radical left" language. Political activity by Federal employees is prohibited (1939 Hatch Act).
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Federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown in potentially illegal move
Departments and staff are using out-of-office emails and websites to engage in partisan political activity
www.theguardian.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Furloughed employees have been told to schedule automated email messages saying the Democrats caused the shutdown. Some agencies have used hostility charged, anti "radical left" language. Political activity by Federal employees is prohibited (1939 Hatch Act).
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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