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Sanford Health Hartford Clinic accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines The Sanford Health Hartford Clinic is now taking walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines for anyone eligible during their working hours of Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm. (Photo/Kari Jurrens)...

West Central High School Band presents park performance

A large local crowd enjoyed the West Central High School Band’s concert in the park on Monday, June 21. The band performs in the park as a rehearsal for their upcoming season. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer  The West Central High School (WCHS) Band,...

Stadem joins The Messenger

Adie Stadem (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Adisen “Adie” Stadem spent most of her childhood moving about the state, from Howard to Baltic, before settling down in Dell Rapids with mother Sara and her younger...

Mitchell takes on internship with The Messenger

Abby Mitchell (Photo/Submitted) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern  Almost 18 years ago on September 1, Abigail “Abby” Mitchell was born in Edina, Minnesota. At about six months old Abby moved to Hartford, South Dakota, due to a job for her father. Hartford was where her...

Hartford Area Fire and Rescue

Jerrod Healy has been a member of the Hartford Area Fire and Rescue since 2014. In addition to his volunteer work, he works for the City of Sioux Falls and has been a part of the South Dakota Air National Guard for 17 years. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...