Gibson wins Region 2B

Gibson wins Region 2B

Tri-Valley Mustang Head Wrestling Coach Mike Gibson received the Region 2B Wrestling Coach of the Year. (Photo/Ashley Sanders) Coach Gibson led his team to second place in the Region 2B tournament in Salem on Saturday, February 22, finishing with 207.0 points. (Photo/Submitted) Wrestling Coach of the Year Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Tri-Valley Mustang...

And the first Burger Battle champion is…

And the first Burger Battle champion is…

The Boss Burger at Baltic Corner was the winner of the 605 Rural Burger Battle 2025. (Photo/Submitted) 605 Rural Burger Battle showdown ends Sara Stadem | Editor The burgers have...

On the road to state!

On the road to state!

The West Central Trojan boys basketball team secured their spot in the South Dakota Class A State Basketball Tournament when they defeated the Hanson Beavers in the SoDak 16....

Current News

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Obituaries

Robert McCormick

Feb 28, 2025 |

77 Sioux Falls, SD February 21, 2025 Robert “Bob” McCormick, age 77, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Ava’s House Hospice Care with family by his side. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025 at West Nidaros Lutheran...

Donald F. Steineke

Feb 7, 2025 |

86 Hartford, SD January 31, 2025 Donald F. Steineke, 86, of Hartford passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral mass began at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. George Catholic Church in Hartford....

Marvin C. Fluto

Jan 10, 2025 |

81 Hartford, SD January 2, 2025 Marvin C. Fluto of Hartford, age 81, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church. Marvin was born...

Earle Geide

Jan 10, 2025 |

105 Hartford, SD January 4, 2025 Earle Geide, 105 of Hartford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brief stay in hospice. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Beverly Jean Skrovig

Jan 10, 2025 |

98 Colton, SD January 6, 2025 Beverly Jean Skrovig, age 98, of Colton, SD, passed away with family by her side on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dell Rapids Nursing Home in Dell Rapids, SD. Funeral services were held Friday, January 10, 2025, in Colton at the First...

Richard “Dick” Schmidt

Dec 27, 2024 |

38 Hartford, SD December 18, 2024 Richard “Dick” Lee Schmidt, age 83, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. His funeral service Monday, December 23, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory in Sioux Falls....

Corrine Maske

Dec 6, 2024 |

76 Sioux Falls, SD November 28, 2024 Corrine Maske, 76, of Sioux Falls passed away at her home in Sioux Falls.  Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, 2024, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls.  Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of...

Kellin “Kelly” DeVries

Nov 1, 2024 |

56 Hartford, SD October 24, 2024 Kellin “Kelly” Duane DeVries, age 56, of Hartford, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Funeral Service was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, at Reach Church, 5101 S. Mellenberndt Place,...

Sports

Panthers hold off Trojan girls in game of runs

Mar 14, 2025 |

Trojan Kacey Jaton added 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists during their SoDak 16 game against the Panthers on Thursday, March 6. (Photo/Robin Eich) Trojan Mara Schultz (left) and Coach Joe Caffrey celebrate a big play during their emotional game against the...

Season comes to end for Mustang boys in Region 3A Tournament

Mar 14, 2025 |

Mustang Ty Oyen finished with six points, five rebounds and two assists when the Mustangs faced off against the Quarriers during the Region 3A tournament play. (Photo/Tammy Chamley) Mustang Landon Hughes had 10 points and four rebounds when Tri-Valley traveled to Dell...

Trojans team headed to State A Tournament

Mar 14, 2025 |

West Central boys basketball Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The West Central Trojan boys basketball team punched their ticket to the State A Tournament after a big win over the Hanson Beavers in the SoDak 16. The Trojans got a 91-47 victory in Madison on Tuesday, March...

Mustang girls suffer home loss in Region 3A Tournament

Mar 7, 2025 |

Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media Mustang Mattie Huwe tallied 17 points, two rebounds and four assists against the West Central Trojans on Thursday, February 27, in their Region 3A action. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) The Tri-Valley Mustangs hosted the West Central Trojans in...

lady trojans advance to the SoDak 16

Mar 7, 2025 |

The West Central Trojan girls basketball team advanced to the SoDak 16 when they beat the Tri-Valley Mustangs with the score of 50-44. The Trojans took on the Dakota Valley Panthers at the Tea Area High School on Thursday, March 6. Results were not available at the...

Tri-Valley boys drop regular season finale at home

Mar 7, 2025 |

Mustang Brady Jewett had 18 points when Tri-Valley had their last regular season game and senior night on Friday, February 28. The Mustangs played Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. (Photo/Heidi Huwe) Matt Larson | Big Sioux Media The Tri-Valley Mustang boys had their...

Three Cheers for our Tri-Valley Cheerleaders

Mar 7, 2025 |

Tri-Valley Football Cheerleaders Pictured are the 2024 Tri-Valley Football Cheerleaders. Back row (left to right) is Aynsley Pullman and Bailey Peterson. Middle row (left to right) is Sydney Schnider, Rosalynn Focken and Calli Noe. Front row (left to right) is Alexa...