Leap Day king and queen crowned

Mar 10, 2020 | News

Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor On Friday, Feb. 28, about 15 Hartford area senior citizens took part in lunch and the crowning of the 2020 Leap Day king and queen.  King Ken Smidt and queen Marcella Edberg took home the titles and runners up were Mac and Alice...

Thompson in top three on Spy Games

Mar 10, 2020 | News

Brock Thompson held a Spy Games viewing party for friends and family on Monday, March 2.  Pictured (L to R):  Lori Grocott, Brock Thompson, Lynn Grocott, and Buddha Grocott pose for a picture after the show. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer  Hartford’s own...

Thune makes stop at Rosenbauer America

Mar 10, 2020 | News

Senator John Thune, right, stands and talks to two Rosenbauer America employees.  Photo/submitted. Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor South Dakota Senator John Thune was in the area last week. Thune, who has been a senator for the last 16 years, toured Rosenbauer America...

Julie Swier

Mar 10, 2020 | Obituaries

92 Sunday, March 1 Colton Julie Geraldean Van Liere was born July 25, 1927, in Colton to Pete and Dena (Van Hunnnik) Van Liere.  She attended Berdahl Country School where she graduated from eighth grade. After her education, she stayed home helping on the...