Kristi Lorang

Kristi Lorang August 8 48 Humboldt Kristy Jo Smeby was born March 13, 1972, to Edward and Patricia (Moug) Smeby in Fargo, ND. She attended South High School in Fargo and went on to receive her degree as a paralegal from Colorado Technical University. She married David...

Langer steps away from politics

Senator Kris Langer plans to focus on family Tammy Chamley | Dells City Journal Editor Kris Langer is a member of the South Dakota Senate representing District 25.  Previously, Senator Langer was appointed by Governor Dennis Daugaard to the South Dakota House of...

Drop and donate

Church manager Marlys Vant Hul holds the donation box for the school supply drive. People can donate by bringing supplies to church services, dropping them off in the main office, or placing them in the drop box in the east entrance by Mundt Avenue. (Photo/Melissa...

Grocott Ink & Thread keeps us covered

Lori Grocott of Grocott Ink & Thread in Hartford prepares a West Central emblem on the reusable mask. (Photo/Melissa Voss) Melissa Voss | Editor Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Midwest, Grocott Ink & Thread of Hartford had been hard at work getting masks...

Memorials First helps families honor gravesites 

Memorials First works toward keeping memorial sites cleaned and cared for. Services include cleaning headstones, trimming around headstones, bringing flowers, and more. (Photo/Marylou Nagel) Marylou Nagel | Writer For many families, keeping the final resting places of...