Hartford announced as “Small Community of the Year”

Harford Community  Sara Stadem | Editor  Governor Kristi Noem announced that “Small Coummunity of the Year” went to Hartford this year, thanks to the nomination submitted by Jesse Fonkert, Executive Director for Lincoln and Minnehaha Countuy Economic Delveoptment...

Driver license extended expiration date ends soon

Sara Stadem | Editor  The Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed their doors on March 13, 2020 due to an executive order from the governor to help keep staff and customers safe during COVID-19.  According to Director of the Department of Public Safety Driver...

Two election-related grants accepted

Newly elected Minnehaha County Treasurer Kris Swanson introduced herself to commissioners at their Tuesday, Nov. 24, meeting. Swanson, who replaces the retiring Pam Nelson, will be sworn in for her new duties right after the first of the year. (Photo/Dave Baumeister)...

Students receive college credits while in high school

Grace Schildhauer, Tri-Valley student, works on her online courses that will give her college credits. (Photo/Submitted)  Sydney Denekamp | Staff Intern  Both West Central and Tri-Valley High Schools offer dual credit courses for high school students, giving them the...

Community Blood Drive scheduled for December 9

Sara Stadem | Editor  Buffalo Ridge Brewing will be sponsoring the Hartford Community Blood Drive on December 9 from 12-6 pm.  This is not a new event for Buffalo Ridge Brewing. According to Buffalo Ridge Brewing Callie Tuschen, they sponsor a blood drive as...