Lyle Sylvester Helgeson

77 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly Renner/Crooks) April 9, 2021 Lyle was born on November 8, 1943, in Sioux Falls to Robert W. and Eleanor (Severson) Helgeson. The family resided on a farm between Renner and Crooks until 1962, when they moved across a field to the family...

Money raised means Mr. Feterl will get slimed

Tri-Valley Elementary took part in the Kids Heart Challenge and raised over $6,000 for the American Heart Association which means the students will get to dump slim on Mr. Feterl for their fundraising success. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor In his second year...

Kindergarten takes a virtual field trip

Sara Stadem | Editor Every spring, Mrs. Kayla Haviland does a weather unit with her Tri-Valley kindergarten class. However, this year, she decided to change it up a bit and added a virtual field trip to the learning experience. “I have been seeing a lot of places...

DeJong receives “Volunteer of the Year”

Adam DeJong, owner of Pizza Ranch, is the recipient of the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce “Volunteer of the Year” award for his dedication to helping the community of Hartford. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Adam DeJong has always felt immense pride in his...

Smart receives Region AD of the Year

Sara Stadem | Editor Tri-Valley’s Athletic Director Eric Smart received Region AD of the Year for Region 5. This is Smart’s third year as AD at Tri-Valley. (Photo/Submitted) The South Dakota High School Athletic Administrators Association annual conference was held...