Melvin Dykstra

May 14, 2021 | Obituaries

81 Sioux Falls, SD May 6, 2021 Melvin Dwayne Dykstra was born on April 20, 1940, in Springfield to Edward and Eunice (Williamson) Dykstra. Eunice and Albert Werdin (Mel’s stepfather) moved the family to Sioux Falls where Melvin graduated from Washington High in 1958....

LeeAnn Hanks

May 14, 2021 | Obituaries

42 Rapid City, SD (formerly Brookings, SD) May 3, 2021 LeeAnn was born to Ron and Becky Merwin on March 8, 1979, in Rapid City. As the oldest of 11 children, she took on her role as a leader at a very young age, mastering planning events and mentoring others while...

Field trips are back on for Tri-Valley elementary

May 14, 2021 | News

Sara Stadem | Editor After a year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tri-Valley Elementary students are back at it getting to participate with their end of the year field trips. Although some might not see any significance in skipping an end of the year field...

School supply shopping time already?

May 14, 2021 | News

Sara Stadem | Editor Did you know it’s that time of year already? The time of year to order those school supplies for next school year. Well, maybe it’s not a necessity to order those supplies just yet since this school year is just wrapping up. However, thanks to the...

Tri-Valley first grade spends time with intern

May 14, 2021 | News

Mustang senior Blayne Gacke spent ten weeks as an intern in Mrs. Schmiesing’s first grade classroom. “The thing I will miss most about the first-grade class is their willingness to learn,” Gacke said.” (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor For ten weeks, the...