Judith “Judy” Carol Friday

Dec 30, 2021 | Obituaries

80 Sioux Falls, SD (formerly Hankinson, ND) December 24, 2021 Judith Friday passed away at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Judy was born and raised in Hankinson, ND, where she met the love of her life, Noel in the 7th grade. They were married on December 31, 1959,...

Richard “Rick” Van Heerde

Dec 30, 2021 | Obituaries

69 Colton, SD December 13, 2021 Rick was born on June 25, 1952, to Gerrett and Johanna (Gelderman) Van Heerde at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. He grew up in the Colton area and attended Washington Country School until they moved to the Chester area. He then...

Tri-Valley first graders make donation to Children’s Inn

Dec 30, 2021 | News

The Tri-Valley first grade teachers and students, with the help of their families, donated needed items to the Children’s Inn in Sioux Falls as part of way to give back during the holiday season. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley first graders kept...

Mustangs spread holiday cheer to Assisted Living Center

Dec 30, 2021 | News

The Tri-Valley kindergartners prepare to sing to the residents at the Colton Assisted Living after delivering them hand-made ornaments and Christmas cards. (Photo/Ashley Zenk) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Mustangs in kindergarten and third grade have been...

FACS students help second graders bake for Christmas

Dec 30, 2021 | News

Tri-Valley students in the second grade received assistance from the high school FACS students to bake Christmas cookies before Christmas break. Once the cookies were baked, the students were able to frost their cookies and enjoy them at school or take them home....