Ardean Hanson

74 Crooks, SD January 21, 2022 Ardean Hanson passed away on January 21s 2022, at Franklin Restorative Care Center for Nursing and Memory Care in Franklin, Minn. He was born on January 10, 1948, to parents Adolph and Aslaug “Dolly” (Moen) Hanson in Dell Rapids. Ardean...

Robert “Robbie” Charles Boss

32 Sioux Falls, SD January 26, 2022 Robert Charles Boss was born on January 5, 1990 in Watertown, SD, to Delwyn and Kimberly (Engesser) Boss. He was raised and received his education in Crooks and attended and graduated from Tri-Valley High School where he played on...

Tri-Valley’s Champions of Character for third quarter

Sara Stadem | Editor Each quarter, Tri-Valley eachers choose students to receive the Champions of Character award. This includes students in grades Pre-K through 4 that demonstrate responsibility, respect and readiness for learning. Students get to enjoy a breakfast...

School competition and daily themes set to bring in food donations

Sara Stadem | Editor For the past 15 years, the Tri-Valley School District has tried to do their part to assist those needing extra food blessings by hosting a school-wide food drive and it’s back again this year, according to Tri-Valley Student Council Advisor Amber...

Chamber Choir performs at First United Methodist Church

The Mustangs Chamber Choir performed at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls on Friday, January 21. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Under the direction of Tri-Valley Choir Director Bernard Van Moer, 33 students in the Tri-Valley Chamber Choir...