Marilyn Joyce Drewes

84 Tea, SD November 3, 2021 Marilyn was born to Freeman and Mildred (Traxinger) Hansman on June 11, 1937, at Watertown. She grew up in Hazel and graduated from Brookings High School in 1956. She then attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., before...

Myrtle Fuglsby Odde

92 Dell Rapids, SD November 3, 2021 Myrtle was born at home near Hartford to Wilhelm and Clara (Drugley) Jastram. In 1942 she moved with her family to Garretson, where she was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church and graduated from Garretson High School. On June 29,...

Kindergarten performs at ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show

The Tri-Valley Kindergarteners proudly display their capes they created for their ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Kindergarten ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show was back this year after last year’s event looking different due...

Tri-Valley School looking for local photography talent

Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley School is sponsoring something new this year to display the photography talents of local Tri-Valley students, staff, parents and community members by starting a photo contest, according to Tri-Valley art teacher Mandy DeWitt. DeWitt...

Elementary students get gaga ball pit

Seniors at Tri-Valley helped the elementary students get a gaga ball pit for their playground. Seth Sundal constructed the gaga ball pit and had the assistance of other seniors to assemble the gaga ball pit on the playground. Pictured (left to right) is Dillon Lucas,...