Bringing smiles

Apr 10, 2020 | News

Six-year old Teagan Price and mother Shelly took time to draw messages to others who use the bike trail in Hartford near Hartford Heights.  With the ongoing urging of people to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the trails give people a welcome opportunity...

School canceled for remainder of year

Apr 10, 2020 | News

Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor On Monday, April 6, Governor Kristi Noem recommended that students not return to their classrooms this school year.  Although the news was expected, districts are now preparing for the remainder of the school year to be taught...

Generosity displayed for hometown businesses

Apr 10, 2020 | News

Marylou Nagel | Writer Most of the restaurants and bars in Hartford and Humboldt are closed to public gatherings, but open for carryout and/or delivery.  People in Hartford and Humboldt have been very supportive by keeping local businesses in mind for...

Communities join in request

Apr 10, 2020 | News

Sarah Ebeling | Managing Editor More than 160 municipal and county officials, including several in Minnehaha County, have signed a letter requesting Governor Noem to declare a public health emergency.  Colton, Crooks and Humboldt as well as other neighboring...

Duane Joseph Kappenman

Apr 10, 2020 | Obituaries

83 Wednesday, April 1 Montrose Duane was born on Oct. 30, 1936, the last of five boys and a twin in his parents’ home north of Montrose. He attended Orland High School and graduated in 1955. He then went into the family business of farming.  Duane met and married...