WAR-TORN CYCLES HOLDS RIBBON CUTTINGPictured at the ribbon cutting for War-Torn Cycles are owners Chris Fischer, Andrew and Jenna Hahn and their children, and one of Fischer’s daughters. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer War-Torn Cycles is the newest business...
BIKE SAFETYIn years past, children were able to go through a bike safety course as well as get fitted for a bike helmet as part of the Public Safety Day that is put on by Hartford Area Fire and Rescue. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Hartford Area...
ACCOMPLISHMENTS ON THE MOUND Trojan Elisabeth Miller set a goal of 100 strikeouts early in the season and exceeded it by ending the season with 210 strikeouts. Miller was named MaxPreps 2025 South Dakota Softball Player of the Year. (Photo/Dusine Hoff) STARTING YOUNG...
COACHING FOR HER HOME TEAM After graduating from SDSU, Coach Cheyanne Masterson joined the Trojan softball team as an assistant coach this past season. Masterson is a 202 graduate of West Central. (Photo/Submitted) AND THE AWARD GOES TO… Coach Cheyanne Masterson was...
Sara Stadem | Editor Central States Mfg, Inc. in Hartford is giving back to the community through teachers. Central States has launched the Central States Cares: Teacher Grant.With this grant, Central States Mfg, Inc. (CSM) is helping teaches this back to school...
Schmidt revealed that she faced skin issues in high school, which sparked her passion for educating others on how to care for their skin. (Photo/Submitted) Schmidt revealed that she faced skin issues in high school, which sparked her passion for educating others on...
Marylou Nagel | WriterA new, fun-filled two-day event will take place in August to usher in the new school year and to celebrate West Central Trojan student-athletes. The first-ever West Central Trojan Fall Kickoff will take place Friday, August 22, and Saturday,...
Dave Baumeister | County CorrespondentSIOUX FALLS – At the Tuesday, July 15, meeting, Minnehaha County Commissioners gave the green light to a $132.7 million FY2026 budget.And while a $1.5 million property tax opt-out passed on a 5-0 vote, that will not figure into...
FUN FOR ALL The Hartford Area Downtown Block Party has something for everyone, with Chamber businesses sponsoring events and activities from children’s train rides to live music. The HACC Block Party is in Downtown Hartford on Wednesday, July 16, from 5-8 p.m. For...
IT’S PARADE TIME! The parade is one event that community members, families and friends can check out during Colton Country Days. The parade is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The countdown to the 2025 Colton Country Days has...
The 2025 Jamboree Days kicked off on Thursday, June 19, with the Little Miss Hartford Pageant. Berkley K. was crowned the 2025 Little Miss Hartford and 1st runner up was Joelle Z. Berkley is the daughter of Jeremy and Lexy and Joelle is the daughter of Ben and...
BB GUN WINNERS During Jamboree Days, CVSG had two booths that presented an opportunity for children aged 17 or younger to become chapter members and register to win one of two BB Guns. CVSG BB Gun Winners are Briella Cobarrubio and Addison Waldman. (Photos/Submitted)...
WORKING TOGETHER When a crew takes on an assignment for a wildland fire, there needs to be three firefighters. The crew consists of one Engine Boss and two firefighters. The firefighters have had to take extra classes to become certified as wildland firefighters FF2,...
SUPPORTING THE SHARPSHOOTERS Stop out at the Main Street Humboldt Bar each Sunday for the Chase the Ace fundraiser, which benefits the Humboldt Sharpshooters. Tickets are purchased from 4-5 p.m. and the drawing takes place shortly after 5. (Photo/Submitted) RAISING...
HAFR RECEIVES A NEW ENGINE The Hartford Area Fire and Rescue received a new Engine in June, which will help them provide better services to the community and surrounding areas. The Engine was custom-built by Heiman Fire Equipment. (Photo/Submitted) PREPARING FOR...
AGENTS OF DISTINCTION Broker Associate Dave Larson of Hartford was honored at the 2025 Agents of Distinction Awards Ceremony, which honored Sioux Empire’s top 60 real estate agents of 2024. The event was put on by First Dakota and Anthem Title. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
PROGRESS CONTINUESThe Crooks Veteran’s Park continues progress as they work to finalize the park. The committee hopes to have everything finalized by October 1. (Photo/Submitted) ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE PARK Six granite slabs light up at the Crooks Veteran’s Park....
Minnehaha County Commissioners Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a short meeting on Tuesday, June 24, Captain Joe Bosman of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department briefed commissioners on a new program to add a “force multiplier” to local...
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON! The Lady Mustang softball team completed their season with a second-place finish at the South Dakota Class A State Softball Tournament, as well as Coach Sami Van Asselt receiving the South Dakota Softball Coaches Association Class A Coach of the...
At the June 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, Alicia Luther was appointed Register of Deeds to fill the rest of the term that will be left vacant by Amanda Halsey. While Luther starts training now, she will officially take her new position on July 12....