The Tri-Valley Mustang students in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten may have had their school music concert on Monday, December 16. However, the Mustangs weren’t done entertaining yet! The students took their Christmas Music concert to the Colton Retirement Living...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters BBGun season starts in January and runs through April. Throughout the season, members can qualify to compete at the Daisy Nationals. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some are getting ready for the Christmas and New Year holiday...
Minnehaha County Budget and Finance Officer Susan Beaman (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – As the end of the year gets closer, at his week’s meeting on Tuesday, December 17, Minnehaha County Commission looked at moving around...
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five children: Holland (18), Harper (15), Laken (12), Finley (12), and Crew (8). Ryan was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past June. He had a PET scan on November 4 with the results showing...
Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza is sponsoring its seventh annual Angel Tree for local senior citizens. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza in Crooks is once again sponsoring an Angel Tree to benefit local...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This January 19, Tri-Valley’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a brand-new event: Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser for families in need. According to Austin Leuning, the Tri-Valley middle and high school Physical Education...
Colton Community Angel Tree is back for third year Sara Stadem | Editor ‘Tis the season of giving, and that is what Heather Bunde and Colton Classic Corner are hoping to help with as they head into their third year of the Colton Community Angel Tree.When asked how the...
This year, the Crooks Area Working Together organization has been organizing the Crooks Parade of Lights. The event takes place on Sunday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. and will have a new route that is a direct path along West Avenue. (Photo/Submitted) 4th Annual Crooks...
Scott Nelson is pictured with a melanistic turkey harvested during the fall turkey season. (Photo/Submitted) The 2024 Volunteer Conservationist of the Year was announced through the 29-90 Sportsman Club, which was local chapter founder and committee member Greg...
Hartford, SD – The Hartford Area Development Foundation (HADF) is excited to announce the appointment of Amy Meert Farr as their new Director. She began her role effective Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This strategic hire comes at a pivotal moment as Hartford...
Learning self defense June Huntimer began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16 years old when women were not welcome in Taekwondo. The adversity birthed her lifelong motto to never give up. Huntimer now teaches June’s Self-Defense in Taekwondo in three locations:...
The Humboldt Fire and Ambulance received a new wildland unit to replace their previous one which was 20 years old. The new unit has more room to carry equipment and increased water-carrying capacity. There is also one compartment dedicated to EMS equipment to assist...
Pictured are some examples of Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts. Now open for orders with deliveries to Baltic, Renner, Colton, Colman, Hartford, Sioux Falls, Tri-Valley Schools, Garretson, and other areas when they can accommodate. Place your orders through Facebook at...
Pictured is the Hair Garden’s Kim Siemonsma with client Colleen Graff on the opening day of the new salon on Tuesday, November 5. (Photo/Submitted) The location offers clients a large and comfortable waiting area. (Photo/Submitted) The Hair Garden in Humboldt opened...
Hartford Hometown Christmas coming to town Sara Stadem | Editor The 13th Annual Hartford Hometown Christmas is around the corner and community members are in for a special treat: celebrating two holidays in one weekend! This year, Harford Hometown Christmas falls on...
Jessica Wells Jacob Maras Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Assistant Highway Superintendent Jacob Maras was appointed Interim Highway Superintendent at the Tuesday, Nov. 19, Minnehaha County Commission meeting.He will be replacing Steve Groen,...
Flags were raised for the first time at the Crooks Veterans Park on Saturday, November 9, during the ceremony honoring Veterans. (Photo/Submitted) The Crooks Veterans Park celebrated on Saturday, November 9. Not only were the Flags finally raised over the park, but...
Colton community looks forward to annual benefit Marylou Nagel | Writer Winter might be the season approaching, but the community of Colton is busy planning for summer!This Saturday, November 16, Colton Community Connected, TJz Colton Bar & Restaurant, and the...
Unity Rd. was the first licensed cannabis dispensary in the state of South Dakota, breaking ground in February 2022. On Thursday, November 7, Unity Rd. shared on social media that they would be closing its doors, along with The Hartford Connection, on December 7....
3rd and 4th Grade Football Team 5th and 6th Grade Football Team Sara Stadem | Editor The 3rd/4th grade Team 101 Baltic/Tri-Valley football competed in the SD Junior Football League out of Sioux Falls. On Saturday, October 26, the Baltic/Tri-Valley team traveled to...