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...
Ellie Anderson has joined the Hair Garden in Humboldt. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden in Humboldt is happy to announce Ellie Anderson is joining the salon as a new stylist. Anderson will work alongside fellow stylists Kim Siemonsma, Anna...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Next week, Hartford’s Doc Nik’s Flowers & Gifts will participate in the nationwide “Caring Rose Week.” Caring Rose Week, which will run from November 11-16, is the brainchild of Harry Wheldon, general manager of North American...
The West Central Trojan cross country teams ran their way to success at the 2024 South Dakota Class A State Cross Country Meet. The state meet was held at Hart Ranch in Rapid City on Saturday, October 26. The girls cross country team took third place with 87 points....
The Marching Mustangs had a successful season this year placing in the top three at each competition. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured are Drum Majors BreAnn Heider, Allison Brost, and Andie Ingalls with their awards from Luverne, MN. (Photo/Submitted) The West Central...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 24 Ballot Issues Forum on Friday, October 25, at the West Central High School Auditorium. The event had several expert panelists to provide insight into key issues appearing on this year’s ballot. (Photos/Submitted) Sara...
"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." – Napoleon Bonaparte Sara Stadem | Editor Are you someone who loves to curl up on the couch and read a good book on a cold day or read a chapter before bed? Maybe you enjoy reading a...
Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your family and friends, hats, and blankets, it’s Colton Country Days Harvest Festival time! The second annual Colton Country Days Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, November 2, at Taopi Hall in Colton from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.When asked how...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On November 2, Colton’s Faith Community Church will host a special guest as a part of its Morning for You program: Korena Keys, CEO of Sioux Falls’ KeyMedia Solutions. Keys will deliver a talk on her autobiographical book, From Welfare to...
The Jersey Auction with the football jerseys began on Thursday, October 17, and ends on Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Jersey Auction is back! Sara Stadem | Editor Calling all bidders - the Tri-Valley Mustang Jersey Auction is back!The parents of...
Kari Jurrens is pictured with her family; Husband, Brandon, and children, Camden and Lily. Kari has been an ad representative for New Century Press for 14 years. (Photo/Submitted) Ashley Huisman is pictured with her family; husband, Michael and children, Sterling, age...
Football players competed in the Blizzard Bowl to celebrate the end of their year. The Blizzard Bowl took place on Saturday, September 28. (Photos/Submitted) The Hartford Area Flag Football League completed their third season this year. (Photos/Submitted) Season...
Mark and Becky Heathcote, parents of Zander, continue the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament as a way to keep Zander’s memory alive, a way to pay tribute to his love for the sport of bowling and his sportsmanship and to give money back to area bowlers....
The sixth annual Witches and Warlock Wine Walk in Hartford will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 6-9 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Downtown Harford Inc. is brewing up something wicked and magical for Saturday, October 12. DHI will be hosting its...