The Siouxland Libraries Humboldt Branch recently went through renovations that included new paint, furniture, carpet, and shelves. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is the Humboldt Siouxland Libraries Branch before the renovations. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...
Features
Soup Supper for Seniors
Sara Stadem | Editor It is soup kind of weather just in time for the fundraiser that Downtown Hartford Inc. will host for the Hartford Senior Citizens – Super Seniors. The Homemade Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the United Methodist...
Hartford Chamber prepares for Adult Prom banquet
Sara Stadem | Editor Dust off those prom dresses and tuxes from your favorite decade and get ready to celebrate the night with “Music Through the Decades” at Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Banquet.The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Adult...
Tri-Valley welcomes the new year in their new school
Mustang students and staff started their second semester of the 2024-2025 school year at their brand new state-of-the-art high school on Monday, January 6. The new high school has several upgraded features such as an auditorium, a larger gymnasium, weight room, and...
Continuing the healing journey
On the Road to Recovery The Legion Family of Ruste-Waul 154 Montrose, along with the community of Colton, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lamer family. The benefit will help with the purchasing of equipment that Randy can use at home and for continued care. The...
Crooks continues growth in 2025
With the help of volunteers and the Crooks Fire Department, the community of Crooks now has an ice rink by Sunset Park. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks community is making steady progress as it enters the new year, with 2025 bringing a new business,...
Hartford Dairy Queen becomes certified training location
The Hartford Dairy Queen has become a certified training location, which is one of five in the nation. The Hartford location will now be able to train new DQ managers and owners on how to successfully run their own branches. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...
Consignment shop to open in Humboldt
Blessings From Above 4 All will be offering a wide variety of items. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 4. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All offers a selection of handmade quilts. (Photo/Submitted)...
South Bar to hold benefit for Taylor Plooster
Taylor Plooster was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The South Bar will be hosting an adult BINGO fundraiser for her and her family on January 25. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just under a month, on Saturday January 25th, Hartford’s South...
Commenters supporting auditor again bring animosity to county commission meeting
Leah Anderson, County Auditor Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a lengthy three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Minnehaha County Commission mainly heard a report on the November election from county auditor Leah Anderson.And while she did...
RV & Boat Storageto open Hartford location
With locations in Harrisburg and Yankton, Hartford is set to become the home of RV & Boat Storage’s third location. The company offers a wide range of unit sizes for any storage needs. The new location will be built near the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop at 1135 Ruud...
McCaw’s projects from the heart create smiles for Hartford
A Woodwork of ArtOne of the ducks that woodworker, Jerry McCaw has created. The duck is made using over 80 pieces of wood. (Photo/Submitted) McCaw’s horses and corral are an example of fretwork, which means that he created the picture within the work....
Breakfast fundraiser brings comradery and support
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured holding the bag of money that was raised from the fundraiser, which was presented to him by CFFL board members. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks Flag Football League hosted a breakfast fundraiser for one of their own, Coach...
Spreading holiday joy
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...
Humboldt Sharpshooters prepare for season
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...
End-of-year budget issues take up most of the Dec. 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting
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...
CFFL Coach Tackles Cancer
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 Angel Tree to gift area senior citizens
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...
Tri-Valley FCA to hold Soup for the Soul
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...
The season of giving
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...