Carl Fredricksen, originally from Colton, moved back to Crooks a few years ago and is running for Mayor of Crooks. (Photo/Submitted) Mayor F. Butch Oseby has been Mayor of Crooks the past six years and is running for re-election. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Get ready for a poker run to keep the tractor’s pulling! On Saturday, April 5, Colton Community Connected (CCC) and TJz Bar & Restaurant will hold a Poker Run to raise funds for this year’s Colton Country Days tractor pull.The tractor...
The top combined score of bullseye and 3D for males and females in each division received a belt buckle provided by the Tri-Valley Archery Boosters at the Tri-Valley Archery Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) AT LEFT: Tri-Valley Archers Mason Harstad and Eli Lien are...
While training is not required by law, the Colton Fire and Rescue holds monthly training for their firefighters to ensure that they are efficient and can safely do what they are asked of them in any emergency. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and...
Mrs. Brandi Peterson was recognized as this year’s West Central Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Peterson teaches Junior Kindergarten. (Photo/Submitted) One of the highlights of the Trojan Night of Distinction is the awarding of several education grants to West Central...
Pictured is Chris Lilla, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject of property taxes being on the minds of many, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris Lilla gave...
Tri-Valley Mustang Head Wrestling Coach Mike Gibson received the Region 2B Wrestling Coach of the Year. (Photo/Ashley Sanders) Coach Gibson led his team to second place in the Region 2B tournament in Salem on Saturday, February 22, finishing with 207.0 points....
The West Central Trojan boys basketball team secured their spot in the South Dakota Class A State Basketball Tournament when they defeated the Hanson Beavers in the SoDak 16. West Central won with a score of 91-47 against Hanson on Tuesday, March 11. The Trojans will...
The Boss Burger at Baltic Corner was the winner of the 605 Rural Burger Battle 2025. (Photo/Submitted) 605 Rural Burger Battle showdown ends Sara Stadem | Editor The burgers have been tasted, the votes have been placed and counted and the winner has been crowned for...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce announced Golden West Telecommunications as the 2024 Business of the Year. (Photos/Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce) The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Scott Schrader, manager of Ace Hardware, as the Volunteer of...
Sarah Hochstatter was announced as the Tri-Valley School District Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. (Photo/Submitted) Hochstatter is pictured with her Mustang kindergarten class. She joined the Tri-Valley School District last year for the 2023-2024...
Dana Sundal is in her 21st year with the Tri-Valley School District and received the Classified Staff Member of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. Sundal is the Office Specialist and Substitute Coordinator. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Mrs. Dana...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Crooks Volunteer Fire Department is set to host the Dueling Due for the sixth time on Saturday, March 15. The Dueling Duo, originally hailing from Sioux Falls, sees two pianists compete against each other for a night of laughs and...
The West Central Trojans advanced 11 wrestlers to the 2025 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament. Pictured front row (left to right) is Cain Grocott, Keaton Vessells and Orlando Whiting. Middle row (left to right) is Kyliegh Schuller, Langdon Klinkhammer, Karson...
Pictured (left to right) is Mike Mathieu, Carl Johnson, Cattleman of the Year recipient Tom Ollerich, Ethan Wright, Trevor Benson and Dick Funke. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Tom Ollerich has been awarded 2025’s Cattleman of the Year by the Sioux Basin...
On Tuesday, February 25, the members of the Dell Rapids City Council and the Minnehaha County Commission met as a joint board to look at several issues affecting the city and county’s joint jurisdiction area south of Dell Rapids. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave...
Sara Stadem | Editor Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm XIt takes a village to help students prepare for their future from teachers, secretaries, coaches and staff members to principals, bus...
The West Central Trojan wrestling team competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre on Saturday, February 15, bringing home fifth place. Pictured back row (left to right) is Coach Tim Weber, Coach Tanner Sturgeon, Coach Chip Carda, Chaz...
The elementary’s library was greatly expanded thanks to the renovations, gaining a more open-concept feel and look. (Photo/Submitted) Along with the newly-renovated rooms, an entire 3rd grade wing was added to the Hartford Elementary, allowing students to remain in...
Humboldt, SD water tower (Photo/Submitted) City of Crooks (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Local communities look to undergo some changes in the 2025 year. Terms of office for City Council members along with the Mayor come to an end for area communities with...