LIVE MUSIC AT THE FARMERS MARKET Locals can enjoy live music during the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market, which takes place the last Thursday of May through September from 5-8 p.m. This year’s live music lineup can be found on the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market...
HANSEN AND LEMS CAMPAIGNING TOGETHER Republican Rep. Jon Hansen has announced he will run for South Dakota governor, with Republican Karla Lems running to serve as his lieutenant governor. Hansen is currently the Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives,...
KICK OFF TO SUMMER COMING TO HUMBOLDT There will be many vendors for patrons to visit during the Kick Off to Summer event on Saturday, May 31. The Pink Ladies will be hosting the event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in Pressler Park in Humboldt. Along with the vendors, there...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With summer just around the corner, Minnehaha County’s Siouxland Libraries (Crooks, Colton, Hartford and Humboldt) are getting ready to run a series of summer programs.The Libraries are hosting a Summer Reading Program starting May 23....
Senior Ellery Besmer will attend Southeast Technical College after graduation to get her LPN degree. (Photo/Submitted) After graduation, senior Carly Rickenbaugh will attend SDSU to major in Ecology and Environmental Science. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editors As...
Gamecocks ready for 2025 season Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford/Humboldt Gamecocks have officially kicked off spring and are gearing up for the 2025 baseball season!Now in his seventh season as Manager, Chad Morrison returns to lead the team, which features a...
Mausten Stelter is pictured during the practice day at the 2025 Junior Olympics. The Junior Olympics Rifle competition was held from April 13-18 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo/Submitted) West Central student Mausten Stelter competed at the 2025 Junior Olympics,...
West Central High School Counselor, Ms. Amy Lupkes, received the statewide award for the 2025 South Dakota School Counselor Association Outstanding School Counselor. Lupkes was presented the award on May 2. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer West Central High...
Sara Stadem | Editor Are you ready to explore the community of Hartford? Do you think you are up for the challenge? The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its annual event, Discover Hartford, which will have community members searching for 20 Golden...
MaCayla Olinger and Bethany Carroll take advantage of photo props during prom on Saturday, April 26. (Photos/Submitted) Tri-Valley students gathered together for photos before going to their grand march. (Photo/Submitted) Fisher Flanagan escorts his date Cheyenne...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters recently broke ground on its new home range. The goal is to be able to use the new building by September 1. (Photo/Submitted) HSS breaking ground RIGHT: The Humboldt Sharpshooters broke ground on its new range located at 46048 254th Street,...
The Tri-Valley Visual Art Department brought home second place after competing in the South Dakota High School Activities Association State Visual Art Competition. This is the 11th year of the competition, with Tri-Valley earning a spot among the top two schools five...
Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your shopping bags and get ready for a morning of the Spring Craft and Vendor Fair & Quarter Auction in Colton at the Taopi Hall. The Colton Community Connected is hosting its annual event on Saturday, May 3.The Spring Craft and Vendor...
Sara Stadem | Editor "Coach Sittig for me has been someone who I have trusted for numerous years. He is someone who shows up and takes immense pride in what he does EVERY SINGLE DAY.” - – Former West Central Student and athlete, Carter Schmeichel A West Central High...
Former Colton resident Desiree Osborne, owner of Tea Soulution and The Meeting Nook, has not been sick in 16 years. Desiree and her husband, Paul, created Tea Soulution to help those on their journey to healing and to help as many people stay out of the hospital as...
Sara Stadem | Editor Ever wonder how your community grows? Who’s working behind the scenes to shape its future? When a new business opens its doors or land becomes available for development, it’s not just chance — it’s often the result of thoughtful planning and...
Abby Mitchell | Staff InternWith the season a little more than a month away, the Tri-Valley school district has begun planning its off-season renovations. According to district superintendent Mike Lodmel, Tri-Valley’s school board, business manager and he met for a...
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Crooks held its 2025 Municipal Election on April 8, with voting taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crooks Community Center.Unofficial Returns:Carl Fredricksen - 31F. Butch Oseby – 134The City of Crooks Finance Officer Tobias...
The members of the Crooks Development Corporation have played a valuable role in helping develop the City of Crooks, according to Mayor Butch Oseby. Pictured front row (left to right) are Ron Person, Secretary; Randy White, former Vice President; Mike Miller and Vince...