WORKING TOGETHER When a crew takes on an assignment for a wildland fire, there needs to be three firefighters. The crew consists of one Engine Boss and two firefighters. The firefighters have had to take extra classes to become certified as wildland firefighters FF2,...
SUPPORTING THE SHARPSHOOTERS Stop out at the Main Street Humboldt Bar each Sunday for the Chase the Ace fundraiser, which benefits the Humboldt Sharpshooters. Tickets are purchased from 4-5 p.m. and the drawing takes place shortly after 5. (Photo/Submitted) RAISING...
HAFR RECEIVES A NEW ENGINE The Hartford Area Fire and Rescue received a new Engine in June, which will help them provide better services to the community and surrounding areas. The Engine was custom-built by Heiman Fire Equipment. (Photo/Submitted) PREPARING FOR...
AGENTS OF DISTINCTION Broker Associate Dave Larson of Hartford was honored at the 2025 Agents of Distinction Awards Ceremony, which honored Sioux Empire’s top 60 real estate agents of 2024. The event was put on by First Dakota and Anthem Title. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
PROGRESS CONTINUESThe Crooks Veteran’s Park continues progress as they work to finalize the park. The committee hopes to have everything finalized by October 1. (Photo/Submitted) ANOTHER ADDITION TO THE PARK Six granite slabs light up at the Crooks Veteran’s Park....
Minnehaha County Commissioners Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a short meeting on Tuesday, June 24, Captain Joe Bosman of the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Department briefed commissioners on a new program to add a “force multiplier” to local...
A SUCCESSFUL SEASON! The Lady Mustang softball team completed their season with a second-place finish at the South Dakota Class A State Softball Tournament, as well as Coach Sami Van Asselt receiving the South Dakota Softball Coaches Association Class A Coach of the...
At the June 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, Alicia Luther was appointed Register of Deeds to fill the rest of the term that will be left vacant by Amanda Halsey. While Luther starts training now, she will officially take her new position on July 12....
Submitted by Tom Mitchell | Americanism Officer, Post 118 American Legions, Hartford Post 118 and Humboldt Post 62, presented The American Legion School Awards to four West Central students at graduation. The students, Sophia Prostrollo, Evan Jaton, Emma Mallinger and...
The West Central Trojan softball team came home as State Champions after competing in the 2025 South Dakota State A Softball Tournament! The tournament took place in Aberdeen, Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7. The Trojans defeated Vermillion in the opening round of...
The Tri-Valley Lady Mustang softball team traveled to Aberdeen to compete in the 2025 South Dakota State A Softball Tournament. The Mustangs played in the three-day tournament Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7, advancing in the first round by defeating Elk...
FUN FOR ALL AGES There are events for all ages during Jamboree Days in Hartford. There are vendors in the park, food trucks, games, family movie night, live music and more. Check out the calendar of events in this week’s issue of The Minnehaha Messenger or visit...
TROJANS WELCOME NEW AD Darren Sindelar (left), pictured with his family, is the new West Central Activities Director. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District will begin its 2025-2026 school year welcoming a new face, Mr. Darren...
EXTERIOR PAINTING Caden Farmer has started his own painting business, CF Painting LLC, and does both interior and exterior painting. Pictured is a before-and-after of a shed that Farmer painted. (Photos/Submitted) CF PAINTING LLC Humboldt resident Caden Farmer, owner...
The West Central Trojan girls golf team took third place at the Region 2A meet in Beresford on Friday, May 23, qualifying them for the state tournament. The team finished with a score of 332 and will compete in the 2025 South Dakota State A Girls Golf Tournament in...
State Bound! The Tri-Valley Mustang softball team punched their ticket to the 2025 South Dakota State A Softball Tournament with their win over the Parkston Trojans in the SoDak 16. The Mustangs beat the Trojans 15-0 on Tuesday, May 27. The South Dakota State A...
SKOTS JOINS THE CHAMBER Jill Skots (middle) is pictured with her family. Skots is the new Director for the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Jill Skots has been chosen as the new Director of the Hartford Area Chamber of...
Sara Stadem | Editor The First Lutheran Church in Colton is kicking off an event and launching a Community Outreach Program called “Faith, Fellowship & Food” with the first event this Sunday, June 1. The free event is an opportunity to visit with community...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Wooden Nickel, which has been doing the Active Generation meals for the past five years, is now going to offer services to Crooks residents on Saturdays and Sundays.Currently, the Active Generations program operates on a Monday through Friday...
With family, friends and community members by their side, the seniors of Tri-Valley High School graduated on Saturday, May 17. Congratulations, Class of 2025! (Photo/Tri-Valley Mane Edition) The seniors of West Central graduated on Saturday, May 17, with the support...