The Tri-Valley Class of 2023 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday, May 20, at the Tri-Valley High School. Congratulations, Graduates!
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West Central High School Graduation
The West Central Class of 2023 received their diplomas during their graduation ceremony which took place on Saturday, May 13, at the West Central High School. Congratulations, Graduates!
Athletic trainers provide care in schools
Aaron Conklin has been an athletic trainer for the past 25 years with this being his ninth year as the Athletic Trainer for the Tri-Valley School District. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Athletic Trainers play an important role in schools whether that is...
Giving back to the community
Alexa Larson and Rachel Lorang are pictured at the Hartford Dog Park on one of the benches dedicated in honor of their Gold Award projects. (Photo/Submitted) Local Girl Scouts receive awards Sara Stadem | Editor Hartford area Girl Scouts were recognized by the Girl...
New adventures begin at The Growing Place
Nicole (Weber) Questad, originally from the Baltic area and a Tri-Valley graduate, is taking on a new career adventure by opening her own preschool called The Growing Place. Questad is pictured with her husband, Jared, and their daughters; Haislee (5), Wrenlee (2),...
A night for Landry
Landry is the son of Ethan Anderson and Sara McFarland. He was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation (CDG) when he was seven months old. There will be ‘A night for Landry’ at Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford on Saturday,...
FBLA brings home third at State Conference
There were 18 members from the Tri-Valley FBLA Chapter that competed at the FBLA State Conference. Tri-Valley finished third place in the state with their competitive events which included students that placed top five in the state in 37 different competitive events....
The Voice of the Mustangs
Crooks resident, Deron Ruesch, joined the Big Sioux Media Sports Network team and has become the “Voice of the Mustangs” when broadcasting their sporting events and activities. Pictured with Ruesch is Rowyn Gacke who assisted with the camera during the game....
Acreage Creations
Bill and Jenny Weber with their three children. Together, the Weber family runs Acreage Creations, a local furniture and decor shop. (Photo/Submitted) A new blast of color in Hartford Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Although based in Montrose, Acreage Creations has begun...
Painting a legacy as State Champs
Tri-Valley competed in the Class A State Visual Arts competition in Rapid City, bringing home first place. Pictured is (left to right) Carly Rickenbaugh, Reagan Pearson, Art teacher Mandy DeWitt, Ben Freyholtz, Angel Sees, and Duncan Snethen. (Photo/Submitted) Sara...
The Messenger heads to classrooms for Newspaper in Education Week
Students in Mrs. Spielmann’s 2nd grade class helped each other find family and friends in the paper when The Minnehaha Messenger visited their classroom. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem |Editor The first full week in March is a week designed to inspire educators to...
CCCCC is chasing the Ace of Diamonds for new building
The Crooks Community Child Care Center is looking to build in their new location on West Avenue. With the new building, they are hoping to have 100 full time children. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor For the past three years, the Crooks Community Child Care...
Meet Christ Lutheran’s new pastor: Dirk Hagmaier
Christ Lutheran Pastor Dirk Hagmaier with his wife, Constanze, and their daughter Emma. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A year and a half ago, Hartford’s Christ Lutheran Church welcomed Pastor Dirk Hagmaier to the community. Hagmaier, who is originally...
State Bound
The West Central Trojans had 11 wrestlers qualify for the 2023 South Dakota Class A State Wrestling tournament which included Allison Foote (285), Karson Vessells (113), Levi Anderson (120), Orlando Whiting (126), Connor Siemonsma (138), Chandler Carda (145), Keaton...
Hartford Chamber of Commerce hosts milestone banquet
The Hartford Dental Clinic received the Business of the Year award during the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce banquet. (Photo/Submitted) Aric Manthey | Writer The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) hosted its annual Banquet on February 3, one that commemorated...
Marching to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities
Pictured are West Central alumni (left to right) Abbi Fraas, Zach Handberg, Peter Nester, Connor Matthies, and Emily Hofer that participate in the Pride of the Dakotas Marching band at SDSU. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some students wrapped up their high...
What changes do the snow days bring?
This winter has proven to be a challenging one for students and families, teachers, and bus drivers. As the winter months continue, any remaining snow days will be made up at the end of the school year for the West Central School District. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Sara...
Rosenbauer kick starts apprenticeship program
Left to Right: State Director John Bolger, Bill Palmer, Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden, Ryan Doorn, Secretary Marcia Hultman, Mason Sullivan Sara Stadem | Editor Rosenbauer South Dakota (RSD), LLC in Lyons is entering their 2023 year by embarking on a new journey as they work...
Healthy living for children
It has been proven that students improve academically when they are physically active throughout the day. (Photo/Adie Stadem ) Sara Stadem | Editor As the new year is underway, there are many that kick off the year with resolutions of eating better or working out...
Kickstarting a business in Hartford
Isaac Carlin opened Carlin’s Powersports Repair which is located at 46301 Jeffrey Street in Hartford. (Photo/Aric Manthey) Aric Manthey | Writer For decades, Hartford has been a cozy community far enough away from the noise of the city, but close enough to run an...