CHAMBER EVENTS The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is one of the many events that the Chamber hosts each year. For more information on how to become a Chamber member, visit https://www.hartfordsdchamber.org/ or contact Jill Skots at 605-370-9762....
Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Although the 2025-2026 school year is still underway, it’s that time of year to begin planning for the next academic year with Kindergarten Registration and Screening. The Tri-Valley School District will have their Kindergarten...
LEARNING THROUGH BOOKS In honor of MLK Day, West Central District Media Specialist/Librarian Mrs. Danann Tirrel has prepared special library displays across the district highlighting resources on Dr. King. (Photo/Submitted) HONORING MLK The students at the Humboldt...
WINTER-GREEN ACRES EVENT VENUE Tammy Winter, owner of the Winter-Green Acres Event Venue, will also have a booth at the Bridal Show for those interested in the venue for their event. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Brides, grab your mom,...
BCHS RECEIVES GRANT The Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy, now serving 27 students, recently received a grant from Farm Credit Services of America to help purchase welding supplies for their school. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Buffalo Christian...
PREPARING FOR COLTON COUNTRY DAYS The Colton Community Connected committee has several upcoming fundraisers planned to help prepare for the 2026 Colton Country Days. Mark your calendars for the 2026 Colton Country Days, which is set for July 17-19. (Photos/Submitted)...
BRYNN KINDELSPIRE Tri-Valley junior Brynn Kindelspire was named a Finalist of the 2025 Big Idea Competition for her business idea, Bloom. The final Competition and Awards Ceremony was postponed and rescheduled due to the weather, which had Kindelspire presenting via...
Second annual Soup for Seniors is set Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Dust off your best soup recipe or just bring your appetite and get ready to eat! The second annual Soup for Seniors is on the calendar and ready for guests. As to how the event began,...
NEW YEAR, NEW BOARD Eric Bartmann, newly elected President, will lead the Hartford Area Development Foundation in 2026. (Photo/Submitted) Eric Bartmann to lead the Hartford Area Development Foundation in 2026 Submitted by Amy M. Farr As the Hartford Area Development...
SOMETHING FOR ALL OCCASIONS This bicycle was lovingly restored by Hartford resident, Mike Fullenkamp. (Photo/Submitted) SOMETHING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ABR Antique Mall has many unique furniture pieces in the store. (Photo/Submitted) SOMETHING FOR ALL OCCASIONS There are...
TRI-VALLEY AG SALES TEAM The Tri-Valley Ag Sales team took first place at the State LDE’s, advancing them to the National FFA Convention. (Photo/Submitted) TRI-VALLEY FFA The Tri-Valley FFA Chapter was represented at the State LDE Convention, which was held in Rapid...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The city of Humboldt first bought the building that would become its museum in 1985, purchasing the space from the Humboldt Journal print shop. Renovations began the following year to better suit the display of artifacts. The museum was...
WRAPPING UP THE YEAR The Minnehaha County Commission wrapped up the 2025 year with their meeting on Tuesday, December 23. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a 14-minute meeting, the Minnehaha County Commission met here on...
BRINGING HOME SECOND PLACE The West Central Trojan girls’ cross country team brought home second place at the 2025 South Dakota High School Class A State Cross Country Meet. After the season, head coach Joe Caffrey was named the 2025 Class A SDCCTFCA Area Cross...
COMPETING AT STATE After running most of the season without a full team, the West Central boys cross country team advanced to the South Dakota High School Class A State Cross Country Meet. Following the season, Assistant Coach David Tuch was named the 2025 Class A...
Submitted by Amy M. Farr | Executive Director Hartford Area Development Foundation Hartford, SD — The Hartford Area Development Foundation (HADF) spent 2025 focused on steady, behind-the-scenes work aimed at supporting long-term economic growth in the community. A key...
NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Christy Vastenhout was announced as the new Executive Director for McCrossan Boys Ranch as of December 1. (Photo/Submitted) LOOKING TO GROW In her new role as Executive Director for McCrossan Boys Ranch, Vastenhout will look to grow the facility...
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AWARD Humboldt Elementary teacher Tanya Schmidt was one of the recipients of the Innovation in Education Grant awards for her Project, Interactive Flat Panel Display. (Photo/Submitted) RAGLAND RECEIVES GRANT Charity Ragland, West Central Middle...
Colton plans for the future Sara Stadem | Editor sstadem@ncppub.com Following their recent baseball field upgrades, the City of Colton hopes to build on that momentum as they focus on growing their community. Colton Mayor Trent Bunde explained that the City of Colton...
DELIVERING EXTRA HOLIDAY CHEER Heather Bunde, along with Justin Goth and Kim Potts from Colton Classic Corner, have been putting together the Colton Community Angel Tree for the past four years. They deliver gifts to those in need of a little extra holiday cheer. If...