The CVSG and WrapAbility teamed up together to refurbish the American Flag drop off box at the Veterans Memorial in Hartford. (Photo/Scott Nelson) Sara Stadem | Editor The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers – National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated their patriotism...
The Fun Nook coming soon Sara Stadem | Editor Paul and Desiree Osborne, former Colton residents, were first looking to open a place in a community that focused an area for friends and family to gather together - a place to spend time together while enjoying some good...
The rain last weekend prevented I-90 Speedway from having their Saturday night races. However, they have been working at getting the track ready in hopes to be back in action this Saturday night. (Photo/I-90 Speedway) Sara Stadem | Editor This past weekend, the summer...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern According to Crooks’s Deputy Finance Officer, Sara Smith, the idea to host Food Trucks Nights sprang from a discussion between employees in the city’s Municipal Office. “We noticed the rise in popularity of food trucks with several...
The dogs at Almost Home Canine Rescue (AHCR) received a lot of love from Hartford at the Paws & Plates fundraiser. The money raised during the event will help AHCR find good homes for the animals in their care. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern...
There is something for everyone at the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market from food trucks to shopping, kids activities, and more. The Farmers Market takes place the last Thursday of each month from 5-8:30 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The pools are open,...
Progress is being made and the plans continue to come together for the first ever Veterans Park in the community of Crooks. Most recently, A & B Concrete and Colton Redi Mix were at the park for the next phase of concrete. Follow their Facebook page, Crooks...
Sara Stadem | Editor As the 4th of July holiday plans start to form, it might have you wondering who should host the family get together or what fireworks show to attend. Maybe thinking about your plans has you thinking about the meaning of Independence Day or for...
: Men’s first place winner, Garrison Mulder replenishes carbs with a donut after the event. Women’s first place winner Amber Kirkvold smiles for the camera in Crooks. (Photo/submitted Megan Faber) Youth runner and first place winner, Chase Young. (Photo/submitted...
By Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – On Monday, June 10, Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson told the county canvassing board that, while the election day process was conducted by the usual tabulating machines, in a state ordered audit, her...
Clara & Scott: Scholarship winner Clara Nelson and her father, Scott, hold the award letter which was given to Clara along with a $500 scholarship. Hartford/Humboldt, SD - The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers (CVSG), a chapter of the National Wild Turkey...
West Central’s High School Choir poses for a photo after performing at the Sioux Falls Storm game on June 1st. The students stuck around after their performance to enjoy some indoor football. (Photo/Laurie Gratz) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On June 1st, West...
ALL FOR THE CHILDREN The benefits of Dairy Queen’s car show and competition will go toward the Sanford Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) A DQ local first Cars line the parking lot of Hartford’s local Dairy Queen, which...
Hattie – Age 7 (Parents Lance & Liz)Hattie would like to be crowned Little Miss Hartford because: she enjoys helping Hartford and says the town is so special that it warms her heart. Adalynn – Age 7 (Parent Natasha)Adalynn would like to be crowned Little Miss...
Mike and his wife Patty pose for a photo outside. (Photos/Submitted) ABOVE: Mike’s Congressional Medal of Honor, kept in pristine condition. (Photos/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern At first glance, Mike and Patty Fitzmaurice seem like an ordinary retired...
The 3 & 4 year olds from Stepping Stones Preschool Center visited Hartford Building Center’s Greenhouse in the morning on May 29th to pick out a blooming flower to put in the garden. Director Melissa Atkins stated “They are starting to learn about pollinators like...
Marylou Nagel | Writer Support the West Central Track and Field team by logging activity miles this summer.The West Central Summer Challenge is a fundraiser to benefit the Track and Field team as they build their pole vault program. The successful Winter Challenge was...
Submitted by Stan Beckstrom | Americanism Officer, Hartford Post 118 Hartford Post 118 and Humboldt Post 62 American Legions will be sponsoring two boys from West Central High School to attend Boys State in Aberdeen SD from May 27th to May 31st 2024. The students are...
Last year’s Humboldt Lawnmower Poker Run recipient Deb Stofferahn (center) is pictured with members of the Humboldt Lawnmower Poker Run Committee. Marylou Nagel | Writer The Humboldt Lawnmower Poker Run committee has chosen Briggs Sieverding as the recipient for the...
MADISON, S.D. – Benjamin Strunk was recently awarded the Merit Champion Scholarship at Dakota State University. The scholarship is awarded to high-achieving students based on ACT scores and high school GPA.“These Champion Scholarships drive our success in bringing the...