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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Community members had to dig their way out after yet another snow storm this week which left businesses closing earlier and school cancellations. (Photos/Rochelle Heerde) Sara Stadem | Editor The week might have started off as a new year, but 2023 kicked off with yet...
The Pledge of Allegiance was first given publicity through the program of the National Public Schools Celebration of Columbus Day. (Photos/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which...
Detective Maria Munkvold is pictured helping during lunch as the Christmas with Deputies. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Families share Christmas with Deputies Sara Stadem | Editor After a successful first Christmas with Deputies (CWD) event last year, the Minnehaha County...
The Humboldt Ambulance recently had the Telemedicine in Motion for EMS installed which will allow first responders to get additional assistance from nurses and physicians with a push of a button via video or audio call. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Recently,...
Rosenbauer America, LLC in Lyons is a sponsor for the fundraising event called Grouchmas and is helping to raise donations for the Toy Lending Library. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Trying not to be a Grinch and looking for a good cause this time of year?...
Assistant Fire Chief Jerrit Pedersen explained neighboring fire departments work together on trainings which he finds a benefit to keep lines of communication open with other fire departments in the county. Pictured are firefighters from Colton Fire and Rescue and...
Vessells’ Creative Ranch opened in August (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Sondra Vessells of Humboldt started crafting at a very young with her mom and now, thanks to the help of her family, she gets to put her skills to use on a regular basis. In August,...
Another visit to the dome brings Runner-Up title The West Central Trojans took home the Runner-Up title on Friday, November 11, when they faced off against the Dell Rapids Quarriers. The Trojans have visited the dome 16 times since 1993, resulting in 12 Championships...
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month Jacob Swaney was diagnosed at the age of one with epilepsy. His mom, Kalia, wants to bring awareness to the disease so that others are aware that not all medical conditions can be seen. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...