Vicky’s Create & Paint currently offers canvas painting parties, along with felt hat building, and wood circle sign/wreath painting parties. (Phot/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor There is a saying, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” For Colton resident...
Keith Matthiesen, member of the Hartford Area Optimist Club, and Hartford resident Mike Fitzmaurice are pictured putting the stake in the ground for the flag that will be displayed on five holidays throughout the year. Recently, Fitzmaurice’s homeowners association...
Sara Stadem | Editor Miss Ava Hylla, Hartford resident and the daughter of Neil Hylla and Lisa McKnight, was recently crowned the 2023 National American Miss South Dakota Teen Queen at the state pageant. The pageant was held from June 9-11 at the Marriot Hotel in Des...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just a few short months, on September 8 and 9, ten South Dakota residents will be inducted into the state’s Hall of Fame. Each of these inductees have been chosen for, as the Hall of Fame’s website states, “their achievements in the...
The West Central softball team poses with their state champion trophy. (Photo/Amy Lupkes) The West Central softball team came home as Champions in the first ever 2023 South Dakota High School State A Tournament. The tournament took place in Aberdeen on Thursday, June...
The Humboldt Legion Memorial Day Program had guest speaker Mike Dishman, Senior Director for Learning and Development at Sanford Hospital. The Humboldt Legion also placed flags at both the Catholic cemetery and the Lutheran cemetery in Humboldt. (Photos/Fred Lee)...
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!
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!
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...
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...
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),...
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,...
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....
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....
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...
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...