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Anderson joins Hair Garden

Ellie Anderson has joined the Hair Garden in Humboldt. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden in Humboldt is happy to announce Ellie Anderson is joining the salon as a new stylist. Anderson will work alongside fellow stylists Kim Siemonsma, Anna...

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Running to Victory

The West Central Trojan cross country teams ran their way to success at the 2024 South Dakota Class A State Cross Country Meet. The state meet was held at Hart Ranch in Rapid City on Saturday, October 26. The girls cross country team took third place with 87 points....

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Marching to success

The Marching Mustangs had a successful season this year placing in the top three at each competition. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured are Drum Majors BreAnn Heider, Allison Brost, and Andie Ingalls with their awards from Luverne, MN. (Photo/Submitted) The West Central...

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Ballot Issues Forum held to provide insight

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 24 Ballot Issues Forum on Friday, October 25, at the West Central High School Auditorium. The event had several expert panelists to provide insight into key issues appearing on this year’s ballot. (Photos/Submitted) Sara...

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To ban or not to ban that is the question

"Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world." – Napoleon Bonaparte Sara Stadem | Editor Are you someone who loves to curl up on the couch and read a good book on a cold day or read a chapter before bed? Maybe you enjoy reading a...

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Colton Country Days Harvest Festival set

Sara Stadem | Editor Grab your family and friends, hats, and blankets, it’s Colton Country Days Harvest Festival time! The second annual Colton Country Days Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, November 2, at Taopi Hall in Colton from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.When asked how...

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From Welfare to CEO, Keys to speak in Colton

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On November 2, Colton’s Faith Community Church will host a special guest as a part of its Morning for You program: Korena Keys, CEO of Sioux Falls’ KeyMedia Solutions. Keys will deliver a talk on her autobiographical book, From Welfare to...

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Bidding to support breast cancer

The Jersey Auction with the football jerseys began on Thursday, October 17, and ends on Thursday, October 24, at 8 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Jersey Auction is back! Sara Stadem | Editor Calling all bidders - the Tri-Valley Mustang Jersey Auction is back!The parents of...

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Telling our stories

Kari Jurrens is pictured with her family; Husband, Brandon, and children, Camden and Lily. Kari has been an ad representative for New Century Press for 14 years. (Photo/Submitted) Ashley Huisman is pictured with her family; husband, Michael and children, Sterling, age...

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Touchdowns, tackles, and extra points

Football players competed in the Blizzard Bowl to celebrate the end of their year. The Blizzard Bowl took place on Saturday, September 28. (Photos/Submitted) The Hartford Area Flag Football League completed their third season this year. (Photos/Submitted) Season...

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Bowling for Zander brings fall festival

Mark and Becky Heathcote, parents of Zander, continue the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament as a way to keep Zander’s memory alive, a way to pay tribute to his love for the sport of bowling and his sportsmanship and to give money back to area bowlers....

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It’s Wine Walk time in Hartford

The sixth annual Witches and Warlock Wine Walk in Hartford will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 6-9 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Downtown Harford Inc. is brewing up something wicked and magical for Saturday, October 12. DHI will be hosting its...

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Huddles, sacks, and field goals

Players show their team spirit during the Super Bowl on Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) The winners of the 4-5 grade division were the Ravens. (Photo/Submitted) Crooks Flag Football League wraps up year Sara Stadem | Editor After several Saturdays of making plays, team...

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Ready, set, ACE; Pickleball courts added in Hartford

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts in Hartford. Pictured (left to right) are Wynne Hindt, Teresa Sidel, Tim Weber, Wendy Kuehl, Jason Roberts, Cherie DeMent, Mayor Arden Jones, and Craig Wagner. (Photo/Submitted)...

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Poker run for Crooks Veterans Park

While progress continues to be made at the Crooks Veterans Park, a fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, October 5, to assist in the costs associated with building the memorial park. The Crooks Veterans Park Poker Run will begin at The Wooden Nickel in Crooks with...

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Breakfast: an egg-cellent way to start the day

September is Better Breakfast Month Sara Stadem | Editor “Breakfast is a love letter to yourself, an act of self-care.” – UnknownThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and despite life taking us in many different directions once morning comes, it’s...

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Oktoberfest Customer Appreciation to be held

Marylou Nagel | Writer Who doesn’t love a reason to celebrate and Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts are doing just that – and they are celebrating you!Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts will be teaming up for their customer...

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Homecoming King and Queen Revealed

Pictured is the West Central Homecoming Royalty at their Homecoming Coronation. (Photos/Submitted) West Central Homecoming King and Queen were crowned at Homecoming Coronation on Monday, September 16, which started at 7 p.m. Pictured is Homecoming Queen Kadence Lupkes...

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Tri-Valley’s new high school set to open in January

The Tri-Valley Mustang sign is up and glowing on the outside of the new high school building. (Photo/Deron Ruesch) Pictured is the new gymnasium home for the Mustangs. (Photos/Submitted) Pictured is a sneak peek down a hallway of the new Tri-Valley High School....

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