Blessings From Above 4 All will be offering a wide variety of items. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 4. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All offers a selection of handmade quilts. (Photo/Submitted)...
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South Bar to hold benefit for Taylor Plooster
Taylor Plooster was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The South Bar will be hosting an adult BINGO fundraiser for her and her family on January 25. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just under a month, on Saturday January 25th, Hartford’s South...
Commenters supporting auditor again bring animosity to county commission meeting
Leah Anderson, County Auditor Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a lengthy three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Minnehaha County Commission mainly heard a report on the November election from county auditor Leah Anderson.And while she did...
RV & Boat Storageto open Hartford location
With locations in Harrisburg and Yankton, Hartford is set to become the home of RV & Boat Storage’s third location. The company offers a wide range of unit sizes for any storage needs. The new location will be built near the Coffee Cup Fuel Stop at 1135 Ruud...
McCaw’s projects from the heart create smiles for Hartford
A Woodwork of ArtOne of the ducks that woodworker, Jerry McCaw has created. The duck is made using over 80 pieces of wood. (Photo/Submitted) McCaw’s horses and corral are an example of fretwork, which means that he created the picture within the work....
Breakfast fundraiser brings comradery and support
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured holding the bag of money that was raised from the fundraiser, which was presented to him by CFFL board members. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks Flag Football League hosted a breakfast fundraiser for one of their own, Coach...
Spreading holiday joy
The Tri-Valley Mustang students in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten may have had their school music concert on Monday, December 16. However, the Mustangs weren’t done entertaining yet! The students took their Christmas Music concert to the Colton Retirement Living...
Humboldt Sharpshooters prepare for season
The Humboldt Sharpshooters BBGun season starts in January and runs through April. Throughout the season, members can qualify to compete at the Daisy Nationals. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As some are getting ready for the Christmas and New Year holiday...
End-of-year budget issues take up most of the Dec. 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting
Minnehaha County Budget and Finance Officer Susan Beaman (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – As the end of the year gets closer, at his week’s meeting on Tuesday, December 17, Minnehaha County Commission looked at moving around...
CFFL Coach Tackles Cancer
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five children: Holland (18), Harper (15), Laken (12), Finley (12), and Crew (8). Ryan was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past June. He had a PET scan on November 4 with the results showing...
Critters Angel Tree to gift area senior citizens
Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza is sponsoring its seventh annual Angel Tree for local senior citizens. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza in Crooks is once again sponsoring an Angel Tree to benefit local...
Tri-Valley FCA to hold Soup for the Soul
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This January 19, Tri-Valley’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a brand-new event: Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser for families in need. According to Austin Leuning, the Tri-Valley middle and high school Physical Education...
The season of giving
Colton Community Angel Tree is back for third year Sara Stadem | Editor ‘Tis the season of giving, and that is what Heather Bunde and Colton Classic Corner are hoping to help with as they head into their third year of the Colton Community Angel Tree.When asked how the...
Lighting up the town
This year, the Crooks Area Working Together organization has been organizing the Crooks Parade of Lights. The event takes place on Sunday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. and will have a new route that is a direct path along West Avenue. (Photo/Submitted) 4th Annual Crooks...
CVSG news & notes
Scott Nelson is pictured with a melanistic turkey harvested during the fall turkey season. (Photo/Submitted) The 2024 Volunteer Conservationist of the Year was announced through the 29-90 Sportsman Club, which was local chapter founder and committee member Greg...
Hartford Area Development Foundation announces hiring of Director amidst city growth
Hartford, SD – The Hartford Area Development Foundation (HADF) is excited to announce the appointment of Amy Meert Farr as their new Director. She began her role effective Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This strategic hire comes at a pivotal moment as Hartford...
Building confidence & self-defense, one class at a time
Learning self defense June Huntimer began practicing Taekwondo at the age of 16 years old when women were not welcome in Taekwondo. The adversity birthed her lifelong motto to never give up. Huntimer now teaches June’s Self-Defense in Taekwondo in three locations:...
Humboldt Fire and Ambulance receives new unit
The Humboldt Fire and Ambulance received a new wildland unit to replace their previous one which was 20 years old. The new unit has more room to carry equipment and increased water-carrying capacity. There is also one compartment dedicated to EMS equipment to assist...
Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts delivery available to you
Pictured are some examples of Sweet Air Balloons & Gifts. Now open for orders with deliveries to Baltic, Renner, Colton, Colman, Hartford, Sioux Falls, Tri-Valley Schools, Garretson, and other areas when they can accommodate. Place your orders through Facebook at...
Hair Garden welcomes clients to new location
Pictured is the Hair Garden’s Kim Siemonsma with client Colleen Graff on the opening day of the new salon on Tuesday, November 5. (Photo/Submitted) The location offers clients a large and comfortable waiting area. (Photo/Submitted) The Hair Garden in Humboldt opened...