Sara Stadem | Editor Ever wonder how your community grows? Who’s working behind the scenes to shape its future? When a new business opens its doors or land becomes available for development, it’s not just chance — it’s often the result of thoughtful planning and...
Abby Mitchell | Staff InternWith the season a little more than a month away, the Tri-Valley school district has begun planning its off-season renovations. According to district superintendent Mike Lodmel, Tri-Valley’s school board, business manager and he met for a...
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Crooks held its 2025 Municipal Election on April 8, with voting taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Crooks Community Center.Unofficial Returns:Carl Fredricksen - 31F. Butch Oseby – 134The City of Crooks Finance Officer Tobias...
The members of the Crooks Development Corporation have played a valuable role in helping develop the City of Crooks, according to Mayor Butch Oseby. Pictured front row (left to right) are Ron Person, Secretary; Randy White, former Vice President; Mike Miller and Vince...
Larry Vande Voort is running for City Council in Colton for Ward 3. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Residents of Colton will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 8, to vote in the 2025 City of Colton Ward 3. The 2025 Municipal Election will take place from 7...
Sara Stadem | Editor Get ready to shop, eat and discover at the first-ever Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy Entrepreneurship Day! The Buffalo Christian Homeschool Academy (BCHA) will have their Entrepreneurship Day on Sunday, March 13, at Taopi Hall in Colton.Mrs....
Carl Fredricksen, originally from Colton, moved back to Crooks a few years ago and is running for Mayor of Crooks. (Photo/Submitted) Mayor F. Butch Oseby has been Mayor of Crooks the past six years and is running for re-election. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Get ready for a poker run to keep the tractor’s pulling! On Saturday, April 5, Colton Community Connected (CCC) and TJz Bar & Restaurant will hold a Poker Run to raise funds for this year’s Colton Country Days tractor pull.The tractor...
The top combined score of bullseye and 3D for males and females in each division received a belt buckle provided by the Tri-Valley Archery Boosters at the Tri-Valley Archery Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) AT LEFT: Tri-Valley Archers Mason Harstad and Eli Lien are...
While training is not required by law, the Colton Fire and Rescue holds monthly training for their firefighters to ensure that they are efficient and can safely do what they are asked of them in any emergency. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and...
Mrs. Brandi Peterson was recognized as this year’s West Central Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Peterson teaches Junior Kindergarten. (Photo/Submitted) One of the highlights of the Trojan Night of Distinction is the awarding of several education grants to West Central...
Pictured is Chris Lilla, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject of property taxes being on the minds of many, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris Lilla gave...
Tri-Valley Mustang Head Wrestling Coach Mike Gibson received the Region 2B Wrestling Coach of the Year. (Photo/Ashley Sanders) Coach Gibson led his team to second place in the Region 2B tournament in Salem on Saturday, February 22, finishing with 207.0 points....
The West Central Trojan boys basketball team secured their spot in the South Dakota Class A State Basketball Tournament when they defeated the Hanson Beavers in the SoDak 16. West Central won with a score of 91-47 against Hanson on Tuesday, March 11. The Trojans will...
The Boss Burger at Baltic Corner was the winner of the 605 Rural Burger Battle 2025. (Photo/Submitted) 605 Rural Burger Battle showdown ends Sara Stadem | Editor The burgers have been tasted, the votes have been placed and counted and the winner has been crowned for...
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce announced Golden West Telecommunications as the 2024 Business of the Year. (Photos/Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce) The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Scott Schrader, manager of Ace Hardware, as the Volunteer of...
Sarah Hochstatter was announced as the Tri-Valley School District Teacher of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. (Photo/Submitted) Hochstatter is pictured with her Mustang kindergarten class. She joined the Tri-Valley School District last year for the 2023-2024...
Dana Sundal is in her 21st year with the Tri-Valley School District and received the Classified Staff Member of the Year for the 2024-2025 school year. Sundal is the Office Specialist and Substitute Coordinator. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Mrs. Dana...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Crooks Volunteer Fire Department is set to host the Dueling Due for the sixth time on Saturday, March 15. The Dueling Duo, originally hailing from Sioux Falls, sees two pianists compete against each other for a night of laughs and...
The West Central Trojans advanced 11 wrestlers to the 2025 South Dakota State Wrestling Tournament. Pictured front row (left to right) is Cain Grocott, Keaton Vessells and Orlando Whiting. Middle row (left to right) is Kyliegh Schuller, Langdon Klinkhammer, Karson...