The Humboldt Sharpshooters captured their historic first National Championship win at the Daisy National BB Gun Championship which took place in Rogers, Arkansas. The HSS was represented by (back row, left to right) Kendall Anderson, Mausten Stelter, and Ema Dissing....
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Get ready for country fun in Colton
Community members, families, and friends can partake in the Colton Country Days parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Eric “Boone” Oyen Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament is another activity that community members can take part in at Colton Country...
Senator Pressler enjoys hometown parade
Catching up with friendsSenator Larry Pressler and Rosie Sieverding enjoyed visiting during Humboldt Main Street Days on Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Jon Beringer) Parading down the streetSenator Larry Pressler rides parade organizer and business owner, Dave Durshan...
Siouxland summer programming in full swing
The Siouxland Library has several programs that children and adults can sign up for throughout the summer months. Please visit their website, www.siouxlandlib.org, to see a calendar of events near you. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A longtime staple...
Local CVSG Chapter celebrates the 4th with patriotism
The CVSG and WrapAbility teamed up together to refurbish the American Flag drop off box at the Veterans Memorial in Hartford. (Photo/Scott Nelson) Sara Stadem | Editor The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers – National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated their patriotism...
More FUN coming to a community near you
The Fun Nook coming soon Sara Stadem | Editor Paul and Desiree Osborne, former Colton residents, were first looking to open a place in a community that focused an area for friends and family to gather together - a place to spend time together while enjoying some good...
Rain halts races for the weekend
The rain last weekend prevented I-90 Speedway from having their Saturday night races. However, they have been working at getting the track ready in hopes to be back in action this Saturday night. (Photo/I-90 Speedway) Sara Stadem | Editor This past weekend, the summer...
Crooks holds second Summer of Food Truck Nights
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern According to Crooks’s Deputy Finance Officer, Sara Smith, the idea to host Food Trucks Nights sprang from a discussion between employees in the city’s Municipal Office. “We noticed the rise in popularity of food trucks with several...
Hartford’s X-IT Plaza hosts Paws & Plates Fundraiser
The dogs at Almost Home Canine Rescue (AHCR) received a lot of love from Hartford at the Paws & Plates fundraiser. The money raised during the event will help AHCR find good homes for the animals in their care. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern...
Downtown Hartford Farmers Market is underway
There is something for everyone at the Downtown Hartford Farmers Market from food trucks to shopping, kids activities, and more. The Farmers Market takes place the last Thursday of each month from 5-8:30 p.m. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The pools are open,...
Veterans Park continues to form in Crooks
Progress is being made and the plans continue to come together for the first ever Veterans Park in the community of Crooks. Most recently, A & B Concrete and Colton Redi Mix were at the park for the next phase of concrete. Follow their Facebook page, Crooks...
Stars, Stripes & Strides for Veterans
Sara Stadem | Editor As the 4th of July holiday plans start to form, it might have you wondering who should host the family get together or what fireworks show to attend. Maybe thinking about your plans has you thinking about the meaning of Independence Day or for...
Crooks 5K run brings dozens to the rural streets
: Men’s first place winner, Garrison Mulder replenishes carbs with a donut after the event. Women’s first place winner Amber Kirkvold smiles for the camera in Crooks. (Photo/submitted Megan Faber) Youth runner and first place winner, Chase Young. (Photo/submitted...
Auditor’s office plans to do hand-counting audit of all primary election ballots
By Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – On Monday, June 10, Minnehaha County Auditor Leah Anderson told the county canvassing board that, while the election day process was conducted by the usual tabulating machines, in a state ordered audit, her...
Nelson wins South Dakota NWTF Scholarship Award
Clara & Scott: Scholarship winner Clara Nelson and her father, Scott, hold the award letter which was given to Clara along with a $500 scholarship. Hartford/Humboldt, SD - The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers (CVSG), a chapter of the National Wild Turkey...
West Central’s choir performs at Storm Game
West Central’s High School Choir poses for a photo after performing at the Sioux Falls Storm game on June 1st. The students stuck around after their performance to enjoy some indoor football. (Photo/Laurie Gratz) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On June 1st, West...
Dairy Queen hosts first car show and competition in Hartford
ALL FOR THE CHILDREN The benefits of Dairy Queen’s car show and competition will go toward the Sanford Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) A DQ local first Cars line the parking lot of Hartford’s local Dairy Queen, which...
2024 Little Miss Hartford contestants
Hattie – Age 7 (Parents Lance & Liz)Hattie would like to be crowned Little Miss Hartford because: she enjoys helping Hartford and says the town is so special that it warms her heart. Adalynn – Age 7 (Parent Natasha)Adalynn would like to be crowned Little Miss...
Mike Fitzmaurice: Hartford’s Congressional Medal of Honor Winner
Mike and his wife Patty pose for a photo outside. (Photos/Submitted) ABOVE: Mike’s Congressional Medal of Honor, kept in pristine condition. (Photos/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern At first glance, Mike and Patty Fitzmaurice seem like an ordinary retired...
A stop at the greenhouse to smell the flowers and learn about pollinators
The 3 & 4 year olds from Stepping Stones Preschool Center visited Hartford Building Center’s Greenhouse in the morning on May 29th to pick out a blooming flower to put in the garden. Director Melissa Atkins stated “They are starting to learn about pollinators like...