Pictured (left to right) is Mike Mathieu, Carl Johnson, Cattleman of the Year recipient Tom Ollerich, Ethan Wright, Trevor Benson and Dick Funke. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Tom Ollerich has been awarded 2025’s Cattleman of the Year by the Sioux Basin...
On Tuesday, February 25, the members of the Dell Rapids City Council and the Minnehaha County Commission met as a joint board to look at several issues affecting the city and county’s joint jurisdiction area south of Dell Rapids. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave...
Sara Stadem | Editor Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm XIt takes a village to help students prepare for their future from teachers, secretaries, coaches and staff members to principals, bus...
The West Central Trojan wrestling team competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre on Saturday, February 15, bringing home fifth place. Pictured back row (left to right) is Coach Tim Weber, Coach Tanner Sturgeon, Coach Chip Carda, Chaz...
The elementary’s library was greatly expanded thanks to the renovations, gaining a more open-concept feel and look. (Photo/Submitted) Along with the newly-renovated rooms, an entire 3rd grade wing was added to the Hartford Elementary, allowing students to remain in...
Humboldt, SD water tower (Photo/Submitted) City of Crooks (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Local communities look to undergo some changes in the 2025 year. Terms of office for City Council members along with the Mayor come to an end for area communities with...
Sara Stadem | Editor Community members of Hartford will soon see some improvements to the streets of Hartford. Two projects will begin: Exit 387 Bridge Project and Western Avenue Expansion Project.According to a recent city council meeting, the South Dakota Department...
The West Central Education Foundation was the monthly charity BINGO at Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project back in November. The donation from the BINGO event will help fund an Innovation in Education Grant which will be announced on February 22 at the Trojan Night of...
Reliabank has announced that Joshua A. Hogue will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer effective February 2025. (Photo/Submitted) South Dakota – Reliabank, a community bank dedicated to serving South Dakota families and businesses, has announced that Joshua A....
Congratulations to the Tri-Valley One-Act Play cast and crew! They advanced to the State One-Act Festival with their play, Charlotte’s Web. They competed in Brookings at the State One-Act Festival on Thursday, February 6, at 10:15 a.m. Results were not available at...
Sara Stadem | Editor School Board vacancies are right around the corner for both the West Central and Tri-Valley School Districts and as spring rolls in, so will the petitions.According to Tri-Valley Business Manager Cameron Kerkhove, the Tri-Valley School Board will...
The Jalapeno Popper Burger is at Norby’s Bar & Grill in Dell Rapids. This burger is an all-beef patty topped with jalapeno cream cheese spread, candied bacon and pepper jack cheese topped with a Jalapeno Popper. (Photo/Submitted) The Hot & Beefy at PINZ in...
Pictured is Jamie Gravett, Director of the Juvenille Detention Center. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – The Register of Deeds and the Director of the Juvenile Detention Center presented information on their departments...
AT RIGHT IN FRAME: Tammy and Ryan Winter opened Winter-Green Acres Event Venue in September 2024. (Photo/Submitted) Winter-Green Acres can hold up to 425 guests and has several packages to choose from. Pictured is the outside of the building and the seating space...
Minnehaha County Deputy State’s Attorney Eric Bogue explains how recent information revealed that the county needs to apply for party status to be able to address the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission in regard to the Summit Carbon Solutions’ CO2 pipeline...
The Rancher’s Delight, which you can get at Safari Bar & Grill in Renner, is a seasoned smash patty with a hint of brown sugar, topped with candied bacon, melted cheddar cheese, onion tanglers and BBQ Ranch sauce, all served on a buttery brioche bun....
Tri-Valley students Matthew Cypher and Ethan Koopman both won big at SD Big Idea. The students took home cash prizes and scholarships. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Last December, two Tri-Valley students won big at the annual SD Big Idea competition....
Crooks Fire Department ready for soup dinner Sara Stadem | Editor For over 12 years, the Crooks Fire Department has been serving soup to the community as a fundraiser and this year is no different.Crooks Fire Chief Mike Harstad explained that once again, the...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters are pictured at their first practice of their season in January. The Sharpshooters are hosting their annual soup fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Community Center. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...
The Siouxland Libraries Humboldt Branch recently went through renovations that included new paint, furniture, carpet, and shelves. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is the Humboldt Siouxland Libraries Branch before the renovations. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...