Lainey Raap, daughter of Ashlynn and Andrew, was diagnosed with stage two germ cell cancer in February 2024. There will be a silent auction and meal for her put on by the Montrose-Humboldt Knights of Columbus on Saturday, April 12. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell |...
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...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Due to severe dry conditions, Minnehaha County Commissioners voted unanimously to immediately enact a county-wide burn ban at their Tuesday, March 25, meeting.Emergency Management Director Jason Gearman, and Mike...
The 37th Annual 3-Class Shootout basketball All-Star game will be held on Saturday, March 29, at the McCook Central Auditorium in Salem. All three classes in both boys and girls will be represented by many of the top seniors in South Dakota. The games are as...
Sara Stadem | Editor Get ready to rummage! Members have cleaned out their closets and have done their spring cleaning just in time for their stuff to become your new treasures! The Hartford Women of Today have set their Spring Rummage Sale for Saturday, April 5.Stop...
Attention all ladies - It’s a Ladies Night Out! River Community Church is hosting a Ladies Movie Night on Saturday, March 29, from 6:30-10 p.m.The free showing of the movie “War Room” will have popcorn provided. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and beverages....
More than a third believe their driving is improved after cannabis SIOUX FALLS, SD – Do cannabis consumers see the dangers in getting behind the wheel soon after consuming cannabis?A new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study suggests that many cannabis consumers...
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and encourages South Dakota high school students to submit their artwork. The competition puts the artwork of South Dakota students in the U.S. Capitol...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on Read Across America Week, March 10, 2025. Our Guest Reader was Amy Sebert. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?” by Dr. Seuss. This book is a...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to Mystery Reader on March 20, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Rochelle Heerde. We enjoyed listening to the book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. In this book, we learned that actions have...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to Mystery Reader on March 19, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Jen Wallen. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Stand Tall, Molly Lou Mellon” by Patty Lovell. In this book, we learned about an inspiring story...
Our Hartford Elementary Music Teacher, Mrs. Meirose, read to Mrs. Spielmann’s second graders on Read Across America Week, March 7, 2025. The book she read was the classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss.“ Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am. In a house or...
Congratulations to Colleen Gooley on making the 2025 South Dakota Middle School All-State Band! Colleen is an 8th grader at West Central Middle School and plays the flute. Colleen was selected via a submitted audition. Over 600 students auditioned throughout the state...
The Tri-Valley Mustangs were represented by four students at the ACDA National Honors Choir in Dallas, TX. Pictured (left to right) are Grant Schlueter, Jack Rezac, Mr. VanMoer, Pria Martinell and Emerson Pester. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley...
The Tri-Valley Mustangs kicked off their Kids Heart Challenge in partnership with the American Heart Association. The AHA is working hard to engage young people early and often as they form lifelong habits. To learn more or donate, visit...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern With the school year drawing closer and closer to an end, the Tri-Valley school district is preparing its retinue of summer programs. Among these is Summer Acceleration, a sports performance training program.According to Tri-Valley...
Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateChina’s vaping sector is estimated to be worth $28 billion, but the sale of electronic cigarette devices is banned within its own borders. Thus, China makes a great effort distribute them in America, evading shipping regulations...
Shane Merrill One of the latest questions so many have asked me over the past few months is my opinion on the tariffs and the farm bill and how it will impact the American Farmer. As is often the case in today’s political environment, once a question is asked, a...
Governor Larry Rhoden One of my favorite parts of serving the people of South Dakota is visiting communities around the state. I like to look folks in the eye, shake their hands, and gain an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that they face. I recently...