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...
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...
Submitted by Fred Lee At the close of The American Legion’s Midwinter conference this past weekend, the State Oratory contest was held and Elena Andrews from District 7, third from right, won the contest and will represent South Dakota at the National American Legion...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Baltic Fire Department is gearing up for their annual Soup & Dessert Benefit, an event they have held for over 20 years. This year’s event will be on Sunday, March 2, at the Baltic School District.The soup and desserts are homemade by the...
A corn leaf from a South Dakota corn field in 2024 is pictured with tar spot lesions. (Photo/SDSU Extension) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host a webinar about tar spot for corn producers and industry professionals on March 7, 2025,...
With week 6 behind us and going into week 7 Here are some updates with the Capitol happenings.With the frigid -25 cold days and nights it was definately the hardest week so far. Mentally and physically. Returning to session on Tuesday the 18th made it a shorter week…...
Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central Bowling teams participated in the State Bowling Tournament in Yankton at Yankton Bowl with the West Central girls participating on February 20 and the West Central boys competing on February 21.The West Central girls bowling team,...
In our Mystery Science lesson, the students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class explored the similarities and differences between various animal hearts. They also went on a virtual Animal Heart safari tour to learn more about the variation in animal heart sizes....
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to two Mystery Readers on February 20, 2025. Our Mystery Readers were Patty and Mike Fitzmaurice. We enjoyed listening to the book, “What if Everybody Did That?” by Ellen Javernick. If you drop just one...
The Tri-Valley High School staff and students gave a farewell and good luck on Wednesday morning to the Mustang wrestlers that are heading to the State Tournament. The Mustangs in the Tri-Valley Elementary also got to take a break from their learning Wednesday...
The Tri-Valley Mustang Students of the Month were recognized during lunch this week. The students got to share with Principal Gors about their pets, favorite school lunch and their ideas for making the Tri-Valley school a better place. (Photos/Submitted)
West Central FFA Range and Land Judging West Central FFA Range Judging Team West Central FFA AG Issues Presentation Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central FFA Chapter continues to be busy during their 2024-2025 season.Mrs. Linda Petersen, the West Central FFA advisor,...
Decorating cookies at FFA Santa Days Tri-Valley FFA at a leadership training in Pierre Tri-Valley FFA at the Crooks Parade of Lights Sara Stadem | Editorsstadem@ncppub.comThe Tri-Valley FFA Chapter keeps busy throughout the year, whether that is through volunteering...
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...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – “To create a blueprint” for the future, the Minnehaha County Commission gave its final approval to the 2045 comprehensive plan at the Tuesday, February 18, meeting.Planning Director Scott Anderson presented the plan...
The Crooks Community Child Care Center has been putting their new space to use! CCCCC appreciates the expanded facility for recreational activities such as Ms. Shelby’s photo opportunity.Another reason CCCCC values their larger building is to provide educational...