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...
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Soup Supper for Seniors
Sara Stadem | Editor It is soup kind of weather just in time for the fundraiser that Downtown Hartford Inc. will host for the Hartford Senior Citizens – Super Seniors. The Homemade Soup Supper will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 4-7 p.m. at the United Methodist...
Hartford Chamber prepares for Adult Prom banquet
Sara Stadem | Editor Dust off those prom dresses and tuxes from your favorite decade and get ready to celebrate the night with “Music Through the Decades” at Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Banquet.The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Adult...
Kindergarten Screening set for Tri-Valley
Sara Stadem | Editor “Kindergarten: where little hands have big ideas and hearts are full of wonder.” – UnknownIs your Mustang child ready to head off to school in the fall? Do you want to see if your child is set for kindergarten? It’s that time of year again to...
Oratory Contest in Humboldt
The American Legion District Oratory contest was held in Humboldt on January 12th. Three High School students competed to go to the State contest next month in Oacoma at our conference there. Shown here in the front row is Elena Andrews from Beresford, who was our...
Student News
Jada Vanoverbeke named to Fall Semester 2024 Dean’s List at UMN CrookstonCROOKSTON, Minn. - The University of Minnesota Crookston announces students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean’s List which was recently released by the Office of the Registrar. To qualify for...
Augustana University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery to feature 90+ works of art from 17 regional High Schools
Sioux Falls, South Dakota — The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opened its annual 2025 “Augustana High School Invitational,” which will be on view Thursday, Jan. 16, through Friday, Feb. 7. A gallery reception will be held on Feb. 7, from 6-8 p.m., with...
Minnehaha County Commission conducts its first meeting of 2025
Submitted by Minnehaha County Board of Commissioners The Minnehaha County Commission conducted its first official meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Commissioners Heisey and Karsky were sworn in at the meeting. This will be Commissioner Heisey’s first...
Healthy Choices in 2025
As the new year gets underway, it’s a time that many make a New Year’s Resolution to focus on change. Maybe that change is to start exercising or maybe it’s to start eating better. Maybe it’s a goal to clean out the closet or shop less this year.Whatever the goal is,...
Healthy choices through healthy mental health
Sara Stadem | Editor Making healthy choices in life matters. Healthy choices can come in many ways. Healthy choices can be eating healthy and exercising. It can also be making healthy choices financially. Another way to make healthy choices can be emotional.During a...
10 Quick tips for crushing your new year’s diet resolution
The term “New Year’s Resolutions” has become a punchline for many and rightfully so. While people start January 1st with good intentions, the rate of individuals who fail, quickly surpasses those who succeed. Studies show that 23% of people quit within the first week...
Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary held January meeting
Submitted by Connie Lueth, Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, of Humboldt, SD, held their January 6, 2025, meeting at the Humboldt Community Center. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 8 members present. After prayer...
Humboldt American Legion holds January meeting
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025. Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurer’s reports were read and approved....
Mystery reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 7, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Shannon O’Hara. We enjoyed listening to the book, “How Leo Learned to be King”, by Marcus Pfister. We learned that Leo the lion, King of the...
West Central Middle School announces eighth grade awards
December Students of the Month December Students of GRIT 2nd Quarter Students of Character December Girl Nominees and December Boy Nominees Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding...
Skating the night away
The Tri-Valley Elementary School hosted a “Wacky & Wild Skate Night” for a school skate night. The event was held at Skate City on Tuesday, January 7, with kids dressing up in their most wacky and wild hats and outfits. The evening included skating, games, and...
Ready, set, action
Tri-Valley set for family movie night Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Elementary School is breaking in its new High School Performing Arts Center at a Family Movie Night on Friday, January 24.Join the Mustangs for a fun movie night showing Despicable Me 4 with...
Tri-Valley welcomes the new year in their new school
Mustang students and staff started their second semester of the 2024-2025 school year at their brand new state-of-the-art high school on Monday, January 6. The new high school has several upgraded features such as an auditorium, a larger gymnasium, weight room, and...
Continuing the healing journey
On the Road to Recovery The Legion Family of Ruste-Waul 154 Montrose, along with the community of Colton, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lamer family. The benefit will help with the purchasing of equipment that Randy can use at home and for continued care. The...
Crooks continues growth in 2025
With the help of volunteers and the Crooks Fire Department, the community of Crooks now has an ice rink by Sunset Park. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks community is making steady progress as it enters the new year, with 2025 bringing a new business,...