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Stofferahn hits her way to Butler University

Trojan senior Emillee Stofferahn, with her family by her side, signed with Butler University to continue her softball career while furthering her education next fall. (Photos/Susan Hanley) Sara Stadem | Editor Trojan Emillee Stofferahn, daughter of Pat and Tabitha...

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Homestead Hills holds groundbreaking

Homestead Hills held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, December 3rd. They are excited to help revitalize downtown Hartford with a mixed-use building possibly for retail/office space, café or event space. They are still working on plans and look forward to bringing...

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Reliabank has Santa Claus connection

Red mailboxes outside of all Reliabank locations are ready to collect letters to Santa Claus. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Reliabank has a direct route to Santa Claus this year. Kids can write a letter to Santa and bring it to the red mailbox located...

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American education week observed

Pictured (left to right) are teachers Shelby Harris and Bailey Nester receiving apples from Auxiliary member Sheryl Siemonsma in observance of American Education Week. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Donna Beck The American Legion Auxiliary observed American Education...

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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce holds mixer

Submitted by Amy M. Farr Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce December Progressive Membership Mixer was held on Tuesday, December 5th from 5 – 7 p.m. at 800 S. Western Ave.This mixer was a great way for people to meet three different businesses at one time, but also...

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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks

Give a gift, get a gift when donors come to give in December MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the...

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UJS warns public about jury duty phone scams

PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a nationwide telephone scam threatening arrest for missing jury duty.During the call, the scammer impersonates a law enforcement officer or court official and claims the victim has...

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Construction of Mapleton Golf Club in South Dakota commences

Pictured is the Mapleton Golf Club Artist Rendering and a sketch of the Mapleton Golf Club Course. (Photos/Submitted) Pictured is the aerial view of the new Mapleton Golf Club which will be going up five miles north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) (LINCOLN,...

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It’s time to re-visit caring for your Christmas Poinsettia

Garden to Grow Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener One of the most common, yet beautiful plants of the holiday season is the Poinsettia. What used to only come in red, now comes in a wide variety of colors and custom decorative add-ons like glitter and...

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Tower Challenge complete

The Mustang 6th graders recently kept busy with the Tower Challenge! Students researched towers, read, and learned about the tallest towers in the world. From there, the students designed and constructed their own towers from straws, pipe cleaners, and paper clips.The...

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Mystery reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on November 29, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Carrilee May. We enjoyed listening to the book, “How Santa Got His Job,” by Stephen Krensky. In this book we learned that when Santa was...

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Makerspace morning brings holiday treats

The West Central Library hosted a Makerspace morning on Tuesday, December 5. This Makerspace morning had middle school and high school students working cooperatively to make bags of holiday treats. They made a total of four bags, one for themselves, one to gift to...

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Holidays around the world research by second graders

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on research about holidays that are celebrated around the world in our Social Studies class. They researched family traditions, fun facts, flags, the various versions of Santa Claus, as well as food and drink....

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Bringing their Luck TO DOWNTOWN

The Main Ave Casino is owned by Karen Burgers and Benjamin Parker. Burgers and Parker thought the casino would add one more option to the downtown area in Hartford. (Photo/Submitted) Main Ave Casino opens in Hartford Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern On November 15, a...

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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Meeting

Submitted by Amy M. Farr The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Business Meeting on Monday, November 27th at GreatLIFE Central Valley. It was a great meeting with over 40 members in attendance. During this meeting, those members in good standing...

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Humboldt’s Got Heart celebrates Christmas with kids

Marylou Nagel | Writer Humboldt’s Got Heart, a community service organization, will help local families celebrate the season with Kid’s Christmas Crafts. The event will take place on Friday, December 8, from 5-8pm, at the Humboldt Fire Hall.Several festive activities...

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