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Cecil and Eilene McCoy Anniversary

Cecil and Eilene McCoy of Sioux Falls will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on July 5, 2025.Greetings can be sent to 1108 S. Willow Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57105.

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Johnson’s office now accepting Fall internship applications

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced that his office is seeking internship applicants for the fall in his Washington, D.C., Rapid City, Aberdeen, and Sioux Falls offices.Duties of a congressional intern will include researching...

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Stay safe when around fireworks

Fireworks have been integral components of celebrations for centuries. These pyrotechnics originated in ancient China, with their earliest forms thought to be made from bamboo stalks thrown into a fire. Fireworks ultimately evolved into gunpowder-filled paper tubes....

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Sparklers are not child’s play

Did you know that the average primary flame blowtorch burns at around 2,000 F? USFS National Technology and Development says wildland fires typically burn between 1,600 and 2,000 F. Aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and cast iron also can reach melting points at or...

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What to know about fireworks injuries

Fireworks are a common sight at various celebrations throughout the year, but are most prominent during the summer months when Canada Day and Independence Day are celebrated. Fireworks have been in use for thousands of years. Many historians believe fireworks were...

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Opportunities for Ag

Governor Larry Rhoden Ag is king in South Dakota, plain and simple. This past week, we hosted the annual Governor’s Ag Summit in historic Deadwood. In my first year as Governor, it was pretty special to have the summit in my back yard!Even if attendees at the Summit...

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A generational opportunity for strength, prosperity

Senator John Thune Fox NewsAll eyes will be on the United States Senate this week as we endeavor to pass the shared Republican agenda of American strength, security, and prosperity.With the Republican reconciliation bill, we have the opportunity to deliver. It is one...

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Diamond leader: Coach of the Year honors for Van Asselt

A SUCCESSFUL SEASON! The Lady Mustang softball team completed their season with a second-place finish at the South Dakota Class A State Softball Tournament, as well as Coach Sami Van Asselt receiving the South Dakota Softball Coaches Association Class A Coach of the...

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New coach hired for Trojan boys basketball

Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District has hired Coach David Hollenbeck to lead the Trojan boys basketball team in the upcoming 2025-2026 season. The West Central School Board approved the hiring at the June 9 meeting. Hollenbeck won’t teach, just...

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County Commissioners

At the June 17 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, Alicia Luther was appointed Register of Deeds to fill the rest of the term that will be left vacant by Amanda Halsey. While Luther starts training now, she will officially take her new position on July 12....

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American Legions present awards at West Central Graduation

Submitted by Tom Mitchell | Americanism Officer, Post 118 American Legions, Hartford Post 118 and Humboldt Post 62, presented The American Legion School Awards to four West Central students at graduation. The students, Sophia Prostrollo, Evan Jaton, Emma Mallinger and...

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Driving change, one student at a time

TEACHING STUDENTS ON SAFETY The Hartford Area Fire & Rescue department members spoke with students in the West Central Drivers Ed program to present Choices, Chances and Decisions and Stop the Bleed. (Photo/Submitted) MORE LEARNING IN DRIVER’S ED The Hartford Area...

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Central Valley Community Church to hold Wonder Junction

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This coming weekend, Hartford’s Central Valley Community Church will be hosting their summer Vacation Bible School (VBS): Wonder Junction. A longtime annual program of the church, “‘Vacation Bible School’ is the traditional name given to...

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Mark your calendar: Quarry Days is almost here!

THE VIEW FROM THE TRAIN The Dell Rapids Chamber of Commerce explained The LG Everist Train Rides are a fan favorite of Quarry Days and will be back again on Sunday, June 29. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The countdown to Quarry Days in Dell Rapids is on and...

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West Central Awards

West Central Middle School 8th grade students representing the school’s PBIS values included: Be Safe - Jacob Phillips; Be Respectful - Oscar Anderson; Be Responsible - Addison Jaspers; Walker Haines earned the Most Trojan Tributes. Congratulations, students!...

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Humboldt American Legion June Meeting

Submitted by Fred Lee The Humboldt American Legion opened their June meeting at 7 pm with five members present. Commander Chuck Dubbe led the members with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer was...

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