Dave Baumeister | County correspondent SIOUX FALLS – When the Minnehaha County Commission met two weeks ago, commissioners heard reports from the prosecution and incarceration sides of the county’s law enforcement.This week, they heard about what county services were...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class toured the Hartford Area Fire and Rescue Station. We toured the station and learned basic life-safety skills, saw rescue and emergency medical equipment, and a fire apparatus. We also met firefighters and an...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class had a Beach and Book Day, on May 13. We enjoyed reading our favorite books outside while enjoying our favorite snacks. We brought our beach towels, sunglasses, snacks, our favorite drink, and of course our bag of...
Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary Officers for the coming year. (L-R) Lorena Dubbe- President; Donna Beck-Vice President; Connie Lueth-Secretary & Parliamentarian; Dianne Struck-Treasurer; Jean Erickson-Historian and Chaplain; Dawn Herr and, not Pictured, Jackie...
Warren & Betty Oberg celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary May 31st!Let’s shower them with cards! 105 E 5th St, Colton, SD
Meals served at The Gage House/Senior Center at 11:30 am 119 N. Main Ave. All meals served with whole wheat bread, margarine and 1% milk
Anny Libengood Correction In last week’s paper when we published the profiles of the Republican party County Commission primary candidates, we wrote that the primary election would also be the final election for county commissioners; however, that was incorrect.We...
Submitted by Jen Lambley of Southeast Technical College SIOUX FALLS, SD May, 7 2024- Opah Bah of Hartford, a Digital Media Production Technology student at Southeast Technical College, has established a new outlet for creative talents. Bah’s submission was published...
West Central seniors clap for their fellow classmates planning to enlist in the military after graduation. Senior Lacey Harvey cracks a smile as she high-fives a family member. Valedictorian Drew Caffrey delivers her remarks. In her speech, Caffrey was both thankful...
Troy Nebelsivk’s family wearing custom shirts featuring his face TriValley graduates decorated their caps to their liking with sayings and decoration. Valedictorians of the class of 2024 Isaac Langloss hugs his father Alex Weinacht hugs their mother The Tri-Valley...
Hartford:Monday, 10:00 a.m.Observers will meet at the American Legion Hall (920 Main St)A procession with travel to Centennial Park.Light Lunch will be served by Hartford Methodist Church following program. Humboldt:Monday, 10:30 a.m.Observers will meet at the...
The freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible to provide if not for the brave efforts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital...
Asa Thomas Metcalfe | Editor It’s hard to write about a high school graduation. There’s not a lot to say. You want to celebrate the graduates and let them know what a great thing they’ve accomplished. You want them to realize how much different their lives will be....
Why I Think Mark is ReMARKable…And You Should, too. Experience has taught me well that the phrase “honest politician” is an oxymoron. Those most adept at playing political games are only going to tell you what you want to hear, only to get your vote. And, once in...
Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative members will elect four directors to its Board of Directors at the organization’s 72nd Annual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. MDT Saturday, September 28, at the Wall Community Center in Wall, S.D.The terms of four existing directors on...
Submitted by Cameron Axtmann | Media Relations May 20, 2024, Brookings, SD – Twenty young women from across the state will showcase their talents, fitness, public speaking skills, poise, and stage presence in the 77th annual Miss South Dakota competition, taking place...
Mausten Stelter is pictured at age 8 after his first BB gun competition. Mausten Stelter poses with sister, Elle, at a sharpshooting competition. Marylou Nagel | Writer Hartford’s Mausten Stelter is a Junior Olympics bronze medal winner. The fifteen-year-old...
Dave Baumeister | Writer Since no Independents or candidates from any other political party filed to run for seats on the Minnehaha County Commission, the Republican primary on Tuesday, June 4, will serve as an early “General Election.”Winners from that contest will...
A propane tank explodes in a controlled demonstration for Minnehaha County fire and rescue departments to practice rescue techniques. (Photo submitted by Minnehaha County) A tree was felled onto a car for a training exercise. Local fire crews trained with simulated...
By Stu Whitney SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The U.S. Postal Service has agreed to “pause” until at least next year a controversial plan to downgrade post office operations in Sioux Falls and Huron to local processing centers, joining similar implementation delays in other...