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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Judge Robin Houwman administered the oath of office to new Commissioner Cole Heisey at the Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 7. This is Heisey’s first term. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) During the January 7 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, Judge...
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again to brush up on your City ordinances and to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way!City of Colton:According to the City Ordinance, it is the duty of the owner, tenant, or person in possession of any...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class enjoyed making oobleck. Oobleck is a fictional form of green precipitation invented by the famous children’s author- Dr. Seuss from the book, “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” Oobleck is a mixture of corn starch, water,...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class are shown with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. projects they made in his honor. They enjoyed doing the projects and learned many things about his life! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man who worked for...