The top combined score of bullseye and 3D for males and females in each division received a belt buckle provided by the Tri-Valley Archery Boosters at the Tri-Valley Archery Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) AT LEFT: Tri-Valley Archers Mason Harstad and Eli Lien are...
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CFR elects positions, holds training
While training is not required by law, the Colton Fire and Rescue holds monthly training for their firefighters to ensure that they are efficient and can safely do what they are asked of them in any emergency. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and...
Awards given during Night of Distinction
Mrs. Brandi Peterson was recognized as this year’s West Central Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Peterson teaches Junior Kindergarten. (Photo/Submitted) One of the highlights of the Trojan Night of Distinction is the awarding of several education grants to West Central...
Lilla talks to commissioners about equalization, assessments, property taxes
Pictured is Chris Lilla, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – With the subject of property taxes being on the minds of many, Minnehaha County Director of Equalization Chris Lilla gave...
Registration now open for $20,000 Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign
Pierre, S.D. – South Dakota high school students now have the opportunity to participate in the Lesson Learned teen safe driving campaign, where they can win $10,000 for themselves and another $10,000 for a school-sponsored activity or program of their choice.Now in...
DANR recognizes City of Hartford with a Secretary’s Award for drinking water excellence
PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the City of Hartford public water system and the system’s operation specialists have been awarded a Secretary’s Award for Drinking Water Excellence.“Repeated success is...
Clover Creations 4-H club holds January meeting
Ella Zdorovtsov had a presentation on “Succulents” during their January meeting for the Clover Creations. (Photo/Submitted) The “Photography Basics” presentation was completed by Zoe Bormann during the Clover Creations 4-H Club’s January meeting. (Photo/Submitted)...
DANR recognizes town of Humboldt with a drinking water certificate of achievement award
PIERRE, SD - The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced that the Town of Humboldt public water system and the system’s certified operators have been awarded a Drinking Water Certificate of Achievement Award. The award is for...
Clover Creations 4-H club holds February meeting
Submitted by Emmett Foster The Clover Creations 4-H Club met February 19, 2025, at Prairie West Library at 6:30. Meeting opened with flag pledge led by Zoe B. Members answered roll call ‘’What is your favorite food?’’ Make and take day will be February 22, 2025, at...
Ruby Kramer turns 100!
Ruby will celebrate her 100th birthday on April 8th. Please help her family celebrate her birthday with a card shower. Please send cards to: Trail Ridge Senior Living Community, 3408 W. Ralph Rogers Rd. Apt. #117, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
March Students of the Month in 2B
The March Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Leon Rabago, - Shannon O’Hara foster-parent; Oliver Beauchamp, son of Laura and Saul Beauchamp; Hudson Heerde, son of Rochelle and Shawn Heerde, and Aiden Zwak, son of Brittany & Brice...
PTA to host Father/Daughter Dance
Marylou Nagel | Writer Attention girls of West Central! Grab your special guy and put on your dancing shoes. It’s time for the West Central PTA Father/Daughter dance.The West Central PTA will hold its annual Father/Daughter dance on Friday, April 4, from 7-9 p.m. at...
What’s at the End of a Rainbow?
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class learned all about rainbows in our Mystery Science Lesson: What’s at the End of a Rainbow? According to folklore, a “pot of gold” is said to be at the end of a rainbow, but in reality, there is no actual end to a...
Guest reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 6, 2025. This is part of our celebration for Read Across America Week. Our Guest Reader was Mrs. Garry, one of our West Central Hartford Elementary Interventionists. We enjoyed...
Summer DeJong guest reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 3, 2025 which is part of Read Across America Week. Our Guest Reader was Summer DeJong. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Cat in the Hat,” by Dr. Seuss. Summer even dressed...
Mrs. Gregg guest reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 6, 2025, Read Across America Week. Our Guest Reader was our Hartford Elementary Academic Interventionist, Mrs. Gregg. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Sneetches” by Dr....
Reading their way to victory
During the first two weeks of March, the Mustang students were challenged to read at home. The students accumulated over 22,000 minutes. Way to go, Mustangs! This week at Tri-Valley Elementary, Mustang students who were the top readers from the Reading Challenge were...
Tri-Valley Family Fun time comes to Colton Elementary
Sara Stadem | Editor Get ready to get your move on – it’s Tri-Valley Family Fun time!The Tri-Valley Elementary is hosting a Family Fun Event at the Colton Elementary location on Saturday, March 29, from 1-4 p.m.Ms. Jackie Foster, Jr. K-4th grade counselor for...
A historic session – and a path forward
Gov. Larry Rhoden We just wrapped up the 2025 legislative session – our 100th in South Dakota’s history. It’s been quite a ride. Not only did we celebrate this history of our state in this Capitol, but we also navigated a historic succession of power. I stepped into...
Shutdowns are stupid
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateThis week, I re-introduced my Traveler’s Gun Rights Act to protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding RV-ers, active-duty military, military spouses, and others who rely on P.O. Boxes as their mailing address. Currently, the Bureau...