The West Central Trojan softball team came home as State Champions after competing in the 2025 South Dakota State A Softball Tournament! The tournament took place in Aberdeen, Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7. The Trojans defeated Vermillion in the opening round of...
The Tri-Valley Lady Mustang softball team traveled to Aberdeen to compete in the 2025 South Dakota State A Softball Tournament. The Mustangs played in the three-day tournament Thursday through Saturday, June 5-7, advancing in the first round by defeating Elk...
FUN FOR ALL AGES There are events for all ages during Jamboree Days in Hartford. There are vendors in the park, food trucks, games, family movie night, live music and more. Check out the calendar of events in this week’s issue of The Minnehaha Messenger or visit...
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special With summer almost officially here, many of us are heading outdoors to take in the fresh air, sunshine, and all that nature has to offer. But with the change in season comes a growing concern—ticks. These tiny pests are...
PINK LADIES KICK OFF SUMMER Members of the Big J’s Pink Ladies are pictured at Kick Off to Summer held on Saturday, May 31. (Photo/Karen Phillips) LIVE MUSIC WHILE CELEBRATING SUMMER Nearly Naked Elvis gets ready to perform at the Big J’s Pink Ladies Kick Off to...
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Zoe Dissing (left) and Savannah Schulte (right). (Photos/Submitted) Twenty-five graduating high school seniors were awarded $22,000 in technical college and university scholarships from Sioux Valley Energy and its power suppliers this year. The...
Teagyn Adalynn Raelaeh Kynlee Brooks Jaelynn Berkley Reagan Monroe Lillian Madelynn Veronica Sophia The 2025 Jamboree Days will kick off on Thursday, June 19, with the always popular Little Miss Hartford Pageant. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Amphitheater.The...
By Sharon Mitchell Teaching South Dakota high schoolers for over 25 years has given me a unique glimpse at the future leaders of our state and nation. My classroom represents what I think makes South Dakota great— individuals from all walks of life dedicated to growth...
Bethany Soye | District 9 Legislators One of the top issues we have heard from constituents in District 9 is the increase in property taxes. With skyrocketing home valuations and corresponding tax increases over the past few years, homeowners are struggling to keep up...
By: Gov. Larry Rhoden My family has ranched the same area of western South Dakota for generations. My hometown of Union Center is a very small community. In town, you’ll find Cammack Ranch Supply, a store that is a big economic driver for our community. It used to be...
By Sen. John Thune Since President Trump and Republicans took control of Washington in January, we’ve been hard at work delivering on our promises to the American people. In the Senate, we’re working hard to get all of President Trump’s team in place, pass important...
By: Sen. Mike Rounds We are back in session in Washington D.C. after a week working back in South Dakota. I was fortunate to spend the week of Memorial Day at events in Watertown, Brookings, Vermillion and Huron. In Huron, I spoke at a ceremony to dedicate the United...
PIERRE, SD – This week, Governor Larry Rhoden is leading a business-driven trade mission to Israel alongside South Dakota Trade. By the end of his first full day in the Holy Land, he will have met with President Isaac Herzog, Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana, and...
TROJANS WELCOME NEW AD Darren Sindelar (left), pictured with his family, is the new West Central Activities Director. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The West Central School District will begin its 2025-2026 school year welcoming a new face, Mr. Darren...
EXTERIOR PAINTING Caden Farmer has started his own painting business, CF Painting LLC, and does both interior and exterior painting. Pictured is a before-and-after of a shed that Farmer painted. (Photos/Submitted) CF PAINTING LLC Humboldt resident Caden Farmer, owner...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The public is invited to the dedication of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) emblem at Wanda Meyer Artz’s grave in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Humboldt. The dedication will take place on Friday, June 13, at 1:30 p.m.The emblem...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – For the first time in about a year, Minnehaha County Commissioners heard a request for the compromise of a lien during the Tuesday, June 3, meeting.The person requesting the compromise said she hadn’t realized she...
Marylou Nagel | Writer The Minnehaha Historical Society will be hosting an Ice Cream and Pie Social on Thursday, June 19, at Veterans’ Memorial Park in Hartford at 6:30 P.M.The public is invited to come enjoy an evening of honoring history with a special program...
CARS, FOOD AND DRINKS The Drive & Dine is one of the social events that the Sioux Falls Corvette Club puts together to visit area communities as a way to showcase their cars while engaging with community members. People can stop out and appreciate the Corvettes...
SCAN TO REGISTER Scan the QR Code to register for the summer programs at the Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. (Photo/SD Game, Fish & Parks – Outdoor Campus) Submitted by South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks - Outdoor Campus Our Summer 2025 Program Registration is...