The West Central Trojan wrestling team competed at the 2025 South Dakota State A Dual Championships in Pierre on Saturday, February 15, bringing home fifth place. Pictured back row (left to right) is Coach Tim Weber, Coach Tanner Sturgeon, Coach Chip Carda, Chaz...
The elementary’s library was greatly expanded thanks to the renovations, gaining a more open-concept feel and look. (Photo/Submitted) Along with the newly-renovated rooms, an entire 3rd grade wing was added to the Hartford Elementary, allowing students to remain in...
Humboldt, SD water tower (Photo/Submitted) City of Crooks (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Local communities look to undergo some changes in the 2025 year. Terms of office for City Council members along with the Mayor come to an end for area communities with...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – “To create a blueprint” for the future, the Minnehaha County Commission gave its final approval to the 2045 comprehensive plan at the Tuesday, February 18, meeting.Planning Director Scott Anderson presented the plan...
The Crooks Community Child Care Center has been putting their new space to use! CCCCC appreciates the expanded facility for recreational activities such as Ms. Shelby’s photo opportunity.Another reason CCCCC values their larger building is to provide educational...
Reserve your campsite with South Dakota State Parks over Memorial Day weekend! Campsites and camping cabins on the 90-day reservation window open this Saturday, February 22, at 7 a.m. CT for arrival on Friday, May 23. (Custer State Park and modern lodging are...
The Colton Fire and Rescue had their annual soup dinner at Taopi Hall which gave patrons four soups to choose from during the cold month of February: Chili, Vegetable Beef, Chicken Noodle and Wisconsin Cheese. Soups were homemade by the Colton Firefighters and...
Minnesota State Mankato announces 2024 fall semester Dean’s listMankato, Minn. - The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for...
100 days smarter! The Tri-Valley Mustang students celebrated the 100th day of the 2024-2025 school year with counting, reading and writing. (Photos/Submitted)
Mustang Elementary students were busy decorating Valentine’s cards to give to Colton Assisted Living residents along with cards sent to deployed military.The goal was to have 2025 cards completed. The Mustangs came close, completing over 1500 cards! The top class was...
January Student of the Month Nominees (Photos/Submitted) January Students of the Month (Photos/Submitted) January GRIT Award Winners (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on making Lincoln Log Cabins and did research on their favorite president. The students learned about the struggles, interests, and achievements of various presidents by using engaging resources. Through the...
Pictured is Rep. Leslie Heinemann and his wife Libby. Rep. Heinemann said he was honored to attend the public inauguration of the new Governor Larry Rhoden on Saturday, February 8, followed by a Capital ball that evening. (Photo/Submitted) Rep. Leslie Heinemann This...
This is the week before “Crossover Day.” That is when House bills must pass out of the House and Senate bills must pass out of the Senate. With that deadline approaching, committee meetings are packed and we are working long days. After Crossover Day things will...
Gov. Larry Rhoden Just a few days ago, I was formally inaugurated as Governor at the South Dakota State Capitol. Hundreds of South Dakotans came to celebrate with me and my family, and I could not be more grateful for their support. That day, I delivered an inaugural...
Sen. John Thune The need to secure the border has never been clearer than in the last four years. The Biden administration’s open-border policies allowed criminals and gang members into the United States. South Dakota law enforcement traced drugs on our streets back...
Rep. Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateSchool conditions are dire in Indian country. For years, they haven’t received the funding they need, and now, unfortunately, schools are riddled with leaky roofs, broken heaters, mold, and more. Congress and the Bureau of Indian Education...
Sara Stadem | Editor During National FFA Week, February 15-22, 2025, we are taking a look inside the So, we are taking a look inside the Tri-Valley FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter.This is the third year that Mr. Tanner Peterson has been the advisor for the...
Sara Stadem | Editor National FFA Week this year is celebrated from February 15-22, 2025. So, we are taking a look inside the West Central FFA (Future Farmers of America) Chapter.Mrs. Linda Petersen is in her 41st year of teaching students about the industry of...
Sara Stadem | Editor Community members of Hartford will soon see some improvements to the streets of Hartford. Two projects will begin: Exit 387 Bridge Project and Western Avenue Expansion Project.According to a recent city council meeting, the South Dakota Department...