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...
West Central Hartford Elementary students are back at school sampling different types of books at The Library Café with Mrs. Johnson. (Photo/Submitted)
The January Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Ross Tewalt, son of Angela and Bobby George and Jake Tewalt; Willow Jaspers, daughter of Rebecca and Grant Jaspers; and Haley Wallen, daughter of Jennifer and Brock Wallen. We are so proud...
Pictured is the new pick-up and drop-off procedure for the Tri-Valley Mustang students now that the Mustang high school students have moved to their new high school building. This change began effective January 6, 2025. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The time...
The Hartford Dairy Queen has become a certified training location, which is one of five in the nation. The Hartford location will now be able to train new DQ managers and owners on how to successfully run their own branches. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...
Blessings From Above 4 All will be offering a wide variety of items. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 4. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All offers a selection of handmade quilts. (Photo/Submitted)...
Taylor Plooster was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The South Bar will be hosting an adult BINGO fundraiser for her and her family on January 25. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just under a month, on Saturday January 25th, Hartford’s South...
Leah Anderson, County Auditor Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a lengthy three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Minnehaha County Commission mainly heard a report on the November election from county auditor Leah Anderson.And while she did...