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The 605 Rural Burger Battle begins

The Rancher’s Delight, which you can get at Safari Bar & Grill in Renner, is a seasoned smash patty with a hint of brown sugar, topped with candied bacon, melted cheddar cheese, onion tanglers and BBQ Ranch sauce, all served on a buttery brioche bun....

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A month of training for HAFR

The Hartford Area Fire and Rescue had their January training which focused on building SBA confidence and increasing proficiency in filling SCBA tanks. (Photo/Submitted) The Hartford Area Fire and Rescue delivered hands-free CPR instructions to the seniors at West...

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Cruising reaches record popularity, a new AAA forecast finds

National Plan for Vacation Day A record 19 million Americans are expected to go on ocean cruises this year, and 2025 is expected to mark the third consecutive year of record cruise passenger volumeSIOUX FALLS – AAA projects 19 million Americans will go on ocean...

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Muth electric looks to the future with new CEO, David Muth

Mitchell, SD – Muth Electric announces the appointment of David Muth as Chief Executive Officer of Muth Electric as of January 1st, part of a four-year succession plan.“As we look to the future, one of our top priorities has been to ensure Muth Electric thrives for...

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Chamber banquet cancellation announced

Sara Stadem | Editor With the annual banquet around the corner, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the unfortunate news of the cancellation of the event. The news was announced on Tuesday, January 28, on the Chamber’s Facebook page with the...

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Taking care of your vehicle for Midwest winters

Winter Car Care Sara Stadem | Editor The South Dakota winters, it’s always a good idea to give your car that little extra love to be sure your car gets you through the cold winter months.Tammen Auto and Tire, Inc. helped answer some winter car care questions to be...

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Maintenance intervals drivers should know

Vehicles are among the most costly expenses individuals have. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, the average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was $48,094. Canadian car buyers face an equally expensive reality in their country,...

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Mystery reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 29, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Nadine Grace. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Not Your Typical Dragon” by Dan Barel. In this book we learned about Chrispin Blaze, a...

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Mystery reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 22, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Lindsey Ball. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Seven Silly Eaters, by Mary Ann Hoberman. This was a very entertaining book about...

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Mystery reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on January 28, 2025. Our Mystery Reader was Katrina Kurtenbach. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wonderful Winter” by Bruce Goldstone. Winter is a season of wondering and waiting....

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Boost, boost, boost it up!

Mustang first graders work during Boost It Up which are hands-on centers that allow students to have fun while challenging their skills. (Photos/Submitted)

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Nominate for Teacher of the Year

Sara Stadem | Editor Sometimes there is a teacher or staff that has stepped up, gone above and beyond and or has made a difficult subject or year a better one. Sometimes it isn’t one big reason or time, maybe it’s all the little moments that make that teacher or staff...

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Week 3 Legislative update

Representative Bethany Soye The biggest headline this week is the transition to new Governor Rhoden upon Governor Noem’s resignation. This is a significant historical event. The only other time a South Dakota Governor resigned was in 1978 when Governor Richard Kneip...

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Defending dignity and celebrating life

Senator John Thune It was a privilege to be able to welcome tens of thousands of Americans to the nation’s capital this month for the 52nd March for Life. It’s an inspiring sight when the streets of Washington are packed with pro-life Americans from every corner of...

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Weekly Round(s) Up

Senator Mike Rounds Welcome back to another edition of the Weekly Round[s] Up! It’s been a busy few days in DC, starting last week with President Trump’s inauguration and then beginning to confirm his nominees. Our first order of business last week was confirming our...

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Tri-Valley students win at SD Big Idea

Tri-Valley students Matthew Cypher and Ethan Koopman both won big at SD Big Idea. The students took home cash prizes and scholarships. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Last December, two Tri-Valley students won big at the annual SD Big Idea competition....

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Did someone say soup?

Crooks Fire Department ready for soup dinner Sara Stadem | Editor For over 12 years, the Crooks Fire Department has been serving soup to the community as a fundraiser and this year is no different.Crooks Fire Chief Mike Harstad explained that once again, the...

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The battle begins…

The Humboldt Sharpshooters are pictured at their first practice of their season in January. The Sharpshooters are hosting their annual soup fundraiser on Saturday, February 1, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Humboldt Community Center. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor...

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