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It’s all about the apples!

Mustang kindergarteners in Mrs. Hochstatter’s class had a day that was all about the apples! Among their activities for the day were peeling apples, making (of course, eating!) applesauce, and performing an apple taste test with different varieties of apples!...

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Learning about the Constitution

September 17 is Constitution Day and what better way to spend it than by learning about it!September 17 commemorates the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. The Tri-Valley Mustang students discussed the importance of the Constitution. Similar to the...

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2nd graders work on S.T.E.M. Projects

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s 2nd grade class worked on various projects of S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) building. They worked in small groups to build a “Space Building Set” with wheels and ball joints, a “Magnetic Building Set”, with...

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2nd graders learn about Constitution Day

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on learning all about why we celebrate Constitution Day on September 17. I wanted them to know about the Constitution’s origins, amendments, and the balance of powers between the branches of government. They...

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Celebrating WC fifth grade artists

The West Central 5th grade students get to showcase a piece of their artwork throughout the month of September at the Washington Pavilion. This is through a program called “Off the Fridge.” Sara Stadem | Editor For about the past 12 years, the Trojan 5th graders of...

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And the crown goes to…

Congratulations to Calli Noe and Grant Schlueter for being selected as the Tri-Valley Mustangs Homecoming King and Queen. (Photo/Submitted) Tri-valley Homecoming Royalty West Central Homecoming RoyaltyThe West Central Homecoming Royalty Candidates are back row (left...

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School year brings busy time for PTA

The West Central PTA was able to donate $1,000 towards the purchase of new library books. (Photos/Submitted) The West Central PTA Father/Daughter Dance has become a staple in the community and their biggest fundraiser of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem |...

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Farmers Market wraps up season

The Downtown Hartford Farmers Market wraps up their season with their final market on September 26. The Farmers Market had close to 70 vendors join this season with about 30-40 vendors per market. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor As the summer days wind down and...

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Threshers Association update

The 34th Annual Threshing Show was a success!!! The Threshers Association would like to say thank you to all who participated and volunteered their time and talents to make the show a continued success. The next event that we are planning is our 1st Corn Picking Bee....

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Sioux Falls Area EV Expo set for September 17

Electric vehicle technology will be on display at the fourth annual Sioux Falls Area EV Expo on Tuesday, September 17, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds (100 N Lyon Blvd) in Sioux Falls. The event is being sponsored by Sioux Valley Energy,...

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Education contest winner

Each year the Catholic Daughters of America St. Thomas Court of Humboldt and Montrose sponsors an education contest. The 1st place winners from the local contest are sent to the state contest. The 1st place winners from state are sent to the National contest. This...

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Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary Holds September Meeting

By Connie Lueth, Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, Humboldt, SD, held their meeting in the Community Center on Monday evening, September 2, 2024. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 9 members present. We opened with a...

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Community building in 2B

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were introduced to Community Building with a straw activity. Each group was given 40 straws and a roll of masking tape. They were instructed to build the tallest, FREE-STANDING structure and they could use only...

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Big time reading fun

Mustang students in Miss Dellman’s second grade class were showcasing their reading skills and doing some big time reading out loud with the big books during reading time. (Photos/Submitted)

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Learning motion with rollercoasters

The 3rd grade Mustang students were busing learning about motion during science class. When considering the movement of a roller coaster, they asked: How does the ride move? How fast does the ride go? How do the buttons control the ride?

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