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Self-Care Studio coming near you

Shanna Konz (left) and Jami Schultz, residents of Dell Rapids, opened Self-Care Studio in April 2023 in Brookings. They are now opening an outreach clinic in Dell Rapids located at 420 W 4th Street, Suite B. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s easy with the...

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Happy 60th Anniversary!

LeRoy & Marie Koopman are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on September 5! Let’s shower them with love, memories, and congratulations! Greetings may be sent to PO Box 122, Colton, SD 57018

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A matter of honor

By Sens. S. Bordeaux (D) & B.R. Hoffman (R) You’ve probably heard of the Medal of Honor, as it is a famously revered military decoration. Earned for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty,” it is our nation’s...

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Special reading guest

The Tri-Valley Mustangs in Jr. Kindergarten had a special visitor the other day when SRO (School Resource Officer) Johannsen stopped for a visit. Deputy Johannsen spent time reading the story Officer Buckle and Gloria. (Photo/Submitted)

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Flat Stanley adventures in 2B

Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class recently read the book, Flat Stanley, by Jeff Brown. In the story, Stanley is flattened by a bulletin board. Luckily, he isn’t hurt, just flattened. Later in the story, Flat Stanley wanted to visit some friends in California, so his...

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Mystery science lesson in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class worked on a Mystery Science project. Their job was to create a house with a roof that could withstand high winds. The students also made a wind maker to check their results. The students explored the effects of...

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Ready set, Learn

Mustang Bexley Hollaren gears up for her first day of Jr. Kindergarten at Tri-Valley for the 2024-25 school year. (Photo/Submitted) Mustang students head to the bus after their first week of school. The Tri-Valley School District had their first day of school for...

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A look into the West Central Education Foundation

The WCEF was started in 2008 and is a group of volunteers that helps the West Central School District in reaching their goals. (Photo/Submitted) The WCEF is currently running the 49-7 Club Campaign “Lights, Cameras, Action.” Scan the barcode for those that would still...

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Traffic safety alert: Back-to-School creates driving dangers

Curb back-to-school tragedies with AAA South Dakota’s seven life-saving tipsSIOUX FALLS, SD – As summer draws to a close, the next couple of weeks are when most students return to schools across the Mount Rushmore State. AAA South Dakota warns drivers to be especially...

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National Dog Day in Hartford

Celebrate National Dog Day in Hartford on Sunday, August 25, which is being put on by Dairy Queen.Bring your canine companions down for:– Matching funds on all pup cup purchases sponsored by Buss CPA!– Enter our photo contest with our photo booth - best photo by...

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Father, coach, mentor throws first pitch

Lenny Ellens was able to throw out the first pitch to his grandson, Jaiden, during the 2024 South Dakota State B Amateur Baseball Tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Lenny Ellens threw out the first pitch of the Humboldt/Hartford Wood Ducks game during the 2024 South Dakota...

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Hartford to host career fair

Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This September 5 will see the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) and South Dakota’s Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) partner to host a local career fair in downtown Hartford.According to HACC Director Wynne Hindt, the DLR has...

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