Recently, Mustang Kindergarten students got to spend time with upperclassmen. The Tri-Valley High School students helped the kindergartners bake and decorate cookies. There is no better way to gear up for the Christmas holiday than to bake some holiday treats!...
It was Grinch Day for the Tri-Valley Mustang students at Crooks Elementary, and they had a Grinch sighting after school at pickup! To finish out the week before heading out on Christmas break, the school had grade level colors on Wednesday, which consisted of Kinder...
Ryan Kortemeyer is pictured with his wife, Megan, and their five children: Holland (18), Harper (15), Laken (12), Finley (12), and Crew (8). Ryan was diagnosed with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma this past June. He had a PET scan on November 4 with the results showing...
Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza is sponsoring its seventh annual Angel Tree for local senior citizens. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Critters Bar & Critters Dive Bar Pizza in Crooks is once again sponsoring an Angel Tree to benefit local...
At the end of the year, Minnehaha County Commissioner Jean Bender, who did not run for re-election, will be stepping down from the position she has held for the past 10 years. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent “Remember, you are there to...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This January 19, Tri-Valley’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) will host a brand-new event: Soup for the Soul, a fundraiser for families in need. According to Austin Leuning, the Tri-Valley middle and high school Physical Education...
Patrons were able to have an evening out at The Local with creating custom necklaces led by Clay Creations. (Photos/Submitted) The Local offers a variety of events with the next one being a make-and-take Holiday Centerpiece. The event will be on Thursday, December 19,...
RIGHT: The Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary participated in American Education Week. They visited the West Central Grade School in Humboldt to show their appreciation. Pictured (left to right) are Jean Ordal, Auxiliary member, Bailey Nelson, West Central Speech...
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 4, 2024 after a Christmas pot-luck with the Auxiliary members. Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The...
Sara Stadem | Editor Dogs, cats, horses, OH MY! The Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project will host a free event to help support local dog, cat, and horse rescues. The event takes place on Saturday, December 14, from 4-10 p.m.The Animal Rescue Festival is an opportunity to...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – For the first time since last month’s General, the local election “integrity” people were back in force at the regular Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Dec. 3.Seemingly they were there to again provide support...
The winner of the 2023 5th Annual Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Burger Battle was Big J’s Roadhouse in Humboldt. This year, the “Taste of Hartford” event has been put on hold due to a lack of participation. (Photo/Submitted) The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce...
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota travelers rely on SD511 for real-time travel information, including road conditions, closures, construction, incidents, weather forecasts, and roadway camera images, especially during winter. This year, the South Dakota Department of...
Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEIIf your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing...
There has been chatter about “book bans” lately. Unfortunately, ideas are often not evaluated on their own merits, but rather by the number or loudness of the voices espousing them. Let’s take a moment to examine the root issue of this topic, shall we?To “ban” means...
West Central juniors Hayes Cain (front left) and Josh Wagner (front right) pose with Jeff (back left) and Chelsey (back right) of Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee Pharmacy in Hartford held a Hy-Chi fundraiser benefiting West Central’s After Prom on Wednesday, December 4. The popular...
The December Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Lillian Passmore, daughter of Allyson and Brandon Passmore, Emily Fritz, daughter of Jennifer and Scott Fritz; and Asher Morris, son of Cierra Morris. We are so proud of all of you! We...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley Mustangs family and friends were able to participate in their 1st Annual Thankful for Family Night at Crooks Elementary.The evening had several events such as inflatables, BINGO, family games, and self-led school tours. Student work...
Colton Community Angel Tree is back for third year Sara Stadem | Editor ‘Tis the season of giving, and that is what Heather Bunde and Colton Classic Corner are hoping to help with as they head into their third year of the Colton Community Angel Tree.When asked how the...
This year, the Crooks Area Working Together organization has been organizing the Crooks Parade of Lights. The event takes place on Sunday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m. and will have a new route that is a direct path along West Avenue. (Photo/Submitted) 4th Annual Crooks...