To increase the safety of our downtown and test potential permanent features that are outlined in the recently engineered Downtown Master Plan, there will be a new temporary feature soon at the intersection of 1st & Main Ave, sponsored by Downtown Hartford...
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Highway 38 corridor study
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has identified the need to repair or reconstruct substantial portions of the SD Highway 38 Corridor between Humboldt and Sioux Falls in the 2030 to 2035 timeframe. In recognition of anticipated growth and changes...
Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary Meeting
By Connie Lueth, Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, of Humboldt, SD, held their meeting at the Community Center on Monday evening, April 1, 2024. President Lorena Dubbe called the meeting to order with 10 members present. We opened...
Congratulations Tri-Valley FBLA State
FBLA Seniors Isaac Nehlich, Remington Ludens, Nataliya Shkinder, Brianna Bunde, Nevaeh Grann, Emma Willis, Javier Mendoza, Reese Smith Tri-Valley Officer Team Bailey Haas (Treasurer), Danika Fluth (President), Nataliya Shkinder (Secretary), Kari Peterson (Vice...
Red Cross urges South Dakota residents to prepare for severe weather season during Severe Weather Awareness Week
Download Free Red Cross Emergency App that now includes expanded tornado features to help you prepare to protect you and your loved ones! SIOUX FALLS, SD — With the arrival of severe spring weather, including tornadoes, floods and thunderstorms, the American Red Cross...
Tri-Valley Archery brings home hardware from State Tournament
Evelyn Steineke took home first place in both the Elementary Girls 3D and Elementary Girls Bullseye. She also received the overall highest score in each element earning her two bows. (Photo/Submitted) Pictured is Tri-Valley Archers (left to right) Ryken Heronimus,...
April brings spring fever bingo
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern As April approaches, Colton Community Connected is gearing up for a busy month. Not only is the organization hosting events around the Easter season, April 27 will bring both the Spring Vendor and Craft Fair and the Spring Fever Bingo.The...
Crooks Veterans Park set for fundraisers
The Crooks Veterans Park recently had Bubbas Digging come to the park to trench in the water hydrant. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks Veterans Park has been hard at work with continuing to make headway with building the park along with holding...
West Central High School to host Community Blood Drive
Hartford, SD – West Central High School FFA and Community Blood Bank partner together to host a community blood drive Tuesday, April 9 at West Central High School (705 E. 2nd St., Hartford, SD) between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Donors can...
Minnehaha County Commission proclaims April 15-19 as Work Zone Awareness Week
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – Just as road construction work for the year is getting underway, the Minnehaha County Commission “proclaimed” April 15 through 19 would be “Work Zone Awareness Week” at their Tuesday, April 2, meeting.Mark Honerman...
Celebrate the 605 Bus Tour: Indulge in South Dakota’s Culinary and Natural Treasures
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – South Dakota residents and visitors alike are invited to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with the Celebrate the 605 Bus Tour, set to take place from June 5 to 7, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to savor the best cuisine...
February Student of the Month for West Central Middle School
Student of the Month Nominees Left to right: Vance Edberg and Aiden Lanham. (Photo/Submitted) Student of the month nominees Left to right: Mira Tuschen and Ella Harden (Missing Amelia Hawks). (Photo/Submitted) Students of the Month Left to right: Aylah Roberts and...
West Central Middle School announces GRIT award
West Central February GRIT award winners. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor West Central Middle School added another award for the school year for their students to earn which is called GRIT. The acronym stands for having guts, resiliency, initiative, and...
Johnson announces U.S. Service Academy Applications open
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) announced the application process is now open for his U.S. Service Academy nomination for the graduating Class of 2029.“It’s exciting to see South Dakotans thrive at our prestigious service academies, and...
Joy Hohn announces run for Senate
Candidate for Minnehaha County – District 9 Hartford, South Dakota – Joy Hohn of rural Hartford, announced today her candidacy for the South Dakota Senate, serving Minnehaha County District 9, including northwestern Sioux Falls, Hartford and Wall Lake.“People are the...
Mark Willadsen to run for District 9 State Senate seat
Mark Willadsen announced his candidacy today for the South Dakota State Senate representing District 9. Willadsen, a Republican, is a retired insurance agent, and has a long history of civic service in the Sioux Falls community, including 15 years in the State House...
Growing in faith: Celebrating Easter
Governor Kristi Noem “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” -Matthew 28:6This week, we celebrate the holiest day in the Christian calendar – the day of Jesus’ resurrection. Christians around the world are celebrating God...
Getting national security Right
Senator John Thune I often say that if we don’t get national security right, the rest is just conversation. Getting it right requires demonstrating not only the strength to deter threats from materializing in the first place and maintaining the capabilities to defeat...
Service and sacrifice
Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateMarch 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day on which we remember and honor those who served in the Vietnam War. Earlier this week, I had the privilege of meeting 24 men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War era....
Colton Fire and Rescue continues to train to serve communities
The Colton Fire and Rescue held a training for RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). This is a team of firefighters that are trained on how to get a down firefighter out of a burning building safely. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Colton Fire and Rescue...