Century Square Park is located on the corner of 2nd St and Main Ave. The Veterans Memorial is located in the park. This park has a shelter and gazebo where you, your family, and friends can share a nice picnic.Hartford’s Hometown Christmas tree lighting is held there...
The City of Hartford currently has 24/7 law enforcement services through the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division. As your contracted deputy sheriff for the city of Hartford, ensuring the safety and security of our community is my top priority. To...
Hartford Fire & Rescue has a rich history of serving the community and its residents. The department was established with the primary mission of ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals in the area. For over 120 years, Hartford Fire & Rescue has...
The Gage House is home to Hartford’s Senior Citizens. It is nestled between the town library and Hartford City Hall. The Hartford Senior Citizens had their first meeting in 1970 and have been operating as a non-profit corporation since1976. Working together, they...
Siouxland Libraries – Hartford Branch The Hartford Library, Branch of Siouxland Libraries is a joint venture of the City of Hartford and Minnehaha County. The library is located at 119 N. Main Ave, Hartford, in the Gage House/Senior Citizen Center. In 2024, the...
At the beginning of 2024, the West Central School, the City of Hartford, and the Hartford Area Development Foundation joined forces and began the process for Hartford and Humboldt to be recognized as South Dakota Early Learning Communities. This opportunity brings key...
HARTFORD JAMBOREE DAYSHartford, South Dakota, a town with a big heart and a strong sense of community, hosts an annual event that embodies the essence of small-town charm and togetherness. Hartford Jamboree Days is a beloved celebration that brings together residents...
Hartford American Legion History of Urban-Hanson Post 118, Hartford SDThe original American Legion Charter was given to the Hartford Post by the Department of South Dakota on December 15, 1919. It was named the Ferdinand Urban Post 118 of Hartford, after the first...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Last Autumn, Hartford’s Flag Football League began its inaugural season. The idea came to the league’s board members Chad DeJong, Kyle Roth and Tony Axtell after talking with members of Hartford’s Sports and Recreation board. “We noticed...
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – This week, the Minnehaha County Commission meeting room was again full and spilled out into the overflow area, but this time the people gathered were not all one sided and were not there to talk about...
Sara Stadem | Editor Most often, people feel like summer is on the rapid pace of coming to an end once the 4th of July is over. Summer seems to fly by with a blink of an eye. Although there is still half the summer left, summer might be slowing down for some. Maybe...
Community members, family, and friends were able to celebrate the summer sun in Humboldt on Saturday, July 13, with their annual Party in the Park. The community kickstarted their day with the pancake breakfast at the Humboldt Fire Hall with the remaining festivities...
Sioux Falls, SD – The fourth annual Sioux Falls Leadership Summit, “Master Your Influence,” is set to take place on September 19 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD. This premier event, hosted by the Sales and Marketing Executives (SME) of Sioux...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters captured their historic first National Championship win at the Daisy National BB Gun Championship which took place in Rogers, Arkansas. The HSS was represented by (back row, left to right) Kendall Anderson, Mausten Stelter, and Ema Dissing....
Community members, families, and friends can partake in the Colton Country Days parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Eric “Boone” Oyen Memorial Co-Ed Softball Tournament is another activity that community members can take part in at Colton Country...
Catching up with friendsSenator Larry Pressler and Rosie Sieverding enjoyed visiting during Humboldt Main Street Days on Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Jon Beringer) Parading down the streetSenator Larry Pressler rides parade organizer and business owner, Dave Durshan...
Sara Stadem | Editor Who’s ready to tee off for a good time? The West Central Booster Club will be hosting their 2024 Booster Club Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 27, at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford.The 18 hole, 4-person scramble has a 9 .m. shotgun start...
Main Street Humboldt Bar’s Dave Derschan poses with just a fraction of the many cars entered into Main Street Days Car and Bike Show on Saturday, July 6. (Photo/Kelly O’Gorman) Cars and trucks lined up for the parade at Humboldt Main Street Days on Saturday, July 6....
Participants use nets to capture insects during an SDSU Extension IPM Field School. The next field school is on July 23, 2024, at the SDSU Volga Farm. (Photo/SDSU Extension) BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State University Extension will host an Integrated Pest...
Hartford, SD – Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden attended the groundbreaking ceremony for North Oaks Industrial Park that took place Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., just north of SDHWY 38 and North Oaks Ave.This development would not have been possible without the...