Sara Stadem | Editor Before summer comes to an end and school begins, the community of Baltic has one more event to bring people together for all ages. The 2024 Baltic Dog Days is set for Friday, August 9, through Sunday, August 11.Lacey Harrington, Community...
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Fall sports mean sports physical time
Sara Stadem | Editor The fall sports season has arrived which means it’s that time of year ago to get your athletes in for their yearly sports physicals.Tri-Valley athletesAccording to the Tri-Valley School District, there are two links available pertaining to annual...
South Dakota – Vote No on H Campaign formed to protect current voting process
“Vote No on H” has formally launched a Ballot Question Committee campaign. Vote No on H refers to the South Dakota Amendment H on the November ballot. This ballot question decides how candidates are selected in the South Dakota primaries. Currently, South Dakota...
Temporary traffic devices and speed reductions to be placed during Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
STURGIS, S.D. - Due to the increased traffic volumes expected during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will activate temporary traffic signals at the following locations:S.D. Highway 34/79 and Nellie Avenue;S.D....
Late summer adventures
Steven Hunhoff by hole in rock at Frerichs Farm in Wilmot By John Andrews The days are getting shorter. Families are already checking back-to-school shopping lists. And did I see an aisle of Christmas lights at Menards last weekend? No, that must have been a...
Single event and athletic season tickets available now
(Sioux Falls, SD) – The Sioux Falls School District (SFSD) is excited to announce the implementation of a new, cashless ticketing system for all district-sponsored activities, athletics, and fine arts events. In partnership with Iowa-based company Bound, this...
Summer reading ends with a pool party
Sara Stadem | Editor Before you put those swimsuits away and dust off those backpacks for school, there is time for one more pool party! Siouxland Libraries is hosting an End of Summer Party and you are invited!This party includes games, refreshments, door prizes, and...
Get ready to fish the day away
HAOC to host ‘Take a Kid Fishing’ day Sara Stadem | Editor The best days are spent fishing, some might say, and for those that think that or want to find out, will have the opportunity to do just that… and all you have to do is show up!The Harford Area Optimist Club...
Reliabank to host Back to School Bash
Marylou Nagel | Writer Reliabank will be holding a Back to School Bash for Tri-Valley and West Central students on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Hartford City Park at 202 N. Vandemark Avenue.Everyone is welcome to attend this free event!“Enjoy Pizza...
Short agenda for one meeting ends with more talk about previously proposed Home Rule
Former Sioux Falls Mayor Rick Knobe talked to Minnehaha County Commissioners about the benefits of a Home Rule form of government during their Tuesday, July 23, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – During a briefing to...
Main Street Humboldt Bar holds Musicfest
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern At the beginning of July, Humboldt held its annual Main Street Days celebration, with three days of festivities, food and fun following. The event has been a staple of summers in the community for many years. This year, one local...
Another year of taking in Colton
The Colton Firefighters Auxiliary and Colton Fire and Rescue took part in the Colton County Days parade. (Photos/Colton Firefighters Auxiliary) Colton Fire and Rescue had their free will donation Pork Loin Feed on Saturday following the parade. In addition to the...
Downtown Hartford Inc. celebrates ribbon cutting ceremony
Pictured (from left to right) is Sandy Dean, Michelle Schilling, Arden Jones, Scott Schrader, Kaitlyn Kibler, and Wynne Hindt during the ribbon cutting for the Downtown Hartford Inc. historic photo project. (Photo/Submitted) Hartford, SD – Downtown Hartford Inc....
Daycare visits local businesses
Aaliyah, Maggie, Mollie & Aiden look at the map of the new Hartford Community Magazine to see what points they know. (Photos/Kari Jurrens) Isla, Linkyn, & Dreyton find a picture of someone they know in the Hartford Community Magazine. Stepping Stones Daycare...
Golf, prizes, and connecting
The Harford Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 7th Annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, August 6. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. (Photo/Submitted) Chamber to host Golf Classic Sara Stadem | Editor The 7th Annual Golf Classic is right...
JAG-SD celebrates 15 years, announces new programs & challenge grant
SIOUX FALLS, SD — Jobs for America’s Graduates – South Dakota (JAG-SD), a state-based non-profit that serves youth who face significant challenges, celebrated their 15-year anniversary of serving South Dakota’s youth. Three high schools announced new JAG programs for...
Area organizations receive $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy Operation Round Up® Grant Program
More than $30,000 given to community groups in South Dakota and Minnesota Six organizations serving Minnehaha County residents received a combined $9,500 from Sioux Valley Energy’s Operation Round Up® program during the June 2024 Sioux Valley Energy Customers’ Trust...
Tickets on sale for Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala
(Photo/Submitted) Fundraiser benefits Make-A-Wish, cancer survivor scholarships, and missionary work SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Tables and tickets are now available for the Third Annual Earn The Gift Gala, set for Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention...
Court Services Officers, Parole Agents and Juvenile Corrections Agents recognized for their work in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D.— Gov. Kristi Noem has officially proclaimed the week of July 21, 2024, as Court Services Officer, Parole Agent, and Juvenile Corrections Agent Week in South Dakota. This week-long campaign aims to honor the invaluable work that community corrections...
Johnson votes for election integrity
Political News Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) voted to secure the integrity of American elections by passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent noncitizens from voting in federal elections. The SAVE Act would...