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Driving his way to success

Anthony is pictured with his dad, Tony, who went with him to the Invitational. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham completed in the 3-day tournament against the best high school golfers in the nation, golfing on three different prestigious PGA courses. (Photo/Submitted) Lanham...

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Adding life to the park with art

Mrs. Mandy DeWitt, the Tri-Valley High School Art Teacher, completed the art on the rock at the Crooks Veteran’s Park. Originally, it was going to be a collaborative project with students. However, due to scheduling conflicts, Mrs. DeWitt took the project on....

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Hartford Women of Today Chapter celebrates Founder’s Day

Hartford Women of Today gathered at the Hartford Steakhouse in May to celebrate a strong year of service and friendship. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Teresa Zimmer The local chapter of Hartford Women of Today celebrated the founding of the national Women of Today...

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From the Mayor Live Lively!

Greetings from the City of Hartford, Council, Staff, and myself. We are moving forward and taking our “Live Lively” motto to heart! The future in Hartford continues to be bright and growth in residents and new businesses continues to go forward.As Mayor, one of the...

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Hartford Through the Years

Established in 1881…The first election held in the Town of Hartford was September 10, 1896. The following were elected to office: Charles Feyder - President; George Gover - Trustee; D.B. Oaks - Trustee; Nels Haugen - Clerk; H.D. Oaks - Treasurer; and Mat Becher -...

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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce officially began operations in January 2013. Since then, we’ve been serving businesses in Hartford and the surrounding area. We’ve continued to execute our mission by working alongside the Hartford Area Development Foundation. The...

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Hartford Area Development Foundation

The Hartford Area Development Foundation (HADF) was founded in December 1979 by a group of dedicated individuals committed to the prosperity of Hartford and led by local business owners with a passion for community revitalization. Over the years, the HADF has been a...

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Recreational Opportunities

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...

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Law Enforcement

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...

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Hartford Area Fire & Rescue

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...

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Hartford Senior Center

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...

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Library

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...

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Early Learner South Dakota

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...

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Hartford Community Events

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...

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Veterans Information

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...

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Hartford Flag Football league preps for second season

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...

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Overcoming anti-boredom month

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...

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Taking in the sun during the Party in the Park

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...

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