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....
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Get ready for country fun in Colton
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...
Senator Pressler enjoys hometown parade
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...
WC Booster Club to hold golf tournament
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...
Humboldt celebrates summer with annual Main Street Days
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....
SDSU Extension hosting Integrated Pest Management Field School
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...
Lt. Governor Larry Rhoden breaks ground on Hartford’s new Industrial Park
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...
Colton Fire and Rescue keeps busy during Country Days
Each year at Colton Country Days, Colton Fire and Rescue put on a water activity in the park. This year, Colton Fire and Rescue will be doing water wars where two teams will be shooting water at a barrel on a line moving it back and forth until one team gets it all...
Blood and platelet donors critically needed in July
Donors can help hospitals stay prepared to weather challenges this summerMINNEAPOLIS — This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all...
Four new members elected to STC Foundation Board
SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Southeast Technical College Foundation board has elected four new members that began 3-year terms on July 1. The STC Foundation, a separate, non-profit entity from the college, manages fundraising, accumulation of new assets and supports STC’s...
Southeast Technical College offers fall start for Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program
SIOUX FALLS, SD - Staying true to Southeast Technical College’s mission to meet the workforce needs of the region, STC is adding a fall cohort for its Behavioral and Mental Health Technician program for the Fall 2024 semester.“The community need for behavioral and...
Democrats’ “show vote summer” distracts from real, unfinished work
Senator John Thune With Election Day only four months away, Democrats are getting understandably nervous. After all, three years of heightened inflation, a crisis at the southern border, and global instability are not exactly an ideal record on which to run. So...
A more perfect union
Johnson and the Mueller Pallets Team Representative Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateJuly 4 marks 248 years of American pride and patriotism. As we celebrate by going to local parades, hosting a cookout, or watching the fireworks, we remember our greatest values: freedom,...
Siouxland summer programming in full swing
The Siouxland Library has several programs that children and adults can sign up for throughout the summer months. Please visit their website, www.siouxlandlib.org, to see a calendar of events near you. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern A longtime staple...
Local CVSG Chapter celebrates the 4th with patriotism
The CVSG and WrapAbility teamed up together to refurbish the American Flag drop off box at the Veterans Memorial in Hartford. (Photo/Scott Nelson) Sara Stadem | Editor The Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers – National Wild Turkey Federation celebrated their patriotism...
More FUN coming to a community near you
The Fun Nook coming soon Sara Stadem | Editor Paul and Desiree Osborne, former Colton residents, were first looking to open a place in a community that focused an area for friends and family to gather together - a place to spend time together while enjoying some good...
Hartford Ace Hardware to host summer blood drive
Harford, SD – Hartford Ace Hardware, and Community Blood Bank will hold a summer blood drive Thursday, July 11 between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with donor registration located inside the store. The public will have an opportunity to donate...
2024 Rangeland and Soils Days hosts more than 100 youth
The Tri-Valley 4-H Soil Judging Team of Ryker Bradley, Luke Horstman and Tucker Peterson, all of Salem, coached by Tanner Peterson, Tri-Valley, took 2nd place. (Photo/Submitted) West Central FFA took second in the Go-Getter range judging during Rangeland and Soil...
Humboldt Lawnmower Poker Run registration change
The Humboldt Lawnmower Poker Run Committee has announced a change in registration locations. Due to traffic and safety concerns, registration will now be held at Prairie Wind Trailers beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3.This year’s Poker Run is for Briggs...
Humboldt to celebrate with Party in the Park
Marylou Nagel | Writer Celebrate the summer in Humboldt on Saturday, July 13, with the annual Party in the Park.The day starts off at the Humboldt Fire Hall with a pancake breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m.Fun at Pressler Park starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m....