Mustang students and staff started their second semester of the 2024-2025 school year at their brand new state-of-the-art high school on Monday, January 6. The new high school has several upgraded features such as an auditorium, a larger gymnasium, weight room, and...
On the Road to Recovery The Legion Family of Ruste-Waul 154 Montrose, along with the community of Colton, is hosting a fundraiser for the Lamer family. The benefit will help with the purchasing of equipment that Randy can use at home and for continued care. The...
With the help of volunteers and the Crooks Fire Department, the community of Crooks now has an ice rink by Sunset Park. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The Crooks community is making steady progress as it enters the new year, with 2025 bringing a new business,...
Judge Robin Houwman administered the oath of office to new Commissioner Cole Heisey at the Minnehaha County Commission meeting on Tuesday, January 7. This is Heisey’s first term. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) During the January 7 Minnehaha County Commission meeting, Judge...
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s that time of year again to brush up on your City ordinances and to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way!City of Colton:According to the City Ordinance, it is the duty of the owner, tenant, or person in possession of any...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class enjoyed making oobleck. Oobleck is a fictional form of green precipitation invented by the famous children’s author- Dr. Seuss from the book, “Bartholomew and the Oobleck.” Oobleck is a mixture of corn starch, water,...
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class are shown with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. projects they made in his honor. They enjoyed doing the projects and learned many things about his life! Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great man who worked for...
West Central Hartford Elementary students are back at school sampling different types of books at The Library Café with Mrs. Johnson. (Photo/Submitted)
The January Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Ross Tewalt, son of Angela and Bobby George and Jake Tewalt; Willow Jaspers, daughter of Rebecca and Grant Jaspers; and Haley Wallen, daughter of Jennifer and Brock Wallen. We are so proud...
Pictured is the new pick-up and drop-off procedure for the Tri-Valley Mustang students now that the Mustang high school students have moved to their new high school building. This change began effective January 6, 2025. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor The time...
The Hartford Dairy Queen has become a certified training location, which is one of five in the nation. The Hartford location will now be able to train new DQ managers and owners on how to successfully run their own branches. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff...
Blessings From Above 4 All will be offering a wide variety of items. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, January 4. (Photo/Submitted) Blessings From Above 4 All offers a selection of handmade quilts. (Photo/Submitted)...
Taylor Plooster was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The South Bar will be hosting an adult BINGO fundraiser for her and her family on January 25. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern In just under a month, on Saturday January 25th, Hartford’s South...
Leah Anderson, County Auditor Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – In a lengthy three-hour meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 31, the Minnehaha County Commission mainly heard a report on the November election from county auditor Leah Anderson.And while she did...
Sara Stadem | Editor Calling all crafters! Love to craft and have comradery? Then look no further than Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project.Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project is hosting its Monthly Crafter’s Circle on Sunday, January 19. The event takes place at 3:30 p.m. All...
Tanya McCarlson is a South Dakota licensed falconer and leader of the F.A.R.E. Group who will present at The Outdoor Campus in Sioux Falls. Scan the QR code to register today. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus Our Winter 2024 Program...
The Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus Archery Range is almost complete. The range will be open to anyone in the public to bring their own bow and use it during normal Sertoma Park hours (5 a.m.-10 p.m.). (Photos/Submitted) Submitted by Outdoor Campus, Sioux Falls The Sioux...
Scan the QR Code to the complete audio link of Eric Snodgrass talk. By Lura Roti In Farm and Ranch Country, weather gets a lot of attention. And Eric Snodgrass stands out among the climate experts farmers and ranchers follow, explained Miller rancher Andrew...
Sara Stadem | Editor It’s skate time! The Tri-Valley Elementary School is calling on you to join in for a fun night at Skate City on Tuesday, January 7, from 6-8 p.m.The theme for the night is Wacky & Wild Skate Night. So, dress up with the most wacky and wild...
By: Lt. Gov. Larry Rhoden New Year’s means looking ahead. Growing up on my family ranch, we always looked forward to a long year of hard work. After all, calving season wasn’t too far in the future. We celebrated the holidays; we wished each other “Merry Christmas!”...