DELL RAPIDS — The annual District 7 Fall Meeting of the South Dakota American Legion will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Dell Rapids for Legionnaires from Lake, Moody, McCook, Minnehaha, Union and Lincoln counties.There will be social will begin at 11:00 a.m.,...
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Governor Noem and colleagues defend “Help Not Harm” Legislation
PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem and nine fellow governors submitted an amici curiae brief to the United States Supreme Court for the United States v. Skrmetti case. This case regards the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that, similar to South Dakota’s “Help...
Rounds, Hagerty, Colleagues call out DOJ for refusing to provide answers on prosecutions of illegal aliens registering to vote
Garland’s DOJ did not respond to initial letter on prosecutions, as evidence of thousands of cases of illegal aliens registering to vote have emergedWASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) joined his colleague Senator Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in calling out U.S....
Tri-Valley Haunted House set for one night
Pictured is the crew of the Haunted House at Tri-Valley from last year. The 4th Annual Haunted House is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, at the Colton School location with the Trick-or-Treat event from 5-5:45 p.m. The Mild Scare is from 6-6:30 p.m. and the Full...
Fire Prevention Week in Crooks
The Crooks Fire Department took time during Fire Prevention Week to help educate the students at the elementary school in Crooks. Fire Prevention Week ran from October 6-12 with this year’s campaign being, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” (Photos/Submitted)
Mystery reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on October 11, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Jennifer Gunderson. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Born in the Wild” by Lita Judge. This exciting story is about baby animals that are...
Mystery reader in second grade
Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade students were treated to a Mystery Reader on October 10, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Kristie Haines. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Wild Fibonacci Nature’s Secret Code Revealed,” by Joy N. Hulme. In this books we learned about a...
Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD urges voters to reject IM-28
IM-28 is a Threat to South Dakota’s Communities and Tourism Industry Pierre, SD – The Tourism Coalition of South Dakota (TCSD) opposes Initiated Measure 28 (IM-28), warning that the measure would create serious financial challenges for communities large and small...
Humboldt American Legion holds October meeting
The William H Crippen Post 62 of Humboldt held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 27, 2024. Commander Chuck Dubbe opened the meeting with the salute to the Flag and the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes and treasurer’s reports were read and approved....
Humboldt Auxiliary holds October meeting
Connie Lueth | Secretary The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, Humboldt, SD, held their October 7th meeting at the Humboldt Community Center. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 10 members present. After our regular opening, the...
Golden West Cooperative members gather for annual meeting, elect directors
Members of the Golden West Telecommunications Cooperative elected four board members when voting concluded at their annual meeting on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Wall. Pictured from left to right are Tanner Handcock of Wall (District II), Nate Jones of Dell Rapids...
Telling our stories
Kari Jurrens is pictured with her family; Husband, Brandon, and children, Camden and Lily. Kari has been an ad representative for New Century Press for 14 years. (Photo/Submitted) Ashley Huisman is pictured with her family; husband, Michael and children, Sterling, age...
Touchdowns, tackles, and extra points
Football players competed in the Blizzard Bowl to celebrate the end of their year. The Blizzard Bowl took place on Saturday, September 28. (Photos/Submitted) The Hartford Area Flag Football League completed their third season this year. (Photos/Submitted) Season...
Bowling for Zander brings fall festival
Mark and Becky Heathcote, parents of Zander, continue the Bowling for Zander Scholarship Tournament as a way to keep Zander’s memory alive, a way to pay tribute to his love for the sport of bowling and his sportsmanship and to give money back to area bowlers....
Mechanical Corn Picking Bee coming to Humboldt
Sara Stadem | Editor The Humboldt Threshing Show is bringing harvest time to you with a twist. The Humboldt Threshing Show (HTS) is hosting the Mechanical Corn Picking Bee which will take place on Saturday, October 19.The Mechanical Corn Picking Bee, according to...
Central Valley Struttin’ Gobblers celebrate 19th Hunting Heritage Banquet
NWTF Diamond Life Member (pictured left to right): NWTF Reg. Dir. Randy Gaskins, Greg & Becky Boddicker (Photo/Submitted) CVSG Volunteer of the Year (pictured left to right): President Phil Michaels & Joseph Michaels (Photo/Submitted) CVSG Sponsor of the Year...
It’s Salsa Showdown time
Sara Stadem | Editor Who’s ready for a showdown… a salsa showdown??Do you think you have the best salsa on this side of South Dakota? Want to show off your salsa talents? Be sure to sign up for the Salsa Showdown that will take place at the Main Street Humboldt Bar...
Humboldt’s Got Heart Farmers Market set
Sara Stadem | Editor October is a time for sweaters, coffee, and farmers markets and Humboldt’s Got Heart is gearing up for theirs! Humboldt’s Got Heart (HGH) will be hosting its Farmers Market on Saturday, October 19, in Pressler Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.According...
Oktoberfest celebrates area customers
Free themed t-shirts were given out to customers who attended Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts’ Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 2. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Grocott Ink & Thread and Doc Nik’s Flowers and Gifts celebrated...
Meet the County Commission candidates
Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent In this year’s general election, county voters are being asked to choose among three people to fill two seats on the Minnehaha County Commission.Incumbent Dean Karsky (Republican) is facing two challengers, Anny Libengood...