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West Central class of 2024 graduates

West Central seniors clap for their fellow classmates planning to enlist in the military after graduation. Senior Lacey Harvey cracks a smile as she high-fives a family member. Valedictorian Drew Caffrey delivers her remarks. In her speech, Caffrey was both thankful...

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Mustangs receive their diplomas

Troy Nebelsivk’s family wearing custom shirts featuring his face TriValley graduates decorated their caps to their liking with sayings and decoration. Valedictorians of the class of 2024 Isaac Langloss hugs his father Alex Weinacht hugs their mother The Tri-Valley...

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Memorial Day Services

Hartford:Monday, 10:00 a.m.Observers will meet at the American Legion Hall (920 Main St)A procession with travel to Centennial Park.Light Lunch will be served by Hartford Methodist Church following program. Humboldt:Monday, 10:30 a.m.Observers will meet at the...

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What families can do to honor fallen veterans

The freedoms people living in the United States are afforded would not have been possible to provide if not for the brave efforts and undying commitment of the many individuals who have served in the nation’s armed forces. American military personnel have played vital...

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Letter From the Editor

Asa Thomas Metcalfe | Editor It’s hard to write about a high school graduation. There’s not a lot to say. You want to celebrate the graduates and let them know what a great thing they’ve accomplished. You want them to realize how much different their lives will be....

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Letter to the Editor

Why I Think Mark is ReMARKable…And You Should, too. Experience has taught me well that the phrase “honest politician” is an oxymoron. Those most adept at playing political games are only going to tell you what you want to hear, only to get your vote. And, once in...

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Sharpshooter Stelter takes bronze in Junior Olympics 

Mausten Stelter is pictured at age 8 after his first BB gun competition. Mausten Stelter poses with sister, Elle, at a sharpshooting competition. Marylou Nagel | Writer  Hartford’s Mausten Stelter is a Junior Olympics bronze medal winner. The fifteen-year-old...

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Minnehaha County Fire Departments come together for training

A propane tank explodes in a controlled demonstration for Minnehaha County fire and rescue departments to practice rescue techniques. (Photo submitted by Minnehaha County) A tree was felled onto a car for a training exercise. Local fire crews trained with simulated...

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Locals win big at annual fundraiser

Charles Lueth of Hartford holds his second prize check. (Photo submitted.) Jeff Spyksma holds his first-place prize check. (Photo submitted.) Humboldt Fire & Ambulance Annual Fundraiser was held in mid-April and the winners were:3rd place $1000.00 Tom Even from...

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2024 HHRTL Jamboree Baby Crawl

Astrid Fonkerts reaches in for the 2023 HHRTL Baby Crawl win. (Photo submitted by Lisa Ulmer) Submitted by Lisa Ulmer Don’t miss the babies at Hartford Jamboree Day, Saturday, June 15th.  Register your scooter, (crawler, dawdler) right after the parade. Race...

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Humboldt American Legion holds May meeting

Flag Disposal Box The Humboldt American Legion now has a Flag Disposal box in Humboldt. It is located on the northwest corner of the Community Center. This is where you can dispose of worn US flags and the American Legion will have a proper flag disposal ceremony of...

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Borns receives scholarship

(L -R) Auxiliary members, Connie Lueth, Marsha (Meyer) Myers, and Margie Meyer present Alex Borns (center) with a certificate of scholarship. Submitted by Connie Lueth The William H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary of Humboldt awarded a $1000 Scholarship to Alexa...

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Celebrating Mothers

Governor Kristi Noem May 10, 2024 Being a mom and a grandma has been the biggest blessing of my life. My kids and my grandkids are motivation to get up every single day and fight for a better future for all South Dakotans.   My number one goal as Governor has always...

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Smoke season

A small editorial by Asa Thomas Metcalfe I’m lucky enough to know a cohort of Canadian journalists in Edmonton and Calgary. I get a forest-fire warning from our friends to the North just a tad bit quicker than many Americans. It works much like Groundhog Day but in...

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Tractors and Tantrums

Dusty Johnson BIG UpdateIt was great to chat with Agriculture Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) about the upcoming Farm Bill. We’re getting closer to having the final text introduced, and I look forward to committee action on the bill to provide necessary updates to our...

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