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Mrs. Meirose Reads “Green Eggs and Ham” Book

Our Music Teacher, Mrs. Meirose read to Mrs. Spielmann’s second graders on Read Across America Day, March 1, 2024. The book she read was the classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss.“Do you like green eggs and ham?” asks Sam-I-am. In a house or with a mouse? In a...

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Dr. Knight guest reader on Dr. Suess’ birthday

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on March 1, 2024. Our Guest Reader was Dr. Knight, our West Central School District’s Superintendent. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Thidwick, The Big-Hearted Moose,” by Dr. Seuss....

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Mrs. Gregg guest reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on February 29, 2024, Read Across America Day. Our Guest Reader was our Hartford Elementary Academic Interventionist, Mrs. Gregg. We enjoyed listening to the book, “The Sneetches” by...

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Laura Johnson guest reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on Read Across America Day, March 1, 2024. Our Guest Reader was Mrs. Johnson, our Hartford Elementary librarian. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go” by Dr....

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Mrs. Bahrenfuss guest reader in second grade

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class were treated to a Guest Reader on “Read Across America Week.” Our Guest Reader was Mrs. Bahrenfuss, our Hartford Elementary Principal. On February 29, we enjoyed listening to the book, “Hooray for Diffendorfer Day”...

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Mustangs celebrate Read Across America Week and FFA

Celebrating Read Across America Week The Tri-Valley Mustang 3rd grade teachers embraced Dr. Suess’s “The Cat in the Hat” spirit during the Read Across America Week. (Photo/Submitted) The Mustang students had a week of celebration! The students spent a week celebrating...

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Week 9 2024 South Dakota Legislature Report

25th district Representative Randy Gross The 99th session of the South Dakota Legislature is in the books, except for a final one-day meeting on March 25 to consider any vetoes that may be made by the Governor. As with most legislative sessions, this one had its own...

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The good, the bad and the ugly

Senator Brent “B.R.” Hoffman Ask any senator or representative to summarize the legislative session, and you’ll likely get a different answer from each one of them. Which makes sense, given the wide range of perspectives and constituencies that shape our opinions and...

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Getting to know your Chamber members

Sara Stadem | Editor As the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce keeps rolling into their 2024 year, they welcome new Chamber members while celebrating returning members.The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) was under the leadership of President Ashlie Matthews,...

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Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend

Troy Schwans | Managing Editor of The Special It’s that time of year again when we “spring ahead” in what is officially known as Daylight Saving Time. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning we will set our clocks ahead to 3:00 a.m., effectively moving an hour of daylight from...

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Lions or Lyons? It depends

Submitted by Sue Hovey The Sioux Empire Fair is held on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Dell Rapids Lions are known for their delicious pancakes. Lyons, SD, population 70, is an unincorporated community 10 miles north of Sioux Falls. Lions Clubs...

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Fellow South Dakotan,

The Senate Page Program is a wonderful way for high schoolers to see firsthand what happens in the U.S. Senate. Pages have the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operations of the Senate, including delivering correspondence and legislative materials to...

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Leaping into spring

Leaping into spring means a little fun on this “extra day” in February for the Tri-Valley Mustangs! Mustangs in 5-8th grade celebrated Leap Year with a little fun and fact. The science teachers put together a LEAP FROG HUNT. 100 miniature frogs were hidden around the...

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Mustangs learn about hydroponics

Mrs. Van Asselt’s 5th grade class has been exploring hydroponics in the classroom. Throughout this process, the class will continue to dive into the background of hydroponics and study the vegetables being grown. The students also stated guesses of which they think...

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Three Cheers for our Cheerleaders!

Tri-Valley Basketball Cheer Pictured are the Tri-Valley Mustang basketball cheerleaders for the 2023-24 season. Pictured (left to right) is Aubree Johnson, Avery Felsheim, Hailey McNamara, Sydney Schnider, and Rosalynn Focken. (Photo/Submitted) West Central Basketball...

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Letter to the editor

Midwesterners are appalled by news stories of mobs of looters ransacking stores while owners look on helplessly and law enforcement fails to intervene, neutered by orders to stand down. We naively think such lawlessness cannot happen here, but it can and is. Summit...

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