Grace Nolz will join the Hair Garden in Humboldt on January 2. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden in Humboldt will soon be home to a third stylist. Grace Nolz will join Kim Siemonsma and Anna Busser in the salon beginning January 2.Nolz grew up...
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Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce holds Legislative update
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 2024 Legislative Update for Chamber members with Sen. Brent (“B.R.”) Hoffman and Rep. Bethany Soye in attendance. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Amy M. Farr The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce held a 2024 Legislative...
Chamber hosts Hometown Breakfast
The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Hometown Breakfast at the Hartford Area Fire & Rescue. (Photos/Submitted) Submitted by Amy M. Farr Hometown Breakfast Christmas was held on Sunday, December 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Hartford Area Fire...
South Dakota School Superintendents and Associated School Boards applaud Governor and Legislature
The Executive Board of the South Dakota School Superintendents Association and the Associated School Boards of South Dakota issues the following statement in response to Governor Noem’s Budget Address and her leadership in response to the financial needs of our public...
Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary holds December meeting
Submitted by: Connie Lueth An informal meeting consisting of 11 members, including 2 new members, was held following our potluck supper in observance of Christmas. We introduced and welcomed Pat Reiners from Humboldt and Jean Ordal from Hartford. The treasurer’s...
South Dakota leaders announce coalition to protect South Dakota’s ag future
Ensuring opportunities for rural communities and the next generation South Dakota – A group of prominent and well-respected ag producers and supporters in South Dakota announced today the formation of a new coalition: Protect South Dakota’s Ag Future. The coalition’s...
Hartford holiday celebration wraps up
Sara Stadem | Editor Community members, family, and friends were able to gather together and enjoy the holiday season during Hartford’s Hometown Christmas on Sunday, December 3. The day had events for all ages ranging from horse drawn wagon rides to cookie decorating,...
Minnesota State University, Mankato to award 1,772 degrees at end of fall semester
MANKATO, Minn. - Minnesota State University, Mankato awarded 1,772 degrees to 1,617 students at the end of the fall 2023 semester, with commencement ceremonies scheduled for 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, Dec. 9 in Taylor Center’s Bresnan Arena on the Minnesota State...
Mystery reader in second grade
The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on December 5, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Pam Graham. We enjoyed listening to the book, “ The Biggest Snowman Ever” by Steven Kroll. In this book we learned that when the mayor of...
It’s beginning to smell like Christmas!
Mustang students in Mrs. Tracy Vogt’s Foods & Nutrition classes, ranging from 9th through 12th grade, joined together with the Colton Kindergartens to gear up for the holiday season to make some sugar cookies together. There were a total of 54 students in Mrs....
Stofferahn hits her way to Butler University
Trojan senior Emillee Stofferahn, with her family by her side, signed with Butler University to continue her softball career while furthering her education next fall. (Photos/Susan Hanley) Sara Stadem | Editor Trojan Emillee Stofferahn, daughter of Pat and Tabitha...
Summit Carbon Solutions invites stakeholders to tour Marion Ethanol Plant
Skyline view of NuGen Energy in Marion. (Photo/Submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The New Era Summit Carbon Solutions CEO Lee Blank and COO James Powell visited NuGen Energy on Wednesday, November 29. During the visit, many influential stakeholders were also...
Walk-in warrant program to be held at Minnehaha Co. sheriff’s office this weekend
County jail warden Mike Mattson tells Minnehaha County Commissioners about the jails “Walk-in Warrants” program at the Tuesday, December 5, meeting. (Photo/Dave Baumeister) Dave Baumeister | County Correspondent SIOUX FALLS – On Tuesday, county jail warden Mike...
Homestead Hills holds groundbreaking
Homestead Hills held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, December 3rd. They are excited to help revitalize downtown Hartford with a mixed-use building possibly for retail/office space, café or event space. They are still working on plans and look forward to bringing...
Reliabank has Santa Claus connection
Red mailboxes outside of all Reliabank locations are ready to collect letters to Santa Claus. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Reliabank has a direct route to Santa Claus this year. Kids can write a letter to Santa and bring it to the red mailbox located...
American education week observed
Pictured (left to right) are teachers Shelby Harris and Bailey Nester receiving apples from Auxiliary member Sheryl Siemonsma in observance of American Education Week. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Donna Beck The American Legion Auxiliary observed American Education...
Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce holds mixer
Submitted by Amy M. Farr Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce December Progressive Membership Mixer was held on Tuesday, December 5th from 5 – 7 p.m. at 800 S. Western Ave.This mixer was a great way for people to meet three different businesses at one time, but also...
Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
Give a gift, get a gift when donors come to give in December MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for patients waiting for care over the...
UJS warns public about jury duty phone scams
PIERRE, S.D.— The South Dakota Unified Judicial System is warning the public about a nationwide telephone scam threatening arrest for missing jury duty.During the call, the scammer impersonates a law enforcement officer or court official and claims the victim has...
Construction of Mapleton Golf Club in South Dakota commences
Pictured is the Mapleton Golf Club Artist Rendering and a sketch of the Mapleton Golf Club Course. (Photos/Submitted) Pictured is the aerial view of the new Mapleton Golf Club which will be going up five miles north of downtown Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) (LINCOLN,...