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Hair Garden welcomes Nolz

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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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