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West Central High School FFA to host community blood drive

Hartford, SD – The West Central High School FFA and Community Blood Bank will come together to host a community blood drive on Thursday, November 21 between 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at West Central High School (705 E. 2nd St., Hartford, SD)....

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Humboldt American Legion Auxiliary held November meeting

Submitted by Connie Lueth, Secretary The Willliam H. Crippen American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 62, Humboldt, SD held theirNovember 4th 2024, meeting at the Humboldt Community Center. President Lorena Dubbe opened the meeting with 7 members present. After our regular...

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90th birthday

The family of Darlene Hoffman of Colton is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on November 26. Send birthday wishes to PO Box 56, Colton, SD 57018.

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New Democratic Caucus Leadership

Representative Erin Healy Senator Liz Larson The South Dakota Democratic Party applauds the newly elected caucus leaders for the upcoming legislative session, including two legislators who made history.On the Senate side, Sen. Liz Larson (District 10 - Sioux Falls)...

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West Central Middle School announces seventh grade awards

September Students of the Month September Students of the Month Nominees September Students of the Month Nominees September GRIT Winners Sara Stadem | Editor West Central middle school teachers, grades 6-8, get to select students they see showing outstanding character...

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Veteran’s Day in 2B

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade classroom were treated to a visit from Veterans from the Hartford American Legion. Rick Edberg, Stan Beckstrom, Mike Wajer, and Tom Mitchell did a presentation for all of our second graders on flag etiquette and the...

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Junior Achievement lessons in second grade – 2024

The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second-grade class are pictured with Cassie Kennedy, our Junior Achievement volunteer from Experity in Sioux Falls. Cassie taught the students all about Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement is committed to developing and implementing...

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November Students of the Month in 2B

The November Students of the Month in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were: Joelle Zimmer, daughter of Karissa and Ben Zimmer, Adam Asfaha, son of Ulyana Shumelyuk and Mosazgi Asfaha; and Harper Ball, daughter of Lindsey and Jesse Ball. We are so proud of all of...

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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 November 4, 2024. Our Mystery Reader was Randi Haines. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Saving Samantha,” by Robbyn Smith van Frankenbuyzen. The story begins when they find a fox...

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Appreciating those who serve

The Tri-Valley School District had its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11. In honor of Veterans Day, South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication...

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Chasing Glory: The road to the Championship game

3rd and 4th Grade Football Team 5th and 6th Grade Football Team Sara Stadem | Editor The 3rd/4th grade Team 101 Baltic/Tri-Valley football competed in the SD Junior Football League out of Sioux Falls. On Saturday, October 26, the Baltic/Tri-Valley team traveled to...

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Anderson joins Hair Garden

Ellie Anderson has joined the Hair Garden in Humboldt. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hair Garden in Humboldt is happy to announce Ellie Anderson is joining the salon as a new stylist. Anderson will work alongside fellow stylists Kim Siemonsma, Anna...

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Farmer’s Market celebrates Fall in Humboldt

Brenda Sosa was one of the vendors at the Humboldt’s Got Heart Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 19. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer Humboldt’s Got Heart held a fall Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 19, in Pressler Park. Humboldt’s Got Heart (HGH)...

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South Dakotans celebrate IM-28 defeat

PIERRE – On Election Day, South Dakota voters defeated Initiated Measure 28, which would have eliminated state, local, and tribal taxes on items for human consumption–a $646 million hit to the state budget.“The defeat of IM-28 is a testament to the voters of South...

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