BIG Update Representative Dusty Johnson For 11 years, schools across America have been prohibited from serving 2% or whole milk to students. The prohibition began when the Obama administration imposed ill-informed school lunch regulations. Without a variety of milk...
West Central School Marylou Nagal | Writer The West Central High School Chorus, under the direction of Laurie Gratz, presented its Madrigal Lite on Thursday, December 14, and Friday, December 15. The group performed the program, “Sorry Tellers,” and brought holiday...
West Central School The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s second grade class were treated to a Mystery Reader on December 12, 2023. Our Mystery Reader was Morgyn Driscoll. We enjoyed listening to the book, “Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree, by Robert Barry. In this book we...
West Central School The students in Mrs. Spielmann’s, Mrs. Peterson’s, Mrs. Johnson-Pfaff’s and Mrs. Christensen’s classes enjoyed a visit at Senior Citizen’s Center in Hartford on December 14. The students sang songs and enjoyed their time there. We wanted to bring...
Tri-Valley School 17 members of the Tri-Valley High School FCCLA Chapter traveled to Dell Rapids on December 11, to participate in the Region V FCCLA Meeting. Chapter members met with 13 other neighboring chapters to participate in various activities sponsored by this...
Tri-Valley student Grant Schlueter submitted an idea to the SD Big Idea Competition where he won his category which resulted in him winning $500 cash and a $500 scholarship to NSU. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Ever had an idea on starting a business but...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 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...