Hartford/Humboldt Legion is heading to StateThe Hartford/Humboldt Legion team sealed their place at the State Tournament which takes place Friday, July 29 through Tuesday, August 2, in Gregory. (Photo/Submitted)
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Crooks’ Thursday Night Thunder enters third year
Thursday Night Thunder is in their third year of giving back and helping local charities. Thursday Night Thunder takes place at Critters Dive Bar and Pizza in Crooks and works together with the Crooks community and the local motorcycle community. (Photo/Submitted)...
Minnehaha County Camp teaches youth cooperatives and pollination
Pictured are the youth that attended the Minnehaha County Day Camp in Hartford. Front row (left to right) is Emmy, Clare, Cashlynn V., Oliver E., Dace B., Jessa H., Kailey M., Lane C., and Cooper K. Middle row (left to right) is Carter S., Bo H., Lilly C., Oliver W.,...
Chamber celebrates Hartford with summer tradition
Back for a second year was the Goodroad Band who performed at the Downtown Block Party in Hartford. The local group provided free entertainment for community members throughout the event. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Marylou Nagel | Writer The Hartford Area Chamber of...
Ready, set, golf time
Sara Stadem | Editor The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce (HACC) are cleaning up their clubs and getting ready to host their 5th Annual Golf Classic, which will be held Wednesday, August 3, at Central Valley Golf Course in Hartford.The 4-person team, 18-hole scramble...
Tips on tampon shortages
Kiri Scott | Writer In recent months you may have noticed your tampon brand is either missing from the shelves or gone up in price. Due to the last few years of the pandemic still affecting our current manufacturing ability, as well as a shortage in supply, tampons...
Harstad to showcase her music talents at SDSU
Tri-Valley Mustang Lauren Harstad will be furthering her music career when she heads to SDSU this fall. Harstad will be double majoring in Music Education and Psychology. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Tri-Valley Mustang graduate Lauren Harstad has decided to...
Massage… a time for pampering or healing?
Benefits of massage therapy Kerri Brockhaus has been in the massage therapy career field for over 18 years and is the owner of Caring Touch Massage. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Sara Stadem | Editor After a long week of work, a weekend sitting at ball games, or maybe a...
Crooks City Council sets sights on the future
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern The Crooks City Council once again held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 12, at the Crooks Community Center. The unspoken theme of the meeting seemed to be the future, with the Council revealing, debating and discussing various...
Food Truck Wednesdays offer Hartford some tasty variety
Food Truck Wednesday takes place every other week during the summer from 5 – 8pm at the X-IT 387 Plaza. (Photo/Submitted) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Getting its start in 2020 as a community Cinco de Mayo celebration, Food Truck Wednesdays, hosted at the X-IT Plaza...
Protests and their purpose
Kiri Scott | Writer Response to Roe v. Wade in South Dakota is mixed as the new trigger law takes effect and announcements for a stricter one to come into the discussion. The already strict law will potentially affect more than abortions in areas that protect safe sex...
2nd Annual Youth Fishing Day set
Sara Stadem | Editor Community members and families are able to take in another summer event before the summer days roll into back-to-school sales and fall practice for sports. The 2nd Annual Youth Fishing Day (YFD), hosted by The Hartford Area Optimist Club (HAOC),...
Miracle Treat Day and South Dakota miracles
Kiri Scott | Writer Miracle Treat Day is planned to help raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals every year. The program helps raise money for children to receive the care they need when going to a hospital, helping with costs where insurance may not...
July and what it means for you
Kiri Scott | Writer As we reach mid-July, a little information about the month and its history of independence, and ancestry can help connect readers to how amazing the month truly is. July is a month of many different independent celebrations such as in Canada and...
Record road travel alongside record prices
Kiri Scott | Writer A survey by AAA brings new data into the discussion of high gas prices and road travel, showing that no matter the gas prices South Dakotans still plan on various travel activities. Mentioning evidence of this from July 4 weekend traffic...
Roads not taking the heat
Kiri Scott | Writer With recent heat waves, keeping an eye out for unsafe conditions is crucial to your safety and many others. Driving to your local pool or the grocery store can be like an ordinary trip until you spot something happening on the road that you have...
Food, games and music time
Colton Country Days has arrived There are several events that community members are able to participate in or watch at the city park during Colton Country Days such as the Dakota Kids Pedal Pull, Chicken BINGO, water wars and more. (Photos/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem |...
Tri-Valley Archery shoots their way to success
Pictured are Tri-Valley Archery athletes that participated in the National Archery Tournament in Sandy, UT. (Photo/Submitted) Adie Stadem | Staff Intern The Tri-Valley Archery (TVA) team competed at the World Finals in Louisville, Kentucky to end their 2022 season...
Picnic in the Park brings safety success
A member of the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) donated her time to come to the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park to fit children with bicycle helmets. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor Community members in Dell...
Fire safety, not just for people
Tips for pet fire safety Sara Stadem | Editor When moving into a new home, suggestions are made to have plans set in place for emergencies such as unpredictable weather or a fire to ensure everyone in the family knows of said plan and gets out safely. Most schools...