The 2023 Tri-Valley Homecoming is upon us and the homecoming royalty candidates have been selected! Congratulations to the Tri-Valley Homecoming Royalty Candidates selected by the senior Class of 2024. Pictured front row (left to right) is Hillary Hastings, Brianna...
The Hartford Smoke Shop held its soft opening on August 21. Located in the same building as Unity Road, the shop offers a range of products that do not require a medical license. The store will celebrate its official grand opening on September 27. (Photo/Submitted)...
Mrs. Fluth, the Tri-Valley High School Business and Computer teacher, received the 2022-2023 “Teacher Educator of the Year” Award at the SDACT Banquet which she received at the SDACTE Banquet. The banquet was held in Madison at Dakota State University campus....
The Avera Careflight was at the Public Safety Day in Hartford. Those in attendance were able to see the first responders in action and take off when they unexpectedly had to leave due to a medical call. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The parking lot of the...
Sara Stadem | Editor As homecoming kicks off for Tri-Valley with coronation on Tuesday night, there are other events and activities taking place throughout the week. One event that takes place for the younger Mustangs will be the Little Mustang Night which is a...
(Photo/Porter Jensen) Sara Stadem | Editor Area towns will be looking for the assistance of their community members to find and detect lead pipes in the area due to a nationwide initiative to remove all lead pipes from drinking water safety. This initiative was...
The Crooks Community Child Care Center was founded by mothers who saw a need for children in the Crooks community and will be celebrating 20 years this September. They hope to get to break ground on their new location this fall as part of their anniversary...
The Humboldt Sharpshooters were represented at the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match by Hailey Forrest, Mackennzie Anderson, Zane Price, Garrett Border, Issac McMartin, and Izzy Rotert. In the Returning Champions division, HSS was represented by Braylon...
Local first responders prepare for emergencies Sara Stadem | Editor Local first responders worked together during a training last week in order to be prepared for real life emergency situations. The Harford Area Fire and Rescue held the training which took place...
Members of the Humboldt Lawn Mower Poker Run committee present Deb Stofferahn (center) with funds raised from the annual event. (Photo/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer The 23rd annual Humboldt Lawn Mower Poker Run was held on Saturday, August 5.Despite the rainy...
Jeremy Hoek joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in October 1998, following in the footsteps of his parents. He is a certified Firefighter 1 & 2. (Photo/Submitted) Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Jeremy J. Hoek joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in October...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley School District opened their doors of their most recent addition of the district to the community on Friday, August 11. The Tri-Valley School District held their open house for the Crooks Elementary school from 5-7 p.m.Community...
Sara Stadem | Editor The Tri-Valley cross country team and TVEA (Tri-Valley Education Association) are teaming up to bring some color run fun to the Tri-Valley School District and community members while helping feed South Dakota.Mrs. Bridget Ebert, President of the...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special Dedicated aficionados of music, particularly the faithful followers of the Salem band, “Something New,” are soon poised to experience a final and unforgettable farewell concert. On Sunday, August 27, 2023, the iconic band will...
Thresher 33 year celebrationCommunity members gathered together on Saturday, August 12, for the 33rd Annual Humboldt Threshing Show. Unfortunately, due to wet grounds, the event was not able to continue on Sunday, August 13. (Photos/Submitted) Marylou Nagel | Writer...
Colton Fire and Rescue Sara Stadem | Editor Mason Hollaren joined the Colton Fire and Rescue in January of 2023. As to what inspired him to join, Hollaren explained, “I have always had an interest and I was finally at a comfortable spot in my life to be able to...
Sara Stadem | Editor The City of Hartford is the same community but with a new look. With the help of their webhost, Catalis, the City of Hartford’s website got a face lift. Their newly designed website went live on July 25.As to what prompted the change, City...
Mr. Josh Carda has been hired as the new Elementary Principal for the Tri-Valley School District. Mr. Carda and his wife, Tami, have two children; Kael (8th grader) and Mira (3rd grader). (Photo/Submitted) Carda hired as new Elementary Principal Sara Stadem | Editor...
Community members, families, and friends spend time at the Colton Pool throughout the summer months. The Colton Pool Renovation Project was created in 2017 in hopes to raise money to make needed improvements to the pool. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor The...
Crooks Flag Football has hit the fields for practice with record breaking registration numbers this season with a total of 340 players. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern Players and coaches in both Crooks and Hartford are getting ready for the start...