Members of the Hartford Area Fire and Rescue attended the South Dakota State Fire School in June which was held in Pierre. Those that attended included back row (left to right) Brice Zwak and Braydon Johnson. Middle row (left to right) include Austin Eggebraaten,...
The Goodroad band will be back this year for the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Block Party which will take place on Wednesday, July 20, from 5 – 9pm. (Photo/Sara Stadem) Sara Stadem | Editor As summer rolls into July, the Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce...
(Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Interested in books and looking to join a book club? Well, Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project (BRB) might have what you are interested in.BRB has been hosting a book club since January 2019, according owner Callie Tuschen, with the...
Tri-Valley Mustang graduate Isaac McFarland (right) performed during the Rock of Ages musical. McFarland is attending SDSU in the fall to continue his education by majoring in Music Entrepreneurship. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor Tri-Valley Mustang graduate...
Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern During their monthly meeting on Monday, June 27, the Crooks Planning and Zoning Commission (CPZC) considered an intriguing proposal for a potential new business in the city: an indoor cannabis farm and cultivation plant. The facility,...
Pictured is Joy Smith (left), phlebotomist, taking a blood donation from Jake Dybedahl at Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project on June 28. (Photo/Kami Leih) Sara Stadem | Editor Since 2019, the Buffalo Ridge Brewing Project (BRB) has been gathering community members to give...
Tammy Chamley | Editor of Dells City Journal This coming Sunday, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office will host their 2nd Annual Picnic in the Park. From 3-7pm on Sunday, July 10, the Minnehaha County Deputies and Dell Rapids Fire/EMS will be in the Dell Rapids City...
Bob Needles (center) poses with his family at the Legion Tournament held in Humboldt on June 24. Before the game a ceremony was held renaming the field in his honor. (Photo/Abby Mitchell) Abby Mitchell | Staff Intern This past Friday, on June 24, the Hartford/Humboldt...
“When life gets you down, do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” – Dory/Finding Nemo. The Hartford pool is open for the summer every day except for the evening of July 4. Regular pool hours are 1 – 5pm and 6:30 – 8:30pm. Additionally, open swim...
Tips for successful camping trips Sara Stadem | Editor Summer days can be filled with ball games, swimming, grill outs and so much more. While there is a lot of hustle and bustle during the summer weeks, some might choose to take a break from all of the running and...
Kiri Scott | Writer The Department of Social Services reminds homeowners who are eligible for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program of the assistance and repair of air conditioning systems in South Dakota. Eligibility is based on the number of people and the income...
The group runner photo includes runners (L-R): Alex Pool, Kristen De Berg, Wendy Johnson, Kelly Marshall, Greg Koch, Allison Weber, Matt Smith, Ryan Flogstad, Paul TenHaken, Benson Langat (Not pictured of the 12 runners, Lesley Fite-Boltjes and Whitney Lucas Molitor)....
Kiri Scott | Writer July 3 is generally the pregame before the Fourth of July, but there is something a little special about this day that caught my eye. We have many different kinds of national holidays such as July 4 and many knows of some national days spread...
Tammy Chamley | Editor of Dells City Journal Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. According to Wikipedia, The Continental Congress declared that the 13 American...
Tammy Chamley | Editor of Dells City Journal The Mayo Clinic describes Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and...
Community members were able to take in the parade during the Main Street Humboldt Bar Main Street Days in 2021 and the community will get to do it again this year for their 10-year anniversary. (Photos/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Editor It’s just around the corner, the...
“This pop isn’t working, Benny. I’m baking like a toasted cheeser!” – Hamilton ‘Ham’ Porter/The Sandlot. When temperatures rise, summer means hitting the pool. The Colton pool is open for the summer with hours of 1 – 8pm Monday through Friday and 1 – 6pm Saturday and...
Independence Day celebration rules and safety guidelines to review Tammy Chamley | Editor of Dells City Journal With Independence Day fast approaching, fireworks and celebrations with friends and family are expected throughout the community and across the nation.The...
Troy Schwans | Editor of The Special Now that summer is officially here, we tend to enjoy the outdoors more, but there are some precautionary measures that we need to take if we want to safely enjoy our beautiful outdoors.Of course, we need to protect ourselves from...
Lori Anfinson (left) and Stacy Blow (right) prepare the food at Wooden Nickel for seniors in Crooks, Hartford and Humboldt. (Photo/Kari Jurrens) Sara Stadem | Editor As of June 1, the Wooden Nickel (WN) in Crooks has taken over the Senior Nutrition Meals for the...