Black Drop Distillery is newest business in Wakonda

Black Drop Distillery is newest business in Wakonda

Wakonda resident Fred Marais opened his new business, Black Drop Distillery, on Main Street in Wakonda earlier this month (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer It’s been more than two years in the making, but Wakonda’s latest business – Black Drop Distillery – is now up and running on Main Street.A November 9 opening was held at the business, which...

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Know Your Neighbor

Know Your Neighbor

Sue and Rick Schmidt have called Turner County their home since 1974 and have raised their two...

Obituaries

Ardis Jantzen

97Freeman, SDNovember 4, 2024Memorial services for Ardis (Leder) Jantzen, 97, Freeman, SD were held on November 9, 2024, at Salem-Zion Mennonite church, rural Freeman. Ardis was called to her eternal home on November 4, 2024.Ardis was born to Herman and Ella (Graber)...

Kurt Edward Hoagland

72Sioux Falls, SDNovember 7, 2024Kurt Edward Hoagland (72) passed away peacefully in Hospice at Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was lovingly surrounded by his spouse, children and grandchildren during his journey.Kurt was born into an Air Force family in Springfield,...

Kathryn Cink Natwick

79Sioux Falls, SDNovember 1, 2024Kathryn Cink Natwick, 79 passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church with burial in the...

Arvid Straatmeyer

85Lennox, SDNovember 3, 2024Arvid Straatmeyer, 85 of Lennox, passed away on November 3, 2024 at the Sanford Hospice Cottage, Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Germantown Presbyterian Church, rural Chancellor with...

Phyllis A. Olesen

96Yankton, SDOctober 21, 2024Phyllis A. Olesen, age 96, of Yankton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, October 21, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday November 4, 2024, at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Yankton with Fr. Bob...

Derald J. Walter

90Freeman, SDOctober 30, 2024Derald Walter, 90, of Freeman, passed away Wednesday at the Freeman Regional Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman.  A visitation will be held on Friday from 5 p.m....

Dorothy Grace Williamson

97Brookings, SDOctober 31, 2004Dorothy Grace Williamson passed away in her home at the age of 97 on October 31, 2004. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. with an Eastern Star Service at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at Eidsness Funeral Home.  Immediate family is...

Clifford Sherard

84Alexandria, SDOctober 26, 2024Clifford Sherard, 84, of Alexandria, SD, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Visitation was held on Monday, October 28, at Bittner Funeral Chapel with burial at the Hurley Cemetery.Clifford...

Sports

Centerville junior high basketball wins tournament

(Left to right) Coach Payden Haiar, Milanna Alakhverdov, Harper Fisher, Brooke Blake, Kendra Hybertson, Zoey Hinrich, Sage Martz, Evelyn Mark, Peyton Hansen, Kennidie Welsch, Helen Thompson, Claire Edberg, Jordyn Goetz, Daphne Brouwer and Coach Jamie Edberg. Way to go...

FA-M Bearcats end season against IW Eagles

The Bearcats volleyball season came to an end against the Irene-Wakonda Eagles on November 4. (Photo/John Fontes) Alan Astleford | Marion Sports The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats fell 1-3 to Irene-Wakonda Eagles in Marion November 4; 25-20, 23-25, 17-25, 23-25. The...

BonHomme stops Pheasants

Berens celebrates 1000th career killParker Senior Halle Berens reached a career milestone last week, as she recorded her 1000th career kill in front of her hometown crowd. Berens has a long history in the Parker volleyball program since her freshman season and has...

Eagles fall to Trojans

Rylee Nielson and Madison Orr guard the net. (Photo/John Fontes) The Parkston Trojans swept Irene-Wakonda 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 in the Region 4B Volleyball Tournament, Tuesday in Parkston.For Irene-Wakonda, which finished at 6-19, Madison Orr led the way with six kills...

Phoenix fall to Trojans

Phoenix quarterback Riley Tschetter sets up to pass. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Marion sports The Phoenix season ended like it began in August, with a loss to the Parkston Trojans, this time in Parkston. The Phoenix gained 103 yards on 24 carries, the...

Tornadoes volleyball season ends with loss to TDA

Senior Rylie Tieman serves for the Tornadoes. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Welcome to Region 4B Tornado Volleyball coverage! Centerville came in as the number four seed so they were able to host the number five seed Tripp-Delmont/Armour...

Cougars fall to Hamlin in elite eight showdown

Brenner Gerdes drags two Hamlin Charger players as he continued to gain yards after catching the ball from Brady Schroedermeier.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports In a déjà vu matchup reminiscent of their SoDak 16 game from two...