Celebrating the holidays in Turner County

Celebrating the holidays in Turner County

A very shy Cordell Lunning was so nervous to talk to Santa. Mom, Pam Lunning, encouraged him to whisper his list to Santa. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Renae Hansen | Editor Mother Nature cooperated by giving us a beautiful day for the holiday celebrations going on in the county last Saturday.  Centerville, Irene, Parker and Viborg were all hopping with...

Schmiedt named Alumni of the Year

Schmiedt named Alumni of the Year

Dean Schmiedt speaks at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists convention November 18, 2009, when he received the association’s Practice Innovation Award. This fall the...

Current News

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Obituaries

James E. Hansen

Dec 11, 2024 |

91Anaheim Hills, CA (formerly of Viborg, SD)November 10, 2024James E Hansen, 91, of Viborg, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 where he resided in Anaheim Hills, CA.  James (Jim) was born on August 24, 1933 to Joseph and Violet Hansen.  He was preceded in...

Ann C. Mullinix

Dec 11, 2024 |

103Wakonda, SDDecember 4, 2024Ann C. Mullinix, 103, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024 at the Wakonda Heritage Home in Wakonda, SD.Ann owned and operated “Pretti Beauty Salon” in Wakonda, South Dakota for 26 years, retiring in 1987. Ann worked countless hours...

Orpha DeGroot

Dec 11, 2024 |

95Sioux Falls, SDNovember 28Orpha DeGroot, 95, of Sioux Falls passed away on November 28 at Ava’s Hospice House. Funeral Services were held on Saturday December 7 at First Church of God in Marion.Orpha was born on September 14, 1929 to Wilhelm and Lydia (Graff)...

Adam Van Hove

Dec 11, 2024 |

49Freeman, SDDecember 4, 2024A Celebration of Life for Adam Van Hove will be held Saturday, December 14, 2024 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Freeman Community Center in Freeman, SD. Feel free to stop by to talk to his family and reminisce with one another about our...

Orpha DeGroot

Dec 4, 2024 |

95Sioux Falls, SDNovember 28, 2024Orpha DeGroot, 95, of Sioux Falls passed away on November 28 at Ava’s Hospice House. Funeral Services will be Saturday December 7 at 10 a.m. at First Church of God in Marion. Visitation will be Friday from 5-7 p.m. in the church...

Seth Playter

Dec 4, 2024 |

36Hurley, SDNovember 25, 2024Seth Playter, 36 of Hurley, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2024. A memorial service for Seth will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church in Lonsdale, Minnesota. Arrangements by...

Ruby Wiens

Nov 27, 2024 |

92Marion, SDNovember 22, 2024Ruby Wiens, 92 of Marion, passed away on November 22, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements provided by...

Paul Murray Adamson

Nov 27, 2024 |

73Brookings, SDOctober 17, 2024Paul Murray Adamson, 73, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on October 31, 1950, Paul was known for his adventurous spirit and deep respect for nature.Paul was born in Vermillion, SD, to James and Gloria (Shogren)...

Sports

Parker boys fifth at opening tournament

Dec 11, 2024 |

Wyatt Rand wrestles an opponent last week. Rand took fourth at the Dell Rapids Tournament (Photo/Submitted by Jana Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker boys wrestling team was at their first tournament of the season last Saturday, traveling to Dell...

Lady Bearcats open season with two wins

Dec 11, 2024 |

Karly Luke displays her basketball talent. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Lady Bearcats began the season with wins over Parker and Colome. On Thursday December 5, they took down the Parker Pheasants 41-11. They shot out of the gate and never looked...

Pheasants fall to FAM in opener

Dec 11, 2024 |

Pheasant Gracelynn Johnson in action. (Photo/Alan Astelford) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker girls’ basketball team traveled to Marion last Thursday night for their new season opener game against the Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats. The Pheasants struggled...

Cougars host first dual of the season

Dec 11, 2024 |

Senior Wendi Silverthorn has her arm raised as the victor in one of her matches on Friday.  Wendi would go 4-0 in her matches on Friday.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Wrestling season is off and running!  The Cougars hosted...

Viborg-Hurley wrestling celebrates their lone senior

Dec 11, 2024 |

Wendi Silverthorn is pictured with her mom, Tricia. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars hosted their first wrestling dual of the season on Friday. They also honored their lone senior on the team, Wendi...

Parker girls welcome new coach

Dec 11, 2024 |

Parker basektball seniors Halle Berens, Meah Wright, Mallory Mitzner and Jenna Van Velzen. (Photo Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker girls basketball team will look a bit different this season, as they welcome first year coach Mason Thompson to the...

Parker boys eyeing improvement

Dec 11, 2024 |

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker boys basketball team will have a new look in 2024-25 as former assistant coach Braedon Wallenstein takes the reigns following a 4-17 season. Scott Hybertson will assist this season, as the team looks to replace six seniors lost...

Parker wrestling looking strong

Dec 11, 2024 |

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling team is coming off another banner season last year, which saw them capture their first individual championship as well as a team eighth place finish at the state tournament. The Pheasants also ran off an 18-4 dual...