Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Noah Medbery, Landin Schulte, Brant Whitcomb, Izzy Kastner, Mariah Schaefer, Emily Ebeling and Jazmynn Thompson. Front row from left: Brody Nieszwagg, Emrick Wall, Cooper Hogg, Nellie Vanderstoep, Piper Sundermann...
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Pioneer Memorial to Host Annual Spring Fling Event
VIBORG, SD: Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services will be hosting the Annual Spring Fling Event on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; which is open to the public! The Spring Fling activities include a community blood drive, discounted direct lab tests, and fund...
An Irish tradition
Melissa Schultz | Writer Everyone pretends to be Irish on March 17, whether they are or not. The traditions of St. Patrick’s Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage and many partake in Irish libations....
Parker School Board election April 12
Melissa Schultz | Writer Residents of the Parker School District elect school board members each year during an annual election. The school board has two spots open with four people running. According to Parker Business Manager, Jim Vogel, these positions become...
Parker band trip
Front Row (on knees) - L to R: Tanya Netesov (clarinet), Band Director Mindee Birnstiehl, and Tim Parker (clarinet). Standing - L to R: Lauren Patten (tuba), Olivia Anderson (percussion), Samantha Gavette (French horn), Viktoriya Marushkevych (flute), Gracelyn...
In case you missed it
Melissa Schultz | Writer The Parker City Council meeting was held on Monday, March 7 at the City Office. The Council approved the February meeting minutes and also approved the March claims. The Council opened the floor for public comments. The meeting started out...
PARKER PRIDE
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Ebannie Lee, Dawson Sattler, Logan Gillepsie, Miles Even, Max Sheaffer and Dr. Donavan Deboer. Front row from left: Marcos Funez-Sayes, Marelin Valenzuela, Aubree Weiler, Logan Beil, Elliot Christensen, Lucy Anderson...
Shirley Duncan
93 Parker Jan. 12 Shirley Duncan, 93 of Parker, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion, SD. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022 in the First Presbyterian Church in Parker with burial later at the...
Joretta Harms
80 Lennox March 7 Joretta Harms, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at her Lennox, SD, home, under hospice care, surrounded by her family. Joretta Ann Heien was born on October 26, 1942, in Le Mars, IA, the daughter of John Michael and Virginia Mae (Brown) Heien. She grew...
Read Across America celebrated at Parker School
Jackie Lacks 2nd Grade class. Donna Rumbuagh | Managing Editor Oh what fun was had in Parker last week during the celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday. Staff and students alike spent the week dressing up to honor him. Read Across America was launched in...
2022 Regional Career Fair
Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP) and the Marion School system are pleased to announce the conclusion of the annual 18th Regional Career Fair hosted by the Marion School. The event was held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00...
Don’t Forget to “Spring Forward” This Weekend
Don’t Forget to “Spring Forward” This Weekend By Renae Hansen |Guest Editor This weekend we will set our clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night in observation of Daylight Savings Time (DST), but other than being the bane of existence for parents of young children who...
The people behind the tough calls
Sara Stadem | Editor of Minnehaha Messenger When spectators head into the gymnasium for the basketball game or the stadium to find their seat at the football game, most might be thinking about if their team will win or if it will be a good game. Maybe some are...
PARKER PRIDE
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Payton Beil, Wyatt Hope, Briar Krumbach, Bree Reynolds, Nolan Mitzner, Evan Voeltz and Molly Hohn. Middle row from left: Hudson Lessman, Genna Barron and Hudson Beil. Front row from left: Riley Sims, Zayden Van...
New Books at the Parker Public Library
We have a great selection of new adult, young adult, and children’s books at Parker Public Library. Stop in and take a look! If you don’t have a library card there’s no need to worry, it’s easy to sign up. We are located at 290 N Main Ave. Call 605-297-5552 or email...
Pheasants fall in regional opener
Senior Ashton Ross brings the ball up last week in Dakota Valley. (Photo/Shane Merrill) By Shane Merrill | Sports When the horn sounded last Tuesday night, six seniors said goodbye to their Parker basketball careers as the Pheasants fell to number one undefeated...
Parker Rec Board off and running
The Parker Park and Rec board is up and running once again in 2022, and is excited for another summer of fun. The Rec board consisits of community members Shane Merrill, Tigh Lessman, Tami Berens, Trent Kuchta, Steph Jibben, Brady Temple, Trevor Christiansen and Roxie...
March 3, 2022
O say, does that Star Spangled Banner yet wave…
Geoff Dunkleberger and his parents. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Today, March 3, is National Anthem Day in America. As the people of our country try to comprehend the news of Russia launching an attack on Ukraine, this day couldn’t come at a better...
Parker Public Library receives star rating
In December, the Parker Public Library received a four-star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service and is once again considered a Star Library. In 2016, the library received a three-star rating. This is the 14th year in which LJ...