86 Nov. 22 Parker Donna M. Richards, 86 of Parker died Monday, Nov. 22, at the Good Samaritan Center in Windom, MN. A private family service will be held at Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home in Parker with burial at Rosehill Cemetery, Parker. After Friday the service can...
74 Nov. 22 Viborg Gary Kropuenske, 74 former teacher and coach, died Monday, November 22, 2021 at the Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Viborg. Gary Lynn Kropuenske was born on Feb. 2, 1947 in Sioux Falls, SD to Gerald and Margaret Kropuenske. He was the second of...
84 Nov. 23 Hurley Robert E. Blake, 84 of Hurley and formerly of Denver, died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the Lennox Good Samaritan Center. Robert Earl Blake was born on December 21, 1936 at Wilmington, NC to Edward and Mary (Bell) Blake. He grew up in North...
Dawn Rye | Writer Situated between the long lines of Black Friday and the seemingly minute-long online deals of Cyber Monday is a relatively Small Business Saturday. What Is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday celebrates small businesses and...
Dawn Rye | Writer Running a medical cannabis operation is not for everyone, but it can be profitable and benefit patients with neurological and mental health conditions when done correctly. For those who want a grower’s license for medical marijuana, the process...
Dawn Rye | Writer Hackers and thieves have always targeted the credit card industry. Unfortunately, the most common scams have changed right along with technology. While nobody knows for sure what the future holds, it is safe to say financial scams cause headaches and...
Pheasant youth hunters include front row, Landon Wieman, Aleeus Wall, Cale Scheaffer, Kyson Mansfield, Lily Nelsen, Hailey Reutter, Bo Stone, Camdon Nelsen, Wyatt Slack, Teegun Wentzel, Caleb Wieman. Back Row Statnding, Lily Anderson, Rayna Miller, Joseph Haag, CO...
Pastor Don Reiffenberger encourages his congregation and youth to continue to shine, Bible verse Daniel 12:3. Photos/ Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer Whether families or individuals attend church on Wednesdays or Sundays, the call to worship is the same. A service calls...
Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota (CIASD) Executive Director Ned Norsted providing some suggestions to the county commissioners during last week’s meeting regard medical cannabis ordinance. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer State-level marijuana...
Dawn Rye | Writer PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a school wide system that implements effective ways to develop lifelong positive behavior in preschool, elementary, middle and high school students. During last week’s Parker School Board...
Donna Rumbuagh|Managing Editor The Parker City Council met as scheduled on Monday, November 8th at 7 p.m. The meeting was attended by a handful of residents and lasted approximately a half hour. The meetings are held the first Monday after the first...
High School A Honor Roll Cole Abbott Mykenzie Amick Olivia Anderson Landon Beck Rachel Becker Brooke Berens Halle Berens Levi Berens Katherine Bialas Elvin Blanco Aguirre Logan Buseman Celia Cau Tayler Coleman Harley Davis Jaivyn DeBoer Joni Dykstra Hudson Eldeen...
90 Tuesday, Nov. 2 Hurley Ralph Roger Long was born on Feb. 8, 1931 to Balsor and Rose (Petersen) Long northwest of Viborg. After attending District #37 country school he graduated from Hurley High School in 1949 where he was the Homecoming...
Brooke Berens recently signed her National Letter of Intent to play college volleyball for the Augustana Vikings. Berens made countless memories as a pheasants but her favorite was the 2020 State Volleyball Tournament. She says “It was such a fun time with friends and...
Troy Schwans | Editor In the 1900’s hunting seasons established by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Deer hunting seasons have occurred regularly since the 1950s, with deer hunters...
Shane Merrill | Sports Parker placed several athletes in both volleyball and football on the Big East All-Conference selection list. For volleyball senior Brooke Berens was the lone selection, but receiving honorable mention was senior Lexi Even and sophomore Katie...
Veterans Day is a special day to remember the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives to provide freedom to the nation. It seems appropriate to thank them for their service with a meaningful program hosted by schools and communities. During the...
Dawn Rye | Writer Not only did the veterans protect the U.S. rights and freedom, but they also have provided services and aid to those in need. Veterans are the backbone of this country. Without them, there would be no “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.”...
Dawn Rye | Writer Gravel roads are a fact of life for many rural Turner County drivers that present particular road challenges all year round. Driving on loose gravel is more complex than driving on pavement because vehicle tires do not have the traction for stable...
Dawn Rye | Writer The countries fallen heroes are no longer with us, but their memories remain in the hearts of their loved ones and our state. Naming South Dakota Bridges to honor the fallen soldiers will give the community an opportunity or reembrace, reflection and...
