Renae Hansen Anyone who has grown up in Viborg, or has even visited Viborg for that matter, is more than likely familiar with Danish Days. Danish Days has been a tradition in Viborg, in one form or another, for nearly as long as the town has been around. ...
A Parker success story Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Dan Jorgensen holds copies of his most recent books, Rainbow Rock and And the wind whispered. (photo submitted) In Parker, Mike Jorgensen is a pretty popular guy. Mike has been a vital part of how the town...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor As one business leaves Parker, another one is stepping up to pick up the slack. Turbulent Games of Parker has been so successful, that it has decided to relocate to Sioux Falls. Local gamers don’t need to travel though, as...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Some people can’t stop buying shoes, others love coats. Honestly, I also love shoes and coats. I have tons of them. But lately, something new has taken over my interests, and I feel like it could get out of control...
Renae Hansen | Writer We loved the post that Patti (Sanborn) Buehler shared on Facebook from Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, where parents Bob and Marge Sanborn now reside. Marge had graduated from Washington High School in 1945 before moving to the Viborg...
Renae Hansen | Writer A ribbon cutting ceremony for Viborg’s new Bike Path was held on June 21. Pictured are Anne Christiansen, Anita Stephenson, Lisa Rudd, Sharon Wirth, Blaze Kilian, Melissa Whiddon, and Scott Larsen. The Viborg Development Corporation held a...
66 Hurley, SD June 30, 2022 Jerry Beggs, 66, of Hurley, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2022 with his wife Linda by his side. Survivors include his wife, two sisters, two brothers, one daughter, and three stepsons. He was proceeded in death by...
72 Dolton, South Dakota June 30, 2022 Harris Deckert, 72, of Dolton passed away on June 30th at his residence under hospice care. A Service of Remembrance and a fellowship was held at 5 p.m., Thursday July 7th, at Fellowship Harvest Church of Freeman (located on...
91 Sioux Falls, SD July 3, 2022 Our family “Rock” Vi Kingsboro passed away July 3, 2022 surrounded by her family. Vi was born September 12, 1930 to Fred and Helen Tieszen of Marion, SD. Vi...
84 Freeman, SD July 4, 2022 Percy Brockmueller 84, of rural Freeman passed away July 4th at his home. Funeral services were Monday July 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Mennonite (South) Church of rural Freeman. Visitation with the family present was on Sunday from 5...
70 June 27 Lauren Craig Voog was born May 27, 1952, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the son of Lowell and Priscilla (Andersen) Voog. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Scandia Lutheran Church. He grew up in rural Centerville, S.D. where he attended...
77 Hurley, SD July 5, 2022 Mrs. Kathleen (Kitty/Kit) Andersen Whew, what a ride! I was born near Hurley, S.D. on November 28, 1944 to James (Pat) & Iona Bondesen, joining an older brother James (Jimmie). We lived near Spring Valley until I was...
74 Wakonda, SD July 4, 2022 Madonna Mae Keeley, 74, of Wakonda S.D., peacefully died on Monday July 4, 2022, at Prairie Creek Memory Care, Sioux Falls, S.D. She was born on June 21, 1948, in Yankton S.D., to Mae (Harmon) and Clare Keeley. Funeral services for Donna...
Shane Merrill | Sports Writer VFW Baseball Director Danny Frisby-Griffin gives the opening creed in the winner vs. Groton game. (photo by Shane Merrill) Parker and Hurley were able to put on a show last weekend, as they played host the class ‘B’ 12U state tournament....
By coach Shane Merrill The Parker Blue 12U baseball team wrapped up their regular season last week, taking big wins over Lennox Dressen and Tea Rieland, both teams that had been ranked ahead of them all season, finishing with a 7-2 league record and an 8-3 overall...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Eli and Lincoln at the Kidney Walk in Sioux Falls. Lincoln wears the orange boa, orange is the official kidney awareness color. One little boy with a big birthday wish had his wish come true recently, even though it meant he wouldn’t...
Renae Hansen | Writer Local author Daniel Dangel with the first two books of his series “World Against Them” It is quite the accomplishment to publish a book by the time that you are twenty years old. Daniel Dangel of rural Irene has not only accomplished that...
Renae Hansen | Writer Each and every year, you can count on the third weekend in July to be a great time in Viborg, South Dakota. This year will be no exception, with Danish Days kicking off on Thursday, July 14 and wrapping up on Sunday, July 17. Danish...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Stanley was here! Kids were invited to join a day of story time and adventure courtesy of the Parker Summer Reading program, on Thursday, June 30 at the Parker Community Building. Storytime with Lisa Laird, Stanley the...
