Sarah Ebeling | Editor For the Marsh family, if they are going to grow it, they are going to grow it big. And for Kevin Marsh, this year was no exception. The local man has a state record for his enormous pumpkin, set a few years ago, at 1674 pounds. And his son Taran...
Dawn Rye | Writer On the corner of Second St. and Main in Parker lies a brick lined basement bar called TJ Kerner’s that recently reopened the doors to the public. New owners Shawn and Shannon Laird welcomed the public on Monday, Nov. 18 for a lunch special. The...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County planning and zoning board meeting, a motion was made to deny the transfer for building eligibility for Michael Stevens in Turner Township. Board member Mick Miller asked if this application was different than the...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor Almost two dozen people filled the Parker city office on Monday, Nov. 11 for the city council meeting. Some were there to listen, some to speak and some, students at Parker School, were there to give a presentation. It was during public...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor Although the congregation may be small, the First Presbyterian Church is pushing to do big things. On Sunday, Nov. 24 they are hosting a community meal at the Parker Community Building. The event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will...
Southeast CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) trains local citizens to be advocates for abused and neglected children who are involved in the foster care and family court systems in the counties of Yankton, Clay, Union, Turner and Bon Homme in southeastern South...
The Turner County Republican 2020 campaign kick-off was held Saturday, Nov. 9. Several area residents attended the gathering to hear Dr. Allen Unruh’s speech. Turner County residents Richard Vasgaard, Centerville; Dan Werner, Dolton and Charles Kludt of Viborg...
Dawn Rye | Writer At last week’s Parker School Board meeting the Parker FFA Chapter presented to the board their research on the wind turbine issue in Turner County. Parker ag teacher, Kelly Dunkelberger said the FFA chapter is competing in a political career...
84 Monday, Nov. 11 Parker Madelyn Mae Kraemer was born on Oct. 14, 1935, to Paul William and Henrietta (Rehmstedt) Kraemer at Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls. She lived on the Kraemer homestead seven miles north of Parker until she was married. After attending...
75 Tuesday, Nov. 12 Sioux Falls Gary Lee Marso was born on June 30, 1944, at Hurley to Raymond and Eleanor (Thompson) Marso. After graduating from Parker High School in 1963 he attended General Beadle State College. He was united in marriage to Pat Weiland at...
90 Monday, Nov. 11 Marion She was born in Parker on May 19, 1929, to Homer and Louise Doonan. Lillie graduated from Parker High School in 1947 before entering the workforce. She married her sweetheart, Clarence Schmidt, on Jan. 16, 1949. She and Clarence had four...
86 Tuesday, Nov. 12 Sioux Falls Neva Mae Larson was born in Clark County on her parent’s farm southeast of Clark, on April 7, 1933, to Leo and Gertie (Thompson) Killmer, the youngest of three sisters. She was baptized and confirmed at Good Hope Lutheran Church, near...
The 2019 Turner County 4-H Year officially wrapped up on Sunday, Nov. 3 with the annual Turner County 4-H Recognition Event. Awards were given out for conservation projects, top record books, Friends of 4-H and many others. Turner County has thirteen members...
ABOVE LEFT: Parker High School Senior Trinity Bartels embraces local Veteran Barb Mark on Monday, Nov. 11 during the school's Veterans Day program. Bartels' dad is currently serving overseas in the military. ABOVE RIGHT: Saluting the flag during the Pledge of...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor A meet and greet is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 20 to showcase new businesses in Parker. Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project is hosting the event which will take place at the Parker Community Building from 7-8 p.m. Taking part in...
Sarah Ebeling | Editor One local woman has been writing for years. Sue Schmidt has put her talents to use many different ways. Years ago, she penned her first book, Finding Faith through Fibromyalgia. Later, a children’s book, My Heart Is Your Home, followed. In 2014,...
Dawn Rye | Writer During last week’s Turner County Commissioners meeting, Chancellor Board President Dan Severson addressed the commissioners regarding law enforcement. He said the one thing the City of Chancellor would like to see and come up with a solution for is...
Countryside Impressions owners Jason and Jessica Kleinsasser prepare for the official opening Thursday, Nov. 21. (Photo/Dawn Rye) Dawn Rye | Writer A modern barn style storefront made from old barn wood gave new life to the old Turner County Printing building....
Viborg - Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services announces the addition of Dr. Darrel Richards, DPM to their team of outreach specialists. Dr. Richards is a podiatrist and treats a variety of food and ankle conditions, including: arthritis, hammertoes,...
Brookings - Photos taken by 40 South Dakota 4-H members from 25 counties will be featured in the 2020 South Dakota 4-H calendar. This year, judges at the South Dakota State Fair evaluated 2,491 photos and 50 to be featured in this year’s calendar, explained...
