Ashley Huisman

Fifth annual tractor pull happening in Wakonda this weekend

Annual pull helps support the Midwest Honor Flight program A participant in last year’s Kids Tractor Pedal Pull gives it his all.  (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer The fifth annual Wakonda American Legion Tractor Pull takes place this Saturday, July 20, in the...

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Camo Saloon hosts Grand Opening

The Viborg Development Corporation welcomed the Camo Saloon with a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to their Grand Opening on Friday, July 12.  Pictured from left to right are Caroline Ackerman, Anne Christiansen, Julie Justus, Josh Justus, Ben Justus, Gary Ward and...

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Clerk of Courts and Court Services are relocating

The First Circuit Court will be relocating the Court Services department and the Clerk of Courts from the Turner County Courthouse due to issues with the building.  (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Loose bolts on the shoring posts, plaster...

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“What Makes Centerville a Great Place to Live?”

Stevens and Blake chosen as Little Ms. and Mr. Centerville For the past several years, the Tornado Days Committee has partnered with Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd grade class in Centerville to do an annual fundraiser that helps raise a few extra dollars for the various kids’...

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“Helping Build Danish Traditions”

Viborg’s Danish Days kicks off this week Renae Hansen | Editor The theme for this year’s Danish Days in Viborg is  “Helping Build Danish Traditions” in honor of this year’s Friends of Viborg Award recipient, Dakota Ace Hardware.  Dakota Ace Hardware...

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Marion School Board meets July 11

Alan Astleford | Reporter The Marion school board moved their July meeting to Thursday, July 11, instead of Monday, July 8. The meeting had a dual purpose, to conduct the meeting for July and to have a new board installed.   Finishing up the first portion of the...

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“From the Front Porch”

Renae Hansen | Writer We were happy to hear that the Viborg Public Library has rescheduled the Jonathan May Magic Show that had to be cancelled last month due to the flooding. We’ll have to wait a bit for our magic fix, but the show will be held on Sunday, September...

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Weekly Commissioner meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public input. No one came forward. Public input was closed. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin began with giving the commissioners an update on the roads and bridges. He is still waiting for some of the bridges to be...

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Patricia (Pat) Lou Karber

73 Pierre, SD July 6 2024 Patricia (Pat) Lou Karber, 73, of Pierre, SD Passed away Peacefully on July 6 2024, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation Funeral services were held on Saturday July 13. 2024, at Isburg Funeral Chapel....

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Ronnie K. Fystro

78 Irene, SD July 13, 2024 Ronnie K. Fystro, 78, entered heaven under the compassionate care of Sanford Ava’s House on Saturday, July 13, 2024.  He passed away surrounded by his loving family one year after he suffered many severe injuries in a UTV accident on...

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Ardelle Schrag

101 Marion, SD July 10, 2024 Ardelle Schrag, 101, of Marion passed away on July 10 at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion. Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday July 23, at the Salem Zion Mennonite Church of rural Freeman.

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Scott Begeman

58  Formerly of Parker, SD July 8, 2024  Scott Begeman, 58 died Monday, July 8, 2024 at Good Samaritan Luther Manor after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.  Funeral services were held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home...

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Virgil Christensen

96 Hurley, SD  July 11, 2024  Virgil Christensen, 96, of Hurley, passed away on July 11, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral Service were held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Hurley United Methodist Church. Arrangements provided by...

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14U ready for regions

Kaden Fosheim readies to bat during a recent game. Fosheim posted three RBI’s against West Central (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 14U team capped their regular season against perennial class ‘A’ power West Central and came...

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Parker 16U throttles Flandreau

Landon Wieman looks to make a play on a slide at third base during a recent game. Wieman posted three hits against Flandreau last week (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 16U put together another dominant win last week,...

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Parker 8U third at state

The 8U Parker Pheasants celebrate and hoist their trophy in Madison last weekend at the state tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 8U baseball team capped their season with an impressive finish last weekend as they took to the 8 and...

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Viborg-Hurley baseball season comes to an end

Great job to all the teams! The Viborg-Hurley Boys 8U Team:  (Back row left to right):  Flynn Weier, River Vannorsdel, Micah Van Otterloo, Tripp Saltzman, Burke Hauger, Braxton Sorensen, Trypp Bursing, Boeden Gerdes, and Damon Watters. (Front row left to right)...

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The “Mural Man”

Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Some may know him as the “Mural Man” to others he is Mr. Fuller, but if you do not know him, most likely you have seen one of his murals in one of the many school gyms across the county. The “Mural Man” is Dave Fuller, resident Art...

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