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Remembering Randi Gerlach
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Vivacious, bold, courageous, amazing mother—just a few of ways the friends and family described 20-year-old Randi Gerlach. Randi, the granddaughter of Karen Groeneveld, who is a resident of the Chancellor area and years long teacher...
Danish museum director visits Daneville Heritage Museum
Torben Jeppesen and his wife Jette Gade, of Odense, Denmark, visited Viborg’s Daneville Heritage Museum last week. Mr. Jeppesen is the former CEO and museum director of the Odense museum system. (photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer Viborg’s Daneville Heritage...
Cherrybean Coffee Co. under new ownership
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Cherrybean Coffee Co, has faithfully served the Marion community and beyond for the last seven years. Last month, the torch was passed to Robert Bauerle, Scott Luke, and Loren Johnson to continue the Cherrybean Coffee Co. legacy. When...
Pickleball has come to Parker
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Pickleball has been gaining in popularity across the county and it has finally landed in Parker. Despite its recent growth, pickleball is not a new sport. It was actually created back in the summer of 1965 by three dads whose kids...
Sunday in the Park happening in Irene June 4
Riva Sharples | Writer If it’s an old-fashioned, community get-together you are looking for, come to Irene this Sunday, June 4, for a day for a day of family-friendly activities in the beautiful North Park. Irene’s Sunday in the Park, an annual event in Irene...
You bet your Boomers!
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Well, it happened. The other day my grandson asked me if I was a Boomer. As I gave him the side eye, I asked him “why do you ask”? As he gave me a smirk and a grin, I knew it was time for a little educational moment....
Gary Larsen
77 Viborg, South Dakota May 26, 2023 Gary Larsen, 77 of Viborg, passed away on May 26, 2023 at the Wakonda Heritage Manor. Services will be held at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg. Visitation will be held the night before at the church. For more...
Ann Deckert
87 Marion, South Dakota May 24,2023 Ann Deckert, 87 of Marion, passed away on May 24, 2023 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. Visitation was from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Tieszen Memorial Home Chapel, Marion. Funeral...
Lois M. Mielke
94 Sioux Falls, S.D. May 27, 2023 Lois M. Mielke, 94, of Sioux Falls, S.D. passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Ava’s House. Open Visitation began at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 until noon Wednesday May 31, at Miller Funeral Home...
Vernon Eugene Munkvold
91 May 17, 2023, Arizona Vernon Eugene Munkvold, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, at his home in Arizona. Vernon was born on the original homestead 10 1/2 miles west of Viborg on January 16, 1932, to parents George and Marie and joined his 2 older...
Phoenix bow out in So-Dak action against Viborg-Hurley
Isabelle Waltner is on the mound for the Phoenix in the So-Dak region game in Freeman May 19. (photo/Alan Astleford) marion/freeman/freeman academy softball Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion/Freeman/Freeman Academy were eliminated 13-6 in the first round of the...
Tri-Valley nips Parker in extras
parker baseball By Shane Merrill The Tri-Valley Mustangs pushed a run across when in mattered most, handing Parker their first loss of the season after valiant comeback effort fell short. The 14U Pheasants were in Colton to face the Mustangs who were also...
Scoreboard dedicated to Mike VanVliet
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports A brand new scoreboard was recently purchased and installed on Parker’s newest little league field. The scoreboard was a memorial for former Parker coach Mike VanVliet who coached his sons’ teams for many years. The new field was a dream...
Golfers send three to state
Headed to state for Parker are Lauren Patten, Brenden Pesicka, and Ray Travnicek (photo/submitted) parker golf By Shane Merrill The Parker golf team will send three golfers to the state meet next week after they qualified at the region 3B tournament. On the girls side...
June 1, 2023
605 Pickled Pink Ladies hold fundraiser for Sherman families
Members of the 605 Pickled Pink Ladies present Sara Sherman and Kobee Sherman with checks to help with expenses incurred from their recent cancer diagnosis. (Photo/Renae Hansen) There was a great turnout for the 605 Pickled Pink Ladies Dart Tournament fundraiser at...
The cost of protecting Turner County
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer The Turner County Sheriff’s Department serves not only the entire county, but also contracts for the towns of Davis, Dolton, Hurley, Marion, Monroe, and Parker. They normally run on a full staff of eight officers, however they have...
Zimmerman joins Viborg Ambulance crew
Branden Zimmerman is the newest member of the Viborg Ambulance crew. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer The Viborg Ambulance is happy to welcome Branden Zimmerman to their crew! Branden lives in Viborg along with his wife Kelli, daughter Cami and son...
Commencement held for nine Marion seniors May 20
A tradition that began several years ago, some of the senior girls decorated their graduation hats. (photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Nine Marion seniors entered the Marion school gym the final time for their commencement May 20. Escorts for the...
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