Duncan Sharples-Schmidt (top right) of Wakonda plays the role of “Foolish Friend” in “Parable & Proverbs” (photo/Riva Sharples). Fourteen area residents – from Centerville, Parker, and Wakonda – are starring in a brand-new, faith-based production that will...
Riva Sharples | Writer At their first meeting back after the summer break, members of the Wakonda Legion Auxiliary donated money to several important causes during their September meeting held last Tuesday. Auxiliary members voted unanimously to give more than $1,300...
Meadow Crooks explores the feel of different types of soil (photo/Al Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Wednesday, September 6, the third and fourth grade students along with their classroom teachers Mrs. Roth and Mr. Lehr boarded the Marion bus and ventured to...
Al Astleford | Writer This summer, Kinley and Jeb Beckstrand set out to raise some money to benefit the backpack program for the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church. The Backpack program was started at the church in 2009. The program is designed to benefit children who’s...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion school board conducted a special meeting Wednesday, September 6. The meeting was held with the primary presenter COOP Architecture presenting the expansion and renovation of portions of the school building. There were no...
The new produce stand proudly sits on Main Street in Parker (photo/submitted) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Kari Reynolds of Parker had a dream of helping out those who needed it by setting up a small produce stand in Parker and using the money to prepare meals for...
Sharon Wirth, Duwayne Bonhorst, and Jaime O’Dell cleaning up the area around the display cases. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer Despite the 100-degree temperatures at the time, improvements to Viborg’s Lund Theatre continued last month. When part of the...
Kristen Wilke with her husband, Steve. Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer As we wish Chris Wirt well on her retirement, let’s give a warm welcome to Kristen Wilke, the new Turner County 4-H Assistant. Kristen Wilke grew up on a farm in Jerauld County. It was...
garden to go Donna Rumbaugh | Extension Master Gardener A couple weeks ago I talked about flies getting stupid this time of year. There are other flying insects out there that get stupid this time of year and one of those are the wasps. Have you ever noticed that this...
Donna Rumbaugh | Manging Editor It was a mere three days into the new school year before I saw someone just about wipe out a whole bus load of children by not following the rules of the road. I know that many think the rules and laws don’t apply to them, but...
Renae Hansen | Writer How fun to see that Logan Slack was able to travel to Germany to visit Max Krenz, the foreign exchange student that stayed with the Slacks here in Viborg ten years ago. It looks like he had a great time and saw some pretty amazing things on...
91 Freeman, South Dakota September 1, 2023 Willis Ratzlaff, 91 of Freeman, died Friday, September 1, 2023 at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Bethany Mennonite Church in Freeman. Burial...
95 Parker, South Dakota September 2, 2023 Raymond Sneller, 95 of Parker, passed away on September 2, 2023 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls. The funeral Service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Calvary Reformed Church, Monroe. ...
96 Galesburg, IL August 20, 2023 Horace Aubrey Petersen, also known as Dr. Pete Petersen, passed away on August 20, 2023. Born October 18th, 1926, he was 96 years old. He is survived by his five children, Brent, Julie, David, Scott, and Barry and his 15...
93 Beverly J. Paulson was born Feb. 25, 1930 to Olaf & Adelaide (Norgren) Paulson at home ½ mile north of Komstad Covenant Church. She was baptized, confirmed and married at Komstad. On March 10th, 1951 she and Vernon B. Andersen were married. They have four sons...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer If you have spent any time in Turner County most likely you have seen Brenda Miller-Kiggins in action—out and about giving her time and energy to the community she dearly loves. Brenda was born and raised in Monroe, where she...
Middle fielder, Alexis Gonzolas moves the ball in the middle of the field freeman academy/marion/parker soccer Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman Academy Bobcats with players from Marion, Marion, Freeman and Parker were too much for the Hot Springs Bison when they...
parker cross-country By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker cross-country team participated in the annual Nike Heartland cross country meet in Sioux Falls last weekend. The Pheasants gained valuable experience with runners from eight surrounding states and over 70 teams...
parker volleyball By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball squad had a tough week last week, going 0-4 and dropping to eighth place in the conference tournament. In their first game of the week, Parker faced Canton (6-1), losing in straight sets 3-0 with...
Landon Wieman scans downfield for an open defender. Wieman threw for 104 yards against B-E-E. (photo by Kirsten Wieman) parker football By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker football team played arguably their best game in the past three years last Friday night, taking...
