46 Parker South Dakota March 12, 2023 Jon Marsh, 46 of Parker, passed away on March 12, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial Service were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Parker Community Building, Parker. Visitation began at...
87 Hurley South Dakota February 22, 2023 Charles “Chuck” Sanborn, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully in his sleep February 22, 2023. The son of Charles W. and Almeda Sanborn, Charles grew up in Hurley, South Dakota. He was born June 29, 1935 and...
Front- Lyric O’Dell, Kennedy Schwartz, Tryg Goettertz, Braydon Morrison, Josh Roth, Kobee Sherman, Brenner Gerdes, Jake Austin, Zac Austin, and Zoey Christensen; Back- Coach Mason Madsen, Nolan Kolthoff, Andrew Madsen, Bryson Morrison, Devin Sayler, Nick Hanson, Gage...
Nathan Hammit scours the newspaper in search items from the scavenger hunt. Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Newspapers and schools have been working together for hundreds of years. The first published record of a newspaper working with schools was in 1795 when the...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The past few summers have been long and dry in Turner County. But it is certainly no secret that we have many areas prone to flooding as well. With all the snow this winter, there is no doubt we’ve all started to ponder –...
Back row (L-R) Mr. Crooks, Wyatt Crooks, Ally Carpenter, Brooklyn Carda, Denny Carda, Mrs. Tarrell. Front row (L-R) Izaiah Spade, Hadleigh Yusella, Ella Spade, Lillian Tarrell. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Marion fourth grade class spent a marvelous time...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Hope Harbor is hosting a deliciously sweet fundraiser. Amanda Dent, Hope Harbor’s Site Director in Parker, thought it was the perfect time to spread the word about the mission of Hope Harbor to the local community. “I just thought it...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Did you watch it? The biggest display of hypocrisy annually broadcast on our television networks. It is when the perceived “common folk” sit in their hum drum living rooms and watch their favorite actors and actresses...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Since he joined Grace Lutheran last year, Pastor Henrique has a had a desire to reach out and connect with the community. Breaking bread and sharing a meal with others is a great way to connect and get to know each other. These...
46 Parker South Dakota March 12, 2023 Jon Marsh, 46 of Parker, passed away on March 12, 2023 at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Parker Community Building, Parker. Visitation will begin at...
81 Chancellor, SD March 5, 2023 Gary Dannen of Chancellor, SD, passed away on March 5, 2023 at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center. Gary Lee Dannen was born on June 1, 1941, in Turner County, SD, the son of Cassius and Margaret (Tellinghuisen) Dannen. He grew up...
74 Hurley South Dakota March 6, 2023 Galin Simonsen, 74 of Hurley, passed away on March 6, 2023 at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls surrounded by his family. Funeral Service was held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 13, 2023 at Scandia Lutheran Church,...
Rodney and Lori Sletten’s “Reclaiming Dakota Territory” photography and mixed media exhibit will run at the Bede Art Gallery through the end of March. (photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Writer Rodney and Lori Sletten are no strangers to challenges. Both of the...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer It seems everywhere you turn costs are on the rise. From gas to groceries and now property taxes, basic living expenses keep rising and rising. Leading many to wonder when will it stop? Turner County residents are not the only...
Susan Poppens, Kari Jensen and Logan Jensen became the newest members of DBS Lodge #139 sixty years to the month that Susan’s mother Ann Jespersen was one of the first women allowed to join the group. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer The Danish Brotherhood...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Have you tried mail order meal kits? You know I am from the generation that knows how to shop, meal prep, plan and cook. Many from my generation don’t think anyone younger than us is able to perform any of these functions. But who can...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Our communities grow and thrive because of everyone’s dedication and involvement. It is vitally important to support our local groups and departments. Here are a couple ways you can support your local community while filling your...
Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer In early February, we reported how the South Dakota legislature unjustly stripped Senator Julie Frye-Mueller of her voting rights and privileges, including access to her state email, over allegations made against her. This occurred...
Riva Sharples | Writer Irene-Wakonda Elementary teachers, alongside students, dressed as their favorite Disney characters last week during “Read Across America Week.” Irene-Wakonda elementary students celebrated Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Week last week, as well as...
