Carla Snyders | NCP Writer When it comes to security, we need to be aware of some things that are out there. A little over a year ago a scammer’s perfect mark was me. I am a little embarrassed to admit that I was scammed, but I feel it necessary to point out it can...
Angelia Washburn
More than a mural-the beginning
Working the night shift, the images were projected onto the wall for an outline of the creation. Submitted by Jared Hybertson, Community & Economic Development Coordinator – Centerville, SD Why have we seen more murals going up in towns across South Dakota...
Faith Christiansen
89 Sioux Falls, SD December 13, 2022 Faith Christiansen, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died December 13, 2022, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa. She was 89. Visitation with the family present was from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the Miller...
Arno Schroeder
97 Spearfish, SD December 21, 2022 Arno W. Schroeder, age 97 of Spearfish, S.D. went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022. Born February 6, 1925 in Dolton, S.D. to parents Frank and Susie (Becker) Schroeder. Preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Susie,...
Everett Knutson
86 Centerville, SD December 27, 2022 Everett Herman Knutson was born February 13th, 1935 in Wakonda, South Dakota to James Herman and Eva (Jensen) Knutson. He died December 27th, 2022 in Sioux Falls, S.D. at the age of 86 years, 10 months and 14 days. Baptized and...
Darla Atsma
Dolton, SD December 30, 2022 Darla Atsma, 59 of Dolton SD, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2022 in Louie’s arms, after a life long battle with kidney disease. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, January 6 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...
Rosemary Eliason
82 Sioux Falls, SD December 23, 2022 Rosemary R. Eliason, 82, of Sioux Falls, S.D. passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, at Miller Funeral Home-Downtown, 507...
Pheasants fall in overtime thriller
Shane Merrill | Sports Hope Larson makes a move to the basket during a recent contest. (photo by Shane Merrill) The Parker girls basketball team took on conference foe Beresford last Friday, coming off a long break for Christmas. The Pheasants struggled early, but...
January 5, 2023
Daneville Heritage Museum photos featured on Valiant Vineyards Bottles
Limited edition bottles available for purchase as a fundraiser for the museum Renae Hansen | Writer Valiant Vineyards Winery and Distillery, located in Vermillion, recently announced a fundraiser for the Daneville Heritage Museum in Viborg. The winery is the...
Cold temperatures bring ice fishing season; safety tips for fishing
Sara Stadem | Writer Just like that, the fall weather is gone and winter temperatures have arrived. With those cold temperatures comes snow and ice and for some, with ice comes ice fishing season. Even though temperatures might be brisk enough to go drop the line in...
Clothing Giveaway Sponsored by Hurley Seventh Day Adventist
Monique R. Hurtado | writer With temperatures dropping drastically, it is important to have adequate clothing to stay nice and toasty warm. The Hurley Adventist Church knows how it important it is to have enough layers to keep you warm so they are sponsoring a...
VerHeul named Viborg’s Volunteer of the Year
Library Board President Annie VerHeul, Viborg’s Volunteer of the Year (photo submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer When Annie VerHeul was asked to attend a Viborg Library Board meeting years ago, she had no idea at the time that she would walk away from that meeting as the...
Is Winter Storm Elliot the Grinch that Stole Christmas?
Monique R. Hurtado | writer After a few relatively calm, yet cold days life seemed to get back to normal after last week’s blizzard. The roads opened up, people were back in the office and kids were back in school. But in the wee hours of Wednesday, winter storm...
Planning for the Year Ahead
Monique R. Hurtado | writer Fresh off their election, the Turner County Republicans are wasting no time and are ready to hit the ground running in 2023. Newly elected Jim and Janet VanDeRostyne are excited to get started in their new roles as Chair and Vice Chair of...
Nancy McMunigal
85 December 16, 2022 Nancy McMunigal, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Ponderosa Lodge in Sioux Falls. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at East Side Lutheran Church in Sioux...
Bearcats level the Nighthawks
Liam Ortman (11) and Karter Weber defend against TDA. Photo/Alan Astleford Al Astleford | Marion Sports FAM and TDA tangled in the conference contest as the Bearcats leveled the Nighthawks 53-35 in boys basketball action in Freeman December 20. The Bearcats...
Parker girls drop two
Janae Olson shoots during a recent game. She has been an anchor for the Pheasants this season. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports In a rescheduled game last Saturday, the Parker basketball program welcomed MCM to town to face the Huskies in what ended up...
Pheasants 2-1 at home quad
Shane Merrill | Sports Parker picked up two more wins last week in their annual home quad, winning over Howard and Garretson but falling to conference foe MCM by eight. “We had our first of two scheduled home quads against MCM, Garretson, and Howard. We wrestled...
Parker boys no match for EPJ, Parkston
Myles Meyer makes a move to the basket in the season opener against MCM. (Photo/Shane Merrill) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker boys were also in action last week, facing off against EPJ on Saturday and traveling to Parkston on Tuesday. Parker hosted their first game...