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Snowstorm closes South Dakota
Driving Turner County roads was stressful due to heavy freezing rains and then blowing snow (photo by Donna Rumbaugh) Monique R. Hurtado | writer The areas first major snowstorm hit Turner County last week before winter officially arrived. Icy rain began to pour down...
Irene Woman Publishes Children’s Book
Riva Sharples “Inky Dinky and Dinky Doo” is a story about two mischievous mice and their grand adventures. The new children’s book was written and illustrated by Irene resident Cleo Waters. Waters, who has five grown children, 13 grandchildren and 17...
Em’s Eastside Explorers opening soon in Parker
Monique R. Hurtado | writer Finding childcare is a difficult task in small towns. Emily Korthals knew when she started her family, she would be facing the same the issue. She knew she would want her child to go to a safe place in town. In July of 2021, Emily set...
A divided party
Monique R. Hurtado | writer The South Dakota GOP has experienced controversy about the security of SD elections. The organization is divided into two groups—those who believe there was election fraud in 2020 and 2022 and those who do not. This division...
Austin Waldner completes successful Mentor hunt
Alan Astleford | Writer A short time ago, Austin Waldner got his antlerless deer through the mentor program of the SD Game Fish and Parks program which is a popular program among both adults and youth alike. The youth and apprentice for mentored hunting,...
VHHS Winter Concert goes on despite winter weather
Mrs. Connor Brown directed both the band and choir. Renae Hansen | Writer Old Man Winter did his best to keep the Viborg-Hurley Winter Music Concert from happening, but the fourth time was the charm and the show went on, although it was a different feel from other...
Christmas fun facts
Owen Reitzel | Writer Christmas will be here in just a few days and here are some interested facts about Christmas. National Christmas Tree Association •There are approximately 25-30 million Real Christmas trees sold in the U.S. every year. •There are close to 350...
Paper shortage hits Turner County
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles has announced there will be a delay in title printing due to paper supply issues. This includes all Turner County titles. Effective immediately, the printing of vehicle titles...
Karmen Brockmueller-Broer
47 Yankton, South Dakota December 13, 2022 Karmen Lynn Brockmueller-Broer was born September 22, 1975, in Sioux Falls, S.D. She came home to her loving parents November 5, 1975. She was such a loving little girl, but a tomboy at heart. She loved everyone. Loved all...
Bob McArton
86 Olathe, Kansas December 4, 2022 Robert (Bob) Andrew McArton, 86, of Olathe, Kansas passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, Loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend...
Betty Mae Jensen
97 Viborg, South Dakota December 14, 2022 Betty Mae Jensen, 97 of Viborg, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, Viborg with...
Christmas Church Services around the County
Monique R. Hurtado | writer Christmas is the perfect time to gather with friends and family to celebrate the meaning of the Christmas, Jesus’ extraordinary birth. Churches throughout the county are holding special services and are inviting everyone in the community to...
Origins of Christmas traditions
Owen Reitzel | Writer According to Dr. Bruce David Forbes Professor of Religious Studies Morningside College, “The earliest known reference to observing the birth of Christ on December 25 is in the Roman Philocalian calendar of ad 354. Somewhat earlier, Christians in...
Lady bearcats fall to Centerville
Bearcat Estelle Walter is pressured by a Centervile player. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Marion Sports After winning their first games of the season, the Freeman Academy/Marion (FAM) Lady Bearcats shot for a trifecta. However, the Lady Tornadoes had a...
December 22, 2022
Christmas just keeps coming!
Santa visits Marion SD and brings smiles to all (photo by Al Astleford) Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Last week Centerville, Parker, Irene, and Viborg went all out for Christmas. This week get your jingle on In Marion, Davis and Chancellor Marion: Christmas...
Electric truck rolls into Parker Ford
Curt Lukes and Brad Schardin discussing the features of the Electric F150 Lightening Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Electric vehicles are slowly rolling into Parker which is perfect timing since Parker Ford has recently become certified to sell, maintain and charge...
Duerksen captures beauty of Lund Theatre in painting
Rhonda and Russ Duerksen with his painting of Viborg’s Lund Theatre. Duerksen captures beauty of Lund Theatre in painting Renae Hansen | Writer Russ Duerksen is well known for his work as a wildlife artist and has received many honors and awards for his paintings of...
Fire Destroys Family Home
Matt Entringer and Jannesa DeVries and family lost everything in a tragic house fire on Monday December 5, 2022. Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer At around 10:30 a.m. Monday morning, a fire erupted in Parker. The Parker Fire Department along with the Chancellor and...
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