Renae Hansen | Writer We continue to keep Jenn Panaia in our thoughts and prayers as she continues her bone marrow transplant process in Minnesota. Husband Joey is holding down the fort homeschooling the kids while they’re there, so we definitely include him in...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Fall means many things, like back to school, traveling to college, and harvest season. All of these things mean putting vehicles and machinery in motion. One thing we hear about a lot is how wonderful our farmers are and how they...
79 Hurley, S.D. September 15, 2023 James “Jim” Christiansen, 79 of Hurley, passed away on September 15, 2023 at the Dougherty Hospice House, Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian. Jim Christiansen was born April 8, 1944 to John and Mary (Johnson) Christiansen in Miller, S.D....
69 Sioux Falls, South Dakota September 10, 2023 James “Jim” Murray Hockett, age 69, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A Celebration of Life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Miller...
Officials Tom Eggers, Chad DeJong, and Kevin Matthiesen meet during a team timeout. Currently, the SDHSAA has seen a decline in officials due to the concerns of fan’s sportsmanship. (Photo/Sara Stadem) SDHSAA looks to improve sportsmanship Sara Stadem | New...
The Cross Country meet was held in Freeman September 13. Bearcat Tavin Schroeder, left, won men’s division and Bearcat Finley McConniel, right, was second. Photo/Alan Astleford freeman academy/marion cross-country Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman Academy/Marion...
Paige Haase bumps the ball during a match last week (photo/Dave Fuller) parker volleyball By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team found their rhythm last week, winning back to back matches in exciting fashion. In their first match of the week,...
Parker players battle CWL players last week in the homecoming game. Parker won 18-14. parker football By Shane Merrill | Sports Going into last Friday’s game, the Parker coaching staff, players and fans thought the Pheasants had a solid chance to knock off...
Colton Preheim finished 24th last week at Freeman parker cross-country By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker cross- country team took to the course at Freeman last week and came away with some impressive finishes. The Parker varsity boys placed third overall. Leading...
Pictured is the Homecoming Court, including (left to right): Kaitlynn Mellem, Nadia Logue, Jenna Sees, Queen Quinn, King Sam, Connor Ganschow, Ben Girard, and Jake Wolfswinkel. Crown bearers are Reagan Flynn and Reed Wieman (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples |...
Queen Natalie Haase and King Carter Ross (photo/Dave Fuller) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Parker School kicked off homecoming week on Monday by whitewashing main street at the corner of Main and Second. They held their Coronation ceremonies that evening and...
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...
