Marion High School Homecoming Queen Hailey Stahl and King Ashton Kestleloot. (Photo/Submitted). Congratulations to the Marion High School 2024-2025 Homecoming King Asthon Kesteloot and Queen Hailey Stahl. Coronation was held on Monday, September 9. This year’s...
Jens Hansen and Natalie Rudd were crowned as this year’s Homecoming King and Queen at Irene-Wakonda High School Monday night (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Seniors Jens Hansen and Natalie Rudd were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during coronation...
Firefighters received training on vehicle extrication. (Photo/Submitted by Darci Williamson) Hurley hosts Southeast District Fire School Renae Hansen | Editor The Hurley Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Southeast District Fire School last Saturday, September 7, in...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order. A motion was made to approve the agenda. The motion carried. The meeting was opened to public input. No one appeared for public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin provided updates on the roadwork...
100Sioux Falls, SDSeptember 3, 2024Arnold (Arnie) Hinseth, 100, of Sioux Falls, SD, previously of Irene, SD, passed away at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Service were held at St....
77Tea, SD (formerly of Viborg, SD)September 7, 2024Charlotte Eli, 77 of Tea and formerly of Viborg, died Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home under hospice care. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran...
89Freeman, SDSeptember 6, 2024Shirley Waltner, 89, of Freeman passed away September 6 at Oakview Terrace in Freeman. Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday September 12 at the Salem Mennonite Church of rural Freeman. Visitation and viewing with the family...
62Parker, SDAugust 28, 2024Mary Garry, 62 of Parker, passed away on August 28, 2024 at the Sanford USD Medical Center, Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church. Arrangements provided by...
97Turkey Ridge, SDSeptember 6, 2024O. Fern Olesen, 97, of rural Turkey Ridge, SD, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Oakview Terrace in Freeman, SD, under hospice care after a brief injury. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
Edwin Smith carries on the family tradition at Homestead Orchard. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Homestead Orchard Monique R. Hurtado | Writer September signals the beginning of apple season and like clockwork, Homestead Orchard in Parker ushered in the season on Labor...
Jens Hansen hands off the ball to Wyatt Johnke. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The I-W Eagles fell to the Alcester-Hudson Cubs 6-56 during regular season play on Friday, September 6.Alcester-Hudson took off in the first quarter 28-0. By halftime, they had...
Paige Haase and Jenna VanVelzen meet a Mustang at the net. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker volleyball team opened their season last week, facing off against Tri-Valley. The Pheasants hung tough with the Mustangs, and nearly won the second set,...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix played the Elkton/Lake Benton Elks in Elkton on September 6. The game was difficult for the Phoenix and they were defeated 40-12. The Elks put up 26 points the first half to six for the Phoenix. The...
Lanae Waldner uses a two-handed return in the Menno game in Freeman. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford| Writer Freeman Academy/Marion 1, Menno 3The Bearcats fell short in their match against the Menno Wolves 1-3. 20-25, 25-21, 19-25, 21-25 on the Freeman Academy...
Landon Wieman with the throw as Michael Even and Dylan Buseman defend. (Photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker football team took on undefeated Flandreau last week and couldn’t overcome a rough start, falling in the game 19-6.The Pheasants kicked...
20 Travis Hybertson with a big stop for the Tornadoes defense vs. Garretson. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports After the junior high win and the Walk to End ALZ, it was the varsity football team’s turn to play. After coming off a loss to...
Congratulations to Senior Keira Austin, who set a new school record on serves! Keira served 24 serves in a row at the Centerville vs. Flandreau Indian School game on September 3. Keira is the daughter of Ryan and Heidi. Bravo Keira, we are very proud of you!...
Carter Muller (left) and Elijah Stake (right) get out right away during the junior high race at Dakota Valley. Muller placed 7th and Stake placed 8th. Great running fellas! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Another beautiful hot day was the gift to...
(LEFT) QB Brady Schroedermeier scrambles to keep away from a defender while running the ball. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christesen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars (2-1) solidified their position as one of the top teams in the state,...
Laine Petersen shaved off three minutes from her run time from Tuesday’s race to Friday’s race. Great job, Laine! (Photo/Donna Slack) Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar cross-country team had a full week participating in two meets this past week. ...
