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Jean Marie Kohn-Higheagle

67Spearfish, SDMarch 13, 2025Jean Marie Kohn-Higheagle was born on November 21, 1957, the youngest child of Omer E. Kohn and Arvina Engebretson Haglund-Kohn. She was born in Sioux Falls, SD, and spent her childhood in Centerville, SD.Jean attended South Dakota State...

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Viborg-Hurley Cougars return to state tournament

Jake Austin drives down the court trying to outrun a Crazy Horse player. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars are heading back to the state tournament after a dominant performance in the SoDak 16. On Tuesday,...

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Tornadoes ready to take State B’s by storm!

Congratulations to the 2025 SoDak 16 Champions, the Centerville Tornadoes! The Tornadoes defeated Faulkton Area 63-38 to punch their ticket to the State B Girls Basketball tournament in hopes of defending their state title! Pictured are (back row left to right) Head...

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History made at Bowlway Lanes

Congratulations to Linden Graber on rolling the first perfect game in 78 years of continuous operation of Bowlway Lanes in Marion, and his first “Perfect Game” bowling.  (Photo/Submitted) Linden Graber bowls first 300 “perfect game” at Bowlway Lanes Linden Graber...

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Bringing home the Golden Megaphone

Zoey Petersen with the coveted Golden Megaphone award. (Photo/Submitted) Petersen competes on NCA All-Star National Championship team Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley Eighth Grader Zoey Petersen had one of her big dreams come true when she, along with her Eclipse...

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Saying goodbye to the courthouse

A pile of rubble is all that remains of the historic Turner County Courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer The Turner County courthouse came tumbling down last month. It has been over a year since the issues of the 120-year-old courthouse...

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Parker School Celebrates Read Across America with Dr Suess

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Parker School took part of Read Across America with a celebration in honor of Dr. Suess. It is a week-long event celebrating their love of reading. Of course, Dr. Suess books are a great way to engage children young and old...

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Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public comment. There was no public comment, so the meeting proceeded to County Highway Department.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the bid letting to the commissioners. The first was for PVC Lining bid...

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Beth E. Breen

61Yankton, SDMarch 1, 2025Beth E. Breen, age 61, of Yankton, South Dakota died on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House in Yankton.A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hurley with Pastor Shadoe...

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Lloyd L. Sorensen

85Sioux Falls, SD (formerly of Viborg, SD)Saturday, March 1, 2025Lloyd L. Sorensen, age 85, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Dougherty House in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial service was held on Monday, March 10, 2025 at Miller Funeral Home.Lloyd was...

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Parker Rec looks ahead to upcoming season

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker Rec Board has officially opened sign ups for the 2025 spring and summer youth sports seasons in Parker. Parents are encouraged to sign up their athletes for soccer, baseball, softball, TBall, flag football and basketball online...

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Know Your Neighbor

“Centerville’s Lucky Leprechaun” Jean Peterson Renae Hansen | Editor When it came time to pick someone for our Know Your Neighbor feature for March, we naturally thought of St. Patrick’s Day. And around here, when many of us think of St. Patrick’s Day, we can’t help...

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Lady Tornadoes triumph in SoDak 16, headed to State Tournament

Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville 63, Faulkton Area 38SoDak 16 match up paired #1 seed Centerville to take on #16 seed Faulkton Area in Madison, SD. The gym was packed full of purple and gold for the “home” team on the scoreboard, the Tornadoes, as the fans...

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Cougars one win away from State Tournament

2025  SoDak 16 qualifying team, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars. (Front row) Oakley Kolthoff, Brenner Gerdes, Kayden Thibodeau-Lindemann, Jake Austin, Godwin Johnson, Braydyn Morrison, and Boeden Gerdes. (Back row) Coach Cory Jacobsen, Coach Mason Madsen, Lincoln...

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MCM edges Parker in region battle

Parker junior Tonner Peterson flies in for a layup against stingy MCM defense. (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker boys’ basketball went down with a strong effort last Thursday night, as they traveled to Salem to face off...

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