Marquice Bortnem rounds third to score against Dell Rapids (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 14U teener team took on Dell Rapids last week in two separate games, toppling the league tourney champs 11-3 and 11-7.In their first...
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Viborg-Hurley’s Nelson named to All-State Softball Team
(LEFT) Charley Nelson is ready to track down the ball at her shortstop position. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley junior Charley Nelson was selected to the Class B softball all-state team, as selected by the South...
Viborg-Hurley’s Novak earns top track honors
Coach Novak watches the high jump. Coach Novak worked with Viborg-Hurley students in jumps, along with other track and field disciplines. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches...
16U routes Baltic
Landon Wieman talks with third base coach Mitch Schaeffer against Baltic (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The 16U senior teeners baseball team traveled to Baltic last week and came away with a big 18-0 victory over the Bulldogs. The...
July 11, 2024
Irene Rodeo delights attendees with action-packed weekend
Yankton’s Sid Hart’s horse gets a little feisty in the shoot. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The town of Irene was bustling with excitement this past weekend as the annual Irene Rodeo kicked off, drawing rodeo enthusiasts from near and far....
Viborg Bar holds Grand Opening
Nick Lehnerz and Austin Aguirre introduced the Viborg Bar with a Grand Opening on June 14. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor The Viborg Bar may be one of the newest businesses in town, but the faces behind the bar are familiar to many of us. Austin...
Charley Nelson: A passionate coach in the making
Charley Nelson directing her players as to what to do in the dugout. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coaching is a family affair for the Nelsons of Hurley, where both Linda and her daughter, Charley, share a deep-seated passion...
What’s next for the courthouse?
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer A gap in the roof trusses late last year alerted the commissioners to the serious issues facing the 120-year-old Turner County courthouse. Their immediate response to shore the east side of the courthouse has only placed a temporary...
Summer Reading Program ends in Irene
Participants in the Irene Library Summer Reading program listen as Irene resident and local author Cleo Waters talks to them during one of the program’s sessions (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer June was a month filled with fun at the Irene Public Library....
Quiet Water Farm determined to succeed, despite heavy loss due to flooding
Quiet Water Farm was bringing a van load of fresh picked produce to Farmers Markets in Beresford, Brandon and Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) Anita Dixon | Writer Quiet Water Farm is a new vendor at the Beresford Farmers Market, bringing delicious, fresh, seasonal...
Cleanup efforts continue after devastating flooding
The American Red Cross came to Parker on Friday, June 28 to assist Turner County residents affected by the flooding. They handed out cleaning kits to residents to assist them in household cleaning from flood related issues. The assistance from the Red Cross is greatly...
Meet the new Administrative Deputy
Lisa Hoffman is the new administrative deputy at the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Walk into the recently relocated, makeshift Sheriff’s office and you will immediately be greeted with a cheerful “Hello” from...
Marjorie Sanborn
96Sioux Falls, SDJune 15, 2024Marjorie Sanborn, 96 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Hurley, passed away on June 15, 2024 at the Dow Rummel Retirement Home, Sioux Falls. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the First Baptist Church, Viborg....
Robert “Bobby” Boe
72Lennox, SDJune 26, 2024Robert “Bobby” Boe, age 72, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 surrounded by his family at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at First English Lutheran Church, Lennox, SD. Robert was born on February...
Parker Teeners topple IW-VH
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker teeners had two games and one rainout last week.First, the Pheasants faced off against Madison Gold, and saw just how dangerous the Bulldogs can be. Both teams were knotted in the third inning, 1-1 but Madison added one run and...
Parker 16U teeners edge Tri-Valley
Myles Meyer plays first base after his grand slam against Tri-Valley (Photo/Kirsten Wieman) Meyer hits grand slam Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The 16U teeners were in action in one game last week, as they faced off against Tri-Valley who finished in the top-four in...
Parker hosts softball tourney
A player from the Centerville team takes a swing. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker Rec Complex was buzzing last weekend as Parker hosted the annual South East South Dakota softball league tournament with 25 teams in total...
Parker softball third
The Parker 14U team came in third in the annual league tournament. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 14U softball team came to play last Saturday taking home third in the annual league tournament that was hosted in Parker. The Pheasants have...