Ben Van Aartsen

Parker 2-1 at Viborg-Hurley/I-W quad

Devin Kuchta looks for a win against a BonHomme wrestler last week. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) The Parker wrestling team made the short trip to Viborg last week and came away with two wins on the night, toppling V-H/I-W and Marion Freeman, while falling...

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Lady Cougars head into break undefeated at 3-0

Jenna Graves drives the ball down the court in Irene-Wakonda while also keeping an eye on where the defenders are.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars are off to a scorching start this season, boasting a...

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Bon Homme-Avon dominates VH/IW wrestling quad

Maxx Holm would win his match over a Bon Homme Avon wrestler.  Maxx would be the lone VH/IW wrestler to win a victory in the Quad.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Tuesday night saw the Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda Cougars host a...

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Cougars bounce back after first loss of the season

Brady Schroedermeier puts an exclamation mark on the victory over Irene-Wakonda with a dunk.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen)  Faydra Christensen| Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars head into the winter moratorium with a strong 2-1 record, tied for 7th in the...

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Eagles boys’ basketball loses two

Hayden Hansen shoots for two. (Photo/John Fontes) Viborg-Hurley 75, Irene-Wakonda 45Viborg-Hurley came out triumphant over Irene Wakonda 75-45 in boys’ basketball action on Friday night.Irene-Wakonda (1-1) was led by Jens Hansen with 18 points.Irene-Wakonda Head Coach...

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Bearcats kick off basketball season

Alan Astleford | Writer The girls season began a week before the men’s on December 5. FA/M opened by defeating Parker 41-11. FA/M jumped out to an early lead, outscoring the Pheasants 11-4 and cruised to a 41-11 win. They closed out the week handing the Colome girls a...

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Marion celebrates Hometown Christmas

Visitors are welcomed to the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration last Saturday. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There was frost and freezing mist in the air but that didn’t keep children and adults away from the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration....

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Centerville holds 2024 Community Gala Event

Gary and Ellenor Knutson and Eloise Hybertson accept the award for the Business of the Year for the Sewing Room & Country Sunshine Greenhouse. (Photo/Submitted) Jared Hybertson | Centerville Community & Economic Development Coordinator On December 7 the...

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Irene ALA Unit #93 host Christmas dinner at HSC

Those present included Keli and Chuck Stelley, (3) HSC employees), SD Commander Kevin Morrello, Susie Learing, SD Auxiliary President AnnaMae Warnier and Paul Warnier, Tate Mallory (HSC employee), Karen Richelieu, Nancy Nielson, Kay Hinseth, and Renee Bohrens. (Not in...

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Marion students perform at Christmas concert

Grades K-6 entertained their guests with a special performance of Christmas music. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There were no advanced tickets, Little Big Town and Taylor Swift were not booked to perform and the performers were unknown. Yet, the...

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Know your Neighbor

Duwayne and Theresa Bonhorst. (Photo/Submitted) Duwayne Bonhorst Renae Hansen | Editor Even Santa needs a little help from his friends sometimes, and in this month’s Know Your Neighbor we introduce you to a Viborg man who has answered Santa’s call for help for the...

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Adella (Della) Fogelman

93Sioux Falls, SDDecember 8, 2024Adella (Della) Fogelman of Sioux Falls, SD went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024.  She was 93. Adella June (Schmidt) Fogelman was born on a farm near Marion, SD on July 11, 1931, one of eleven children of Henry and...

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Marilyn Carol Bondesen

82Hurley, SDDecember 14, 2024.Marilyn Carol Bondesen, 82, passed away peacefully with her husband of almost 66 years by her side, on Saturday, December 14, 2024.Marilyn was born on March 25, 1942 in Hurley, South Dakota, to Matt and Helen (Lease) Woodward. She joined...

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Freeman overtakes the Cougars in overtime

Brady Schroedermeier seems to defy gravity going up for two of his 14 points.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars tipped off their season in an exciting but hard-fought game against Freeman. With high...

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Lady Cougars start season with a victory

Kendra Gilbert goes up for two points.  Gilbert would score 14 points in the victory over Freeman. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars kicked off their basketball season in dominant fashion, securing a...

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Lady Tornadoes open season with a win over Gayville-Volin

Emma Marshall powers up for a lay-up vs. Gayville-Volin. Marshall contributed 15 points for the Tornadoes. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The season opener for the reigning Region 4B Champions took the Tornadoes to Gayville on Tuesday night. You...

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