Natali Blair connects with the ball, sending it sailing. (Picture/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougar softball team had a busy week of action, highlighted by a four-game run at the Gayville-Volin Tournament on...
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May 8, 2025
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Historic Hurley landmark up for sale
(Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The elevator in Hurley is now officially for sale by CHS after shutting down operations earlier this year. A statement from the company says, “CHS closed the grain facility in Hurley, SD, effective February 28. This decision...
First Responders prepare for electrical hazards
Central Electric Cooperative hosted electrical hazard safety training at its headquarters on April 23. (Photo/Submitted) When an emergency strikes, first responders put themselves on the front lines to protect their communities, often facing hidden dangers like downed...
Parker Fire Department responds to fire
The Parker Fire Department on the scene of a burn pit that got out of control last week. The department was able to prevent the spread of the fire to a large barn and additional equipment. (Photo/Submitted) The Parker Fire Department responded to a report of a burn...
American Legion Auxiliary treats veterans to a fun day at Sunset Manor in Irene
Lloyd ‘Hap’ Tooley provided entertainment at the piano. (Photo/Submitted) Six veterans who live at the Sunset Manor facility in Irene attended a party in their honor on April 24, given by the American Legion Auxiliary #193. The veterans shared some of their...
Viborg-Hurley High School students shine at Spring Concert
Seniors from Concert Choir- Jaden Robinson, Wendi Silverthorn, Jack VanDriel, Allyn White, LaMiya Baker, Evelyn Ebright, and Emma Chaussee. (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Writer Family and friends packed into the Viborg-Hurley gym on Tuesday, April 22, to...
Seasons
Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Winter seems to be the most talked about season viewed often as an inconvenience and seemingly invisible sun. There is a positive twist to winter, it is the season when the days grow longer bringing us hope of warmer weather. From...
Eagles track compete at Gayville-Volin Invitational
Laney Van Beek takes third in shot put. (Photo/Laura Lyngstad) Irene-Wakonda track traveled to Gayville to participate in the Gayville-Volin Invitational track and field meet on Tuesday, April 22. Cain Healy came in second place in shot put as well as third place in...
Parker girls fifth at A-H meet, boys seventh
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports In a shortened week last week the Parker track teams continued to climb the ranks as their season gets into full gear. The Pheasants were at Alcester-Hudson last week facing off against a mix of ‘A’ and ‘B’ competition.On the girls’ side,...
Freeman Academy-Marion compete at Gayville-Volin Invitational
The Bearcats battle it out during one of the relays in Gayville last week. (Photo/Lori Jorgensen) Freeman Academy-Marion completed at the Gayville-Volin Invitational track and field meet in Gayville on Tuesday, April 22.Keaton Preheim of Freeman Academy-Marion won the...
Dakota Valley rallies past Parker
Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Parker traveled south last Sunday to face off against Dakota Valley in a high school baseball matchup. Parker managed to collect five hits to Dakota Valley’s three, but still fell 7-3.The Panthers got on the board in the first inning...
Parker softball
Shane Merrill | Sports Avon flexes against ParkerOne of the top class ‘B’ softball teams was in Parker Saturday morning as the Pheasants took on the Avon Pirates. Avon currently sits with an 8-3 record and number five in the polls.The Pirates made quick work of the...
Parker basketball banquet held
Award winners on the night were (front row) Tonner Peterson, Colin Robertson, Jevin Erickson and Garrit Postma; (back row) Dylan Dykstra, Landon Wieman, Myles Meyer, and Luke Travnicek. Not pictured were Benson Jones and Hamlet Vardanyan. (Photo/Kirsten Wieman) Shane...
Parker golf takes third at Chester
Lauren Patten swings away during a recent golf meet. Patten was sixth at Chester last week. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker golf team was in Chester last Friday competing against good competition. The Pheasants put together a solid...
Cougar boys keep stacking points on the track
Piper Johnson passes the baton to Presley Skonhovd during the 4x200. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Cougar track and field teams had to deal with a little bit of everything this week — from cancellations to chilly winds —...
Cougars split the week in softball action
The Cougars come out of the dugout to congratulate Charley Nelson on her homerun! The team had to get in their congratulatory pats on the helmet. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougar softball team brought...
Centerville track
These four Tornadoes set out to compete in Fargo, ND last week at the Shanley Invitational. Pictured (left to right) are Charlie Eide, Lillee Shearer, Peyton Hansen, and Emery Shubeck. Congratulations kids! Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Tornadoes travel to Fargo to...
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Hurley graduate Dehring’s “Summer Illumination” art show to be shown at Cloud Shadow Studio
Kathryn (Benney) Dehring’s “Summer Illumination” art show will be on display at Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda with an Opening Reception on Saturday, May 10. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor and Riva Sharples | Writer Cloud Shadow Studio in Wakonda will be...