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Viborg-Hurley/Irene Wakonda girls continue to see success

Maddie Feiock pins Libby Krcil (Burke/Gregory).  Maddie would place seventh at the Yankton Invite. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports 2025 Yankton Girls InvitationalTeam Scores1 Canton 176.52 Pierre T.F. Riggs 161.03 Watertown 133.54...

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Pheasants compete at BEC/LCC tourney

Dylan Buseman works an opponent at last weeks BEC/LCC tournament. Buseman was back in the lineup for the first time since December and took third on the day. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling team was in action...

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End of an Era

Demolition begins on Turner County Courthouse Demolition of the more than 120-year-old Turner County Courthouse building began the morning of Monday, February 3. The building has faced many issues in the past years, including flooding last June and aging ceilings and...

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Turner County Sheriff resigns

Sheriff Jamie Buteyn, appointed to the position of Turner County Sheriff fifteen months ago, resigned his position as of last week. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There are moments in life when someone says something so simple, yet so profound that it...

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Fire destroys garage on Christopherson farm

A garage just east of Ray and Michelle Christopherson’s house burned to the ground last Friday afternoon. Fire departments from Hurley, Davis, Viborg and Cameron Colony all assisted with the fire. (Photo/Amber Miller) Renae Hansen | Editor Michelle Christopherson was...

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Marion Fire Department battles house fire

Submitted by Bryan Kraemer | Fire Chief, Marion SD Volunteer Fire Department On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Marion Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of N. Center Avenue in Marion, SD for a confirmed structure fire at a residence. The first arriving...

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Parker Ambulance says goodbye to long time member

Marvin Miller, who passed away last week, retired from Parker Ambulance in 2022 after serving the community for 25 years. (Photo/Submitted) Marvin Miller, better known as “Med 36”, passed away on Sunday, January 26.Marv was a dedicated EMT for 25 years, proudly...

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Gene Larsen

95Formerly of Sioux FallsJanuary 27, 2025Gene Larsen, 95, formerly of Sioux Falls passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg SD. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 5, at Abiding...

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Jeanne Miller

90Centerville, SDJanuary 30, 2025Jeanne Miller, 90, of Centerville, SD, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Centerville Care and Rehab Center as a result of complications from an infection.Cora Jeanne Miller was born June 26, 1934, to Leslie L. and Dola (Wharton)...

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Marvin Miller

71Parker, SDJanuary 26, 2025Marvin Miller, 71 of Parker, passed away on January 26, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, January 31, 2025 at St. Christina’s Catholic Church, Parker. Arrangements provided by Hofmeister-Jones...

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Pheasants host own tournament

Brysen Boloun works an opponent during a recent tournament. (Photo/Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker wrestling squad had a big weekend last Saturday, hosting the annual Parker tournament with several impressive performances. Top showings...

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Parker girls fall twice more

Mya Beyer looks to score against Lennox. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker girls suffered two more defeats last week, as they continue to search for their first victory. First on the docket was West Central last Tuesday with the visiting Trojans...

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#4 Trojans run past Parker

Myles Meyer pulls down a rebound against West Central. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Parker saw one of the states top class ‘A’ teams last week, when neighboring West Central traveled to Parker to put on a show, pushing past the Pheasants...

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Tornadoes overcome Nighthawks in tight matchup

Aiden Bobzin drains a three pointer vs. Viborg/Hurley. Bobzin had 19 points on the evening! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Going into this matchup, the Tornado boys knew this was going to be a physical game. Centerville did well on offense and...

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Cougars claim coveted No. 1 spot in Class B

Braydyn Morrison shoots one of his many three pointers against Castlewood in the Mitchell Corn Palace during the Hanson Classic.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports After a grueling stretch last week, the Viborg-Hurley Cougars had a...

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Centerville too much for Lady Cougars

The bench reacts to a three pointer being made by teammate Jenna Graves during Irene’s Blizzard Buster Classic.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars faced a tough challenge this week, taking on the...

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Bearcats drop double-header to Eagles in Marion

Liz Piehl guards an IW Eagles player. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Freeman Academy/Marion dropped a basketball twin bill to Irene-Wakonda in prep basketball action on January 30 in Freeman.The ladies found themselves on the short end against the...

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Bearcats fall to Huskies in boys’ basketball action

Elshadi Mesfin led Freeman Academy-Marion with 15 points against Bridgewater-Emery in boys’ basketball action on January 28, but it wasn’t enough to get the Bearcats past the Huskies, with a final score of 59-44. Karter Weber also scored 14 points with Taylor Goodwin...

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