Ben Van Aartsen

Irene-Wakonda girls drop two games on the road

Freeman 47, Irene-Wakonda 25Irene-Wakonda fell to the Freeman Flyers in girls’ basketball action in Freeman on Tuesday, January 7.Mady Peterson and Ava George each finished with six points for the Eagles. Madison Orr totaled eight rebounds and two steals with Maryn...

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Tornadoes overtake AC/DC in highly anticipated matchup

Even with hands in the face this girl was on fire! Keira Austin logged 21 points vs. Burke! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The anticipated Region 4B matchup between Centerville Tornadoes and Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder took place on...

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Tornadoes triumph over Burke 64-34

Alec Austin rips a rebound free during the Burke game. Austin had 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 points. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports Centerville boys rounded off the double header in Burke. CHS came out like they had a two and half hour bus ride...

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Midwest Miracles Classic: A Heartfelt Triumph for a Noble Cause

Kobee and other family members would go out after every game and present the “Player of the Game Award.”  Here Kobee is presenting the Player of the Game Award to Nick Hanson, Viborg-Hurley Senior after Viborg-Hurley’s victory over Elk Point-Jefferson.  (Photo/Faydra...

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Cold air hits the region

The Home Town Grocery sign on Viborg’s Main Street has been showing colder temperatures the past few days! (Photo/Renae Hansen) Snowfall still well below average Renae Hansen | Editor Though this winter has been milder than usual so far, the region was rocked with a...

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Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began with the swearing in of the new commissioners, Greg Benson of Viborg and Sheila Hagemann of Parker, by James Walker, Turner County Clerk of Courts.The meeting was opened to public input. Former Commissioner Mick Miller...

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Dale Ulric Waysman, Jr.

81Parker, SDDecember 26, 2024On December 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, Dale Ulric Waysman, Jr. passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and countless cherished memories. Burial with military honors was at the Riverview Cemetery in...

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Gerhard M. Nilsen

64Centerville, SDJanuary 3, 2025Gerhard M. Nilsen was born November 29, 1960 in Perth A, New Jersey to Gerhard H. And Rita (Fusco) Nilsen. He died unexpectedly at work January 3, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 64.Jerry was raised and attended school...

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Irene-Wakonda sports round-up

Julia Sees shoots a free throw while Ava George looks on. (Photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer It’s been a busy start to the winter sports season at Irene-Wakonda.Thus far, the I-W Boys Basketball team holds a 2-3 record for the season. The boys fell to a tough...

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Bearcats close 2024 with loss

Domani Butler drives the baseline around Mustang player Landon Hughes. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Freeman Academy/Marion Bearcats hosted the Tri-Valley Mustangs in the final game of 2024. The Mustangs were up 24 points in the opening stanza and...

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Nighthawks soar over Bearcats

Bearcat Anna Olson passes the basketball surrounded by Lady Nighthawk players. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The visiting TDA Nighthawks soared over the Lady Bearcats in Freeman on January 3, defeating the locals 18-40. Their season record stands at...

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Parker girls fall twice more

Halle Berens (20) goes up for a shot against three Beresford defenders. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker girls’ basketball team had two games last week, capping off their Christmas Break schedule. First on the docket was hosting conference...

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Parker wrestlers compete in Salem

Senior Michael Even returned to the mat last weekend and led the team with a third place finish. (Photo/Submitted by Janna Christiansen) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports In one of the biggest tournaments of the season, the Parker wrestling team traveled to Salem last...

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Boys falter against Beresford

Landon Beck goes up for a layup against Tiospaye Topa. Beck dropped his season best 13 points in the contest. (Photo/Submitted Shane Merrill | Parker Sports In a Big East Conference matchup last week, the Parker boys hosted Beresford in a battle of two conference...

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Lady Cougars fall to 3-2 after challenging week

Getting in touch with your teammate! Kendra Gilbert gets a little too close to Aubree Schwartz’s face while guarding an Elk Point-Jefferson player.  (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars began their season...

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Viborg-Hurley Cougars dominate the week with a 3-0 record

Owen Niederbaumer fights for a rebound against a Pine Ridge Thorpes player Alex Bissionette.   (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars had an outstanding week on the court, going undefeated in three games and...

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