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Pheasant 10U softball starts hot

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 10U softball team has been on a run early in the season, starting with a 6-0-1 record. Parker has ran past several opponents and squeaked by Viborg-Hurley last week, 3-2.The team has four games remaining on the schedule with...

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BEC softball awards announced

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Big East Conference announced softball awards last week with three Parker team members receiving recognition.Junior Kyla Fosheim was named second team all-conference while as was freshman Lexie Preheim. Junior Saige Lessman was also...

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Lund Theatre announces new president and manager

Jeff and Donna Slack have stepped down in their positions as President of the Board and Theater Manager. Thank you to Jeff and Donna for all that you’ve done for the theater over the past twelve years! (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Jeff and Donna Slack...

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South Dakota’s Move Over Law changing on July 1

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, South Dakota’s Move Over Law is changing. South Dakota’s previous Move Over law required drivers to change lanes when approaching emergency vehicles stopped on the side of the road. Starting July 1, drivers will be required to move over for...

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Viborg celebrates Healthy Heartbeat Day

There was a dedication for the sign proclaiming Viborg as a Cardiac Ready Community last Thursday. The sign is located by the welcome sign on the south end of town. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor There was a Healthy Heartbeat Day celebration in Viborg last...

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Caught in the Act

Sue Schmidt | Correspondent It was early morning and Jesus was once again back at the Temple. A crowd gathered around Him and He sat down to teach. The Pharisees interrupted Jesus bringing a woman caught in adultery but failed to bring the man. The woman had no value...

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Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen

89Aurora, COMay 25, 2025Darlene Ann (Chester) Ommen, 89, of Aurora, CO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Advanced Health Care of Aurora. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held June 14 at 10:30 a.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in...

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Benest takes first at state trap shooting competition

Sophomore Bridget Benest would place first place in the Female Junior Varsity division in the State Trapshooting Competition in Aberdeen.  She would place fourth overall in the Junior Varsity division.  Congrats, Bridget!  (Photo/Terri Benest) Faydra Christensen |...

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Centerville Trap competes at State Trap Shoot

Congratulations to the Centerville Trap Shooting Team who competed at the State Meet in Aberdeen. Pictured (back row left to right) Tate Cahoy, Bradley Suprenant, Isaac Boden, Isaiah Perry, Henry Rotter, Clayton Brown, Leah Wiese, and Will Norling. (Front row) Coach...

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Parker 12U rolling

Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 12U baseball team has been providing excitement this season, off to a hot start and a 7-1 season. Parker opened their season with an out of league game against Salem back on May 10, winning 25-1. Parker dropped their second...

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Tople, Pollard compete at State Golf Tournament in Watertown

Corbin Tople tees off during the state golf tournament in Watertown. Tople tied for 28 place. Congratulations, Corbin! (Photo/Submitted) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports A small but mighty team, Centerville had a two person showing qualify for the State B Golf meet in...

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Cougar golfers compete at state tournament

Viborg-Hurley Golfers, Brock Frederickson and Jake Austin, pose with their coaches Tony Hauger and Parker Christesen at the State Golf Tournament in Watertown. (Photo/Submitted)  Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Two Cougar golfers had the honor of...

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Patten leads at state golf

Lauren Patten eyes up a shot last week at the state golf meet. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports Three Parker golfers made the trip to Watertown last week for the state golf meet held at Prairie Winds and Cattail Crossing. Senior Lauren Patten led the...

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Parker Softball hands out awards

Lexie Preheim, Kyla Fosheim, Landri Dykstra, Emily Ebeling and Hailey Ruetter stand with their awards last week. (Photo/Submitted) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports As the inaugural varsity season came to a close, the Parker varsity softball program took one last trip...

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Graves, Eide compete at Coaches Association All-Star Game

Miles Eide (left) and Jacob Graves (right) did a jersey swap after the All-Star football game held on June 7, 2025. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The South Dakota Coaches Football Coaches Association All-Star Game was held on Saturday, June 7,...

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Small-town summer nights come alive at the softball fields

The best part of an 8U game is that it almost always ends in a tie. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports If you’re looking for something to do on a warm summer evening, look no further than your local softball field. From now through...

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