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February 13, 2024 Commissioners Meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the general bids for the commissioners to approve. Motions were made to accept the bids, and the motions passed. A motion was made to purchase a 2023 Caterpillar 150-15AWD motor grader from...

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The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago

The next best time is NOW Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor If you live in Turner County, there’s no doubt you received a fluorescent green flyer in the mail from the Turner County Conservation District. Each year, this order form is distributed to residents. Along...

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Cougars celebrate Senior/Parent Night

Cougar Senior Night Front Row- Maggie Kessler, Haley Nelson, Paisley Skonhovd, Mataya Vannorsdel, Zoey Christensen, and Bailey Weegar Back Row- Devin Sayler, Josh Roth, Bryson Morrison, and Kobee Sherman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley...

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Ray R. Tieszen

76Marion SDFebruary 3, 2024Ray R. Tieszen, 76 of Marion died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Freeman Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Bethesda Church of Marion with burial at the Tieszen Cemetery.Ray R. Tieszen was...

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I-W girls basketball team wins another, boys fall

Jens Hansen is a flying Eagle as Noah Hansen stands guard (photo/John Fontes) Riva Sharples | Writer The Irene-Wakonda Eagles Girls Basketball Team improved its season record to 4-14 last Thursday, Feb. 8, with a win over Marty. The girls defeated Marty 57-35.Quinn...

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Johnson reaches 50 varsity wins

The VH/IW wrestling team and coaches pose with Jacob Johnson after he reached his 50 wins milestone. (Submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley/Irene-Wakonda wrestling team traveled to Salem on Friday for the McCook Central-Montrose...

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Lady Cougars outlast MCM

Kendra Gilbert drives toward the basket. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Lady Cougars showcased their determination this week, securing victories over Alcester-Hudson and McCook Central-Montrose, bringing their record to 8-9....

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Cougars take down the Pheasants

Nick Hanson threads the needle between Parker players Harley Davis and Landon Wieman. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Many people would call the Cougars a second half team. I’m not sure what is said in the locker room by Coach...

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Parker Farmer League headed to state

Parker Farmer League basketball teamMatt Rand, Kevin Ratsch, Nick Jongeling, Austin Unruh, Bo De Kramer. Front: Kelby Peters, Al Flyger, Will Kadlec, Kris Vanderkooy, Zack Anderson. (photo/submitted) By Shane Merrill | Sports The Parker farmer league men’s basketball...

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Schoellerman signs with USF

Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley Senior, Chance Schoellerman will be attending the University of Sioux Falls in the fall and will be playing football for the COUGARS. Pictured are Chance with his parents, Rich Schoellerman and Katie and Chuck...

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Viborg-Hurley Cheer Camp

The Cougar varsity cheerleaders pose with the k-4 elementary girls who participated in the elementary cheer camp. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Elementary students were offered the opportunity to participate in...

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Girls win stunner at Hurley

Jenna Van Velzen is airborn as she goes for the shot (photo/John Fontes) Shane Merrill | Sports A good old fashioned high school basketball rivalry lived up to the hype last week in Hurley, as the Parker Pheasants were able to stun the Viborg-Hurley Lady Cougars in...

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Viborg-Hurley gets past Pheasants

(RIGHT) Ray Travnicek is this week's flying Pheasant as he goes up against the Viborg-Hurley Cougars (photo/Faydra Christensen) By Shane Merrill | Sports In the boys action last week, the Parker Pheasants faced off against neighboring rival Viborg-Hurley, and played a...

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ACDC runs over FAM in Marion

Liam Ortman dances around Gayville-Volin defense as he heads down the court (photo/John Fontes) Alan Astleford | Writer Freeman Academy/Marion fell to Andes Central/Dakota Christian Thunder in conference action Thursday February 8.The game was played on Marion’s home...

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Centerville girls keep marching on

Centerville Girls Basketball team is Great Plains Conference Champions!The Centerville girls defeated AC/DC 52-40 to claim the 2024 title. Pictured back row l-r Brady Childress, Head Coach Tucker Tornberg, Althea Gust, Keira Austin, Kiylee Westra, Makayla Heesch,...

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Centerville boys take over Irene-Wakonda

Covin Wattier drives past an Irene-Wakonda defender. (photo/Tricia eide) Tricia Eide | Centerville Sports The boys were next on the docket. I listened to the live stream that night and the commentators mentioned that Centerville Boys basketball hadn’t beaten...

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Tom Sparrow Day

Members from the Department of Veteran Affairs presenting Sparrow with the Executive Proclamation from Governor Noem.( photo/Patricia Mahoney) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Tom Sparrow has been a staple around the Turner County courthouse for over the last decade....

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E-bus gets thumbs up from Viborg School

Viborg School experienced its first blizzard and deep freeze with their new electric school bus (photo/John Fontes) John Fontes | Writer With all the stories of Tesla electric cars and other electric vehicles that were unable to be charged and thus rendered useless...

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