Dirk O’Dell from Viborg was recently presented with the Creative Legacy Award at the 58th Annual Americom Advertising Awards. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Writer “He’s probably the least known photographer in the state that has produced the most amount of...
73rd Annual Tri-Valley Chorus Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor The Tri-Valley Barbershop Chorus has a history that spans almost three quarters of a century. The first meeting of the Viborg chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop...
Karla Lems speaks at the SD Legislative session in Pierre (photo/Bob Mercer-KELO Land News) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Governor Kristi Noem recently signed into law a trio of bills supposedly aimed at protecting landowners, yet many landowners disagree. This trio of...
100Litchfield, MNJanuary 20, 2024Doris Gjervik, age 100, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Ecumen of Litchfield, MN. The world has lost a kind and caring soul who maintained a heart of gratitude and service throughout her life.Doris Mae Nelson was born on May...
90Parker, SDMarch 8, 2024James Richard White of Parker, SD, was born at home to Mildred (Olson) White and Noble White in Volin, SD, Oct. 11, 1933. Jim recently celebrated his 90th birthday. He passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, with family by his side and under...
93Hickman, Nebraska and formerly of Marion, South Dakota,March 10, 2024.Rev Dale A. Ras, 93 of Hickman, Nebraska and formerly of Marion, South Dakota, passed away March 10, 2024.The Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Bethesda Church...
22Marion, SDMarch 10, 2024Edgar Ricardo Ortiz Sanchez was born on April 9, 2001. He was baptized on May 10, 2001 at New Jerusalem Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Edgar played basketball for Marion High School and wrestled for the Freeman/Marion Rebels. Then, graduated from...
91Alcester, SDMarch 15, 2024Lois Schempp, 91, long-time resident of Alcester, SD, passed away into the loving arms of her Lord & Savior on March 15, 2024 at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, SD.Lois Mae Nelson was born August 14, 1932 to parents Evert & Mabel...
Forty-eight children are part of the cast of “Passion and the Cross,” including more than a dozen from the New Era readership area. Here, children learn a lesson from Jesus during “Passion and the Cross” (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Writer Fifteen adults and...
-Lock your doors Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor At a recent town meeting in Chancellor, Deputy Nolan Clark engaged with residents to address pressing concerns regarding the safety of the small community. Like many other communities, Chancellor has witnessed a rise...
Nick Hanson earned All Tournament Team honors for the second year in a row, as a junior center for the Viborg-Hurley Cougars. Congratulations, Nick! (photo/Faydra Christensen)
Nick Hanson scored his 1,000th career point during the Class B State Tournament. (photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley’s junior center, Nick Hansen had an even sweeter state tournament as he reached 1,000 career points...
Nathan Epp/Hadley Luke The team knew this would be a very different year for us. Last year’s seniors were significant contributors to every aspect of the game, and some younger players would have to step up to fill the statistics and minutes played by that group....
Jerico Shape The Freeman Academy/Marion boys’ varsity basketball team finished their season 8-13 on Tuesday, February 27 after falling just short to the Centerville Tornados. The Bearcats started their season with a win before losing a few games; by the first half of...
Back (L-R) Head Coach Tucker Tornberg, Asst Coach Jamie Edberg, Rylie Tieman, Addison Buckneberg, Keira Austin, Emma Marshall, Lillie Eide, MaKayla Heesch. Kiylee Westra, Althea Gust, Haley Childress, Madison Carstensen, Tessa Eide, McKenzie Carstensen, Brady...
Front- Bridget Benest, Morgan Patterson, Maggie Kessler, Jazmyne Robinson, Bailey Weegar Middle- Coach Galen Schoenefeld, Zoey Christensen, Brenner Gerdes, Josh Roth, Jake Austin, Bryson Morrison, Zac Austin, Tryg Goettertz, Braydyn Morrisosn, Paisley Skonhovd, and...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor For two years, we have been hearing the back-and-forth arguments of the pros and cons of carbon pipelines running through our state. What started out as a warning cry from a few quickly grew into a full-blown movement of protesting and...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week a concerned resident took to Facebook to air a grievance about the fact that the Lincoln County Sheriff deputy responded to a call in Monroe instead of the Turner County Sheriff’s office. This post started a firestorm of negative...
Riva Sharples | Writer Next Sunday, March 17, Gayville Hall, along with The Friends of Traditional Music, will present a special St. Patrick’s Day show. “A St. Patty’s Day Celebration” will feature the Sioux Falls-based band Maggie in the Meantime blending...
