Deputy Nolan Clark is the newest addition to the Turner County Sheriff’s Department (photo/submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Deputy Nolan Clark is the newest full-time deputy to join the ranks at the Turner County Sheriff’s Office. He is a familiar face around...
I-W sophomore Alyssa Kirscshenman and freshman Duncan Sharples-Schmidt star in the I-W one-act play “Web of Deception.” There will be a public performance of the production on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Irene school (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer...
Fire Chief Max Masters, Jacoby Masters and Josh Ketcham serve breakfast to hungry patrons. (photo/Monique Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Parker Volunteer Fire Department kicked off the New Year with their annual pancake feed at the Parker Community building....
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 10 due to school closure on January 8 and 9 caused by inclement weather. The teachers’ report was removed from the agenda, and the superintendent’s report was moved ahead...
95November 30, 2023Centerville, SDHelen Bjordal, daughter of the late Hans Bjordal and Elvira Bervin Bjordal, was born April 12, 1928 in Clay County, South Dakota.Preceded in death by her husband, of 71 years, Vernon E. Miller, and her parents, brother and...
95Saline, KSJanuary 7. 2024Loraine Laura (Fast) Ortman was born August 13, 1928, in rural Hutchinson County, SD to Jacob and Lydia (Kunkel) Fast. Most of her childhood and teen years were spent on the family farm in Turner County where she attended country school. She...
91Gaylord, MNDecember 2, 2023Marjorie Lindgren, age 91, of Gaylord passed away on December 2, 2023, at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, resulting from a fall on November 27, 2023. Her loving family surrounded Marjorie.Memorial Service will be Saturday,...
93Centerville, SDJanuary 8, 2024James Leroy Olson was born September 14, 1930 in rural Centerville, South Dakota to Martin and Mabel (Andahl) Olson. He died January 8, 2024 at the Centerville Care & Rehab Center at the age of 93 years, three months and 24 days.Jim...
96Centerville, SDJanuary 5, 2024Mariam Larsen, age 96, peacefully passed away on January 5, 2024, at Dow Rummel in Sioux Falls. A celebration of her life was held at Scandia Lutheran Church in Centerville, SD, on Monday, January 15, 2024.Mariam Olive Hybertson was...
60Rural Humboldt,January 12, 2024Sheila Kropuenske, 60, of rural Humboldt, passed away peacefully at her home, on January 12th, 2024. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 at Grace Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m....
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Walk into the American Legion on a Sunday afternoon, and you will be immediately greeted with a cheery “Hello” from a smiling Heidi Kraemer surrounded by happy little dancers.Heidi Kraemer, who hails from Luverne, Minnesota, moved to Marion...
Angel Johnson and Chase Mason celebrate a touchdown handoff from Mason to Johnson during a regular season game. (Submitted photo) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The SDSU football team’s triumph in winning their second FCS National Championship, with a...
Monique R. Hurtado | writer A week before Christmas, at the weekly commissioners meeting, it was discovered that the trusses on the east side of the Turner County Courthouse had separated 19 inches. Upon hearing this, the commissioners immediately sprang into action...
Dan Ahlers (SDDP Executive Director) and his wife, Amy, along with Shane Merrill (SDDP Chair) and his significant other, Katie Wagner, were invited to the Holiday Reception at the White House. (Photo/Submitted) Sara Stadem | Writer The Democratic state party leaders...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Growing up, Deputy Olivia Cases parents were both active in the army. This provided her the opportunity to call many places home. With family in both Minnesota and South Dakota, she came back frequently to visit as much as possible, yet...
Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor There are two sides to every issue, and the Marion school bond issue is not immune to raising some eyebrows. Many opinions have been voiced, both for and against the bond. In less than two weeks, voters will have a chance to cast their...
Thirty-six area high school students attended a winter retreat last weekend at Swan Lake Christian Camp. The Camp will host two additional weekend retreats this month for junior high youth and those in 5th and 6th grade (photo/submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Last...
Monique R. Hurtado | writer State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman said her five-day trial will be held in Salem on May 15. She also discussed the temporary court arrangements since the courthouse cannot be used at this time.Christian Sanchez would like to rezone ten acres...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman presented her year-end report and comparisons.She believes that the sheriff’s office low numbers may have affected her numbers. Total filings for 2023 is 238, which breaks down to 141 criminal filings (this...
