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Celebrating Centerville Tornado Days
Possibly the best dressed 4-pack on the course during the Tornado Days Golf Tournament: Andy Nelson, Adam Hanssen, Stephen Hinrich, and Allen “Scooby” Skotvold. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer Another Tornado Days 2024 has come and gone. With the forecasted...
I-W youth open smoothie shop in Wakonda
Maizy waits to take orders at the smoothie stand she started with her older sister (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Two sisters have started a smoothie business in Wakonda this summer.Madelyn and Maizy Fischer of Wakonda are the friendly faces behind the...
Viborg-Hurley’s Brinlee Smith honored with National Educator Rising Award
Brinlee poses with her medal and certificate after placing as the national runner up in Children’s Literature Pre-K at the National Educators Rising Convention. (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School is beaming with pride as sophomore...
Weekly Commissioners meeting
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order and the meeting was opened to public comment. Kim Allison, the circuit court administrator, began with an update in regard to her staff relocation. Her staff is uncomfortable working in the building in the...
Danish Dancing – It’s not just for the kids this year!
Instructor Lisa McIlvenna and Lyla Holm pass under the bridge made by the other dancers. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor It’s been several years since adults have taken part in one of Viborg’s most beloved traditions, Danish Folk Dancing, but now...
Mary Ann Swensen
82Yankton SDJuly 4, 2024Mary Ann Swensen, 82, Yankton SD, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Yankton SD, with family by her side. No public services will be held. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Mary Ann was born on...
Hazel Nikole Sherard
7Hurley, SDJuly 3, 2024Hazel Sherard, age 7, went to see Jesus on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from a farm accident. Services for Hazel will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg with visitation from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday...
Parker teeners upset Dell Rapids
Marquice Bortnem rounds third to score against Dell Rapids (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The Parker 14U teener team took on Dell Rapids last week in two separate games, toppling the league tourney champs 11-3 and 11-7.In their first...
Viborg-Hurley’s Nelson named to All-State Softball Team
(LEFT) Charley Nelson is ready to track down the ball at her shortstop position. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Viborg-Hurley junior Charley Nelson was selected to the Class B softball all-state team, as selected by the South...
Viborg-Hurley’s Novak earns top track honors
Coach Novak watches the high jump. Coach Novak worked with Viborg-Hurley students in jumps, along with other track and field disciplines. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches...
16U routes Baltic
Landon Wieman talks with third base coach Mitch Schaeffer against Baltic (Photo/Submitted by Kirsten Wieman) Shane Merrill | Parker Sports The 16U senior teeners baseball team traveled to Baltic last week and came away with a big 18-0 victory over the Bulldogs. The...
July 11, 2024
Irene Rodeo delights attendees with action-packed weekend
Yankton’s Sid Hart’s horse gets a little feisty in the shoot. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The town of Irene was bustling with excitement this past weekend as the annual Irene Rodeo kicked off, drawing rodeo enthusiasts from near and far....
Viborg Bar holds Grand Opening
Nick Lehnerz and Austin Aguirre introduced the Viborg Bar with a Grand Opening on June 14. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor The Viborg Bar may be one of the newest businesses in town, but the faces behind the bar are familiar to many of us. Austin...
Charley Nelson: A passionate coach in the making
Charley Nelson directing her players as to what to do in the dugout. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coaching is a family affair for the Nelsons of Hurley, where both Linda and her daughter, Charley, share a deep-seated passion...
What’s next for the courthouse?
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer A gap in the roof trusses late last year alerted the commissioners to the serious issues facing the 120-year-old Turner County courthouse. Their immediate response to shore the east side of the courthouse has only placed a temporary...
Summer Reading Program ends in Irene
Participants in the Irene Library Summer Reading program listen as Irene resident and local author Cleo Waters talks to them during one of the program’s sessions (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer June was a month filled with fun at the Irene Public Library....
Quiet Water Farm determined to succeed, despite heavy loss due to flooding
Quiet Water Farm was bringing a van load of fresh picked produce to Farmers Markets in Beresford, Brandon and Sioux Falls. (Photo/Submitted) Anita Dixon | Writer Quiet Water Farm is a new vendor at the Beresford Farmers Market, bringing delicious, fresh, seasonal...
Cleanup efforts continue after devastating flooding
The American Red Cross came to Parker on Friday, June 28 to assist Turner County residents affected by the flooding. They handed out cleaning kits to residents to assist them in household cleaning from flood related issues. The assistance from the Red Cross is greatly...
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