Alan Astleford | Writer Five players from the Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy football team were named all-conference. Sawyer Wipf (Offense line), Dominic Sperling (Running back/linebacker); Christopher Aasen (wide receiver/defensive back) Riley Tschetter...
The Knutsons and relatives pose in front of their original Knutson’s Western Store storefront in the Cenex plaza (now Truck Towne) in Beresford in 1971. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer After more than half a century in business, Knutson’s Western Store – the...
Getting ready to start the day. Graison Barron, Katie Gutormson, Landon Wieman, Colin Robertson, Jevin Erickson, Luke Travnicek, and Corbin Reutter. (Photo/Submitted by Lillian Lauesen) Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service are the four pillars the ideals of...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer On Monday, the Turner County Courthouse was officially closed for business. Over the last the month the various departments have been slowly moving to their new locations along Main Street in Parker.It has been almost a year since the...
Many of the booths at the Hurley Holiday Extravaganza were manned by younger entrepreneurs, such as this one by Munroe’s Candles. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor With Thanksgiving falling later than usual this year, it will be a whirlwind of activities as...
More than 100 people from southeastern South Dakota, including nine from the New Era readership area, are taking part in the Christian production, “Prince of Peace: The Christmas Story,” being performed this weekend and next at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux Falls....
Kristian Bugge and Bill Peterson perform at the Daneville Heritage Museum last week. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Kristian Bugge is no stranger to local folk music fans and has appeared many times in the area, but his performance at the Daneville Heritage...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin introduced the new office manager, Vanessa Scott. He then presented diesel fuel quotes for the commissioners to review. A motion was made to approve the quotes. The motion passed. Hwy. Superintendent...
92Marion, SDNovember 22, 2024Ruby Wiens, 92 of Marion, passed away on November 22, 2024 at the Tieszen Memorial Home, Marion. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the Greenwood Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements provided by...
73Brookings, SDOctober 17, 2024Paul Murray Adamson, 73, of Brookings, SD, passed away on October 17, 2024. Born on October 31, 1950, Paul was known for his adventurous spirit and deep respect for nature.Paul was born in Vermillion, SD, to James and Gloria (Shogren)...
71Centerville, SDNovember 19, 2024Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann (Ellis) Nelson died peacefully on November 19, 2024 at 71 years of age. She was born on May 1, 1953 in Viborg, SD to Kennard and LuVern (Johnson) Ellis.Jackie attended Rose Cottage Country School through the...
83Viborg, SDNovember 21, 2024Joyce Pearson, 83 of Viborg died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Viborg. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Spring Valley Lutheran Church, rural Viborg with burial in the church...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougar Volleyball team had three athletes recognized for their outstanding performances this season by being named to the All Cornbelt Conference Team. Charley Nelson earned a well-deserved spot on the 2nd...
Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports The Viborg-Hurley Cougars football team received significant recognition last week with the release of the All Cornbelt Conference and 9AA All-State teams. Six Cougars were named to the All Cornbelt Conference Football Team,...
The volleyball team improved through out the season. Senior leaders were Hailey Stahl and Emma McConniel. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The athletes for football, volleyball, cross-country, soccer and cheerleading were honored November at the Marion...
Pictured are some of the award winners from the Parker football team. (Back row) Benson Jones, Colin Robertson, Riley Pankratz, Myles Meyer, and Landon Wieman. (Front row) Jevin Erickson, Brady Beyer, Michael Even, and Logan Buseman. (Photo/Submitted) Academic...
Wakonda resident Fred Marais opened his new business, Black Drop Distillery, on Main Street in Wakonda earlier this month (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer It’s been more than two years in the making, but Wakonda’s latest business – Black Drop Distillery –...
Gary and Marsha Skogen stand in front of last year’s tree that they donated to serve as Irene’s community Christmas tree. (Photo/Submitted). Riva Sharples | Writer Mark your calendars now for the annual Christmas in the Valley in Irene, taking place this year on...
