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Tieszen Real Estate’s new satellite office in Parker

Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer Drive around Turner County and you have probably seen a black and gold Tieszen Real Estate sign standing tall on a lawn. Jen Tieszen, who calls Marion home, first stepped on to the real estate scene eight years ago. She had always...

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It’s all the buzz…of chain saws in Parker

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Building improvements and updates to the water and sewer system are waging a war on the trees in Parker. While it is sad to see so many beautiful trees come down, it is actually something that many towns are moving towards when it...

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Moving day for Art’s Barber Shop

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor What seemed like a long, sad month for Art O’Dell has turned out to give him something to be thankful for.O’Dell has operated the local barbershop in Parker for 8 years, but was notified he would have to vacate his place of business by...

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The Haven sets up multiple charity events

Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor At the south end of Main Street in Parker, directly across from the Post Office, you will find a little shop called The Haven. This unique business is well known for putting community first and trying to give back.The Haven recently...

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Christmas comes to Parker

Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer The air was crisp, not a breeze in sight, the perfect day to kick off the Christmas festivities in Parker. In the morning, kids flocked to the library for crafts and a story. Many headed to the community building to shop for Christmas...

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Christmas in the Valley a success

Gary and Marsha Skogen stand in front of the tree they donated to serve as Irene’s community Christmas tree. The tree was lit during the town’s Christmas in the Valley celebration on Saturday (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Writer The second annual Christmas in the...

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Hurley kicks off the Christmas season

Students from Viborg-Hurley school were on hand to help you with baked goods for the holidays (photo/Donna Rumbaugh) Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor If you stopped by Hurley last weekend, you were sure to find lots of fun activities happening at the American Legion...

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Viborg-Hurley Middle School Spreads Musical Christmas Cheer

5th graders Turner VanHull, Zayden O’Dell, and Justhing Enrique are the sax line in the 5th grade band. (photos/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The Viborg-Hurley Middle School started off the Christmas Concert season this school year on November 30 in...

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Weekly Commissioners meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Staff writer State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman met with Misty to discuss the employee policy manual so it will cover the courthouse employees and the highway department employees as well. They also discussed the format of the agenda, there may be...

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Brandon Walton

41Parker S.D.November 29, 2023It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our father Brandon Scott Walton. Brandon passed away at the age of 41 on November 29, 2023 in Loomis, S.D. of natural causes. Funeral services where held Monday, December 4, 2023 at the...

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Joy Klock

89Chancellor, S.D.November 30, 2023Joy Klock, age 89, of Chancellor, SD, passed away on Thursday evening, November 30, 2023, at Trail Ridge Senior Living, Sioux Falls, SD.Muriel Joy Uhe was born on June 9, 1934, in Chancellor, the daughter of Herman and Bertha (Krull)...

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Jeffrey Lee Williams

68,Parker S.D.November 30, 2023Jeffrey Lee Williams, 68, of Parker died Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a four year battle with cancer. Funeral services where held Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the Hofmeister- Jones funeral home with...

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Lloyd Russell Nelson

97Overland Park, Kansas.November 22, 2023Lloyd Nelson was born January 14, 1926 in Spring Valley and died November 22, 2023 in Overland Park, Kansas. He grew up on the Turner County Poor Farm where his parents were superintendents for many years. Lloyd graduated from...

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William (Bill) Leslie Wrigg

74Mesquite, TexasNovember 21, 2023William (Bill) Leslie Wrigg, 74, of Mesquite, Texas passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 after a brief hospital stay.Bill was born January 1, 1949 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Leslie and Mary Paddock Wrigg. He and his three...

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Centerville girls’ basketball

Back row L-R: Stats-Rylie Tieman, Thea Gust, Makayla Heesch, Kiylee Westra, Lillie Eide, Madison Carstensen, Emma Marshal, Haley Childress, Tessa Eide, Stats-Harper Wattier.; Front row L-R: Anna Marohl, Rachel Hybertson, Bri Swift, Izzie Eide, Lydia Austin, Brea...

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Centerville “Tornadoes” Boys BB 2023-2024 Season preview

Back row L-R: Nolan Fisher, Tucker Martz, Miles Eide, Cole Edberg, Brennan Tople, Alec Austin, Corbin Tople, Covin Wattier.; Front row L-R: Micah Childress, Jase Brouwer, Aiden Bobzin, Charlie Eide, Logan Ruter, Cullen Pollard, Riley Cole, Ethan Bobzin. (photo/Tricia...

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Pheasants wrestling looking tough

Back row:Donald Gergen. Riley Pankratz, Dylan Buseman, Levu Weiman, Andrew Even, Bennet Berens, Clayton Pankratz, Bo Stone, Colten Preheim, Logan Buseman; Front row: Wyatt Rand, Quinlan Olesen, Devin Kuchta, Teegun Wentzel, Alek Kuchta, Michael Even, Brysen Baloun,...

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Parker boys welcome new coach

Back: Jake Coleman, Corben Reutter, Gavin Flannery, Jack Wilkes, Myles Meyer, Landon Wieman, Harley Davis, Dylan Dykstra.; Middle: Benson Jones, Carter Ross, Lincoln Kippes, Garrit Postma, Landon Beck, Ray Travnicek, Mason Schaefer, Orson Muller, Luke Travnicek....

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Parker girls’ eye steady improvement

Back: Assistant coach Mason Thompson, Mallory Mitzner, Paige Haase, Mara Mohr, Emma Tuschen, Kyla Fosheim, Shayla Voeltz, Katie Bialas, Meah Wright, Jersey Lessman, Head coach Jay Sanner; Front: Tonya Netsvow, Mya Beyer, Parker Lessman, Jenna VanVelzen, Shayla Even,...

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Cougars eyeing another trip to state

2023-2024 Viborg-Hurley CougarsFront-Godwin Johnson, Camden Nelson, Emmit Boomgarden, Jake Austin, Kyson Mansfield, Kayden Walton, Joshua Roth, Brenner Gerdes, and Brady Schroedermeier Middle- Brock Fredrrickson, Noah Werdel, Nolan Kolthoff, Andrew Madsen, Bryson...

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