Henry is pictured with parents Chris and Hannah and several of his siblings. Henry has been with the Ferdigs since he was just 24 days old. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Henry Ferdig has overcome more obstacles in his young life than most of us will face in...
Mathew Feist of Parker was hand selected as an Executive Driver for the 60th Presidential Inauguration of President Donald Trump. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A Turner County man had the rare opportunity to witness history in the making as the nation...
Demolition begins on Turner County Courthouse Demolition of the more than 120-year-old Turner County Courthouse building began the morning of Monday, February 3. The building has faced many issues in the past years, including flooding last June and aging ceilings and...
Greg Benson and Sheila Hagemann are sworn in as new Turner County Commissioners. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer In December, Turner County said goodbye to two longstanding commissioners, Lyle Van Hove and Mick Miller. This month they welcome...
Ryan Penning is the new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home as of the beginning of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Funeral director becomes new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home Renae Hansen | Editor As of January 1, 2025, Ryan Penning has become the new owner of...
Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire from the Chancellor Fire Department after serving for an amazing 61 years! (Photo/Submitted) After 61 years of dedicated service to the Chancellor Community Fire Department, Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire.Jongeling was...
Kobee and other family members would go out after every game and present the “Player of the Game Award.” Here Kobee is presenting the Player of the Game Award to Nick Hanson, Viborg-Hurley Senior after Viborg-Hurley’s victory over Elk Point-Jefferson. (Photo/Faydra...
Nancy Hlavac and Calli Barnes from the Flower Patch deliver flowers to residents of Centerville Care & Rehab Center. Christmas cheer was spread to 185 area nursing home residents due to the generous donations from the store’s customers. (Photo/Submitted) Donations...
The Wren’s Nest owner Renee Simonsen and vendor Karla Johnson. The two consider each other “thrifted sisters”. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor One of Viborg’s historic buildings has become the birthplace of one of Renee Simonsen’s biggest dreams. Renee and...
Visitors are welcomed to the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration last Saturday. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There was frost and freezing mist in the air but that didn’t keep children and adults away from the Marion Hometown Christmas celebration....
A very shy Cordell Lunning was so nervous to talk to Santa. Mom, Pam Lunning, encouraged him to whisper his list to Santa. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Renae Hansen | Editor Mother Nature cooperated by giving us a beautiful day for the holiday celebrations going on in the...
Santa is taking advantage of a little downtime. He will be kept very busy over the next few weeks! (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor With Thanksgiving now behind us, it’s time to kick off the holiday season in high gear and there will be plenty of events to keep...
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...
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 –...
Fourth graders Annie Simonsen and Owen Blake demonstrated how to properly fold the American Flag at the Centerville Veteran’s Day program. Well done kids! (Photo/Tricia Eide) Parker dedicates new flag Renae Hansen | Editor The schools in our area held Veteran’s Day...
A story of three veterans Renae Hansen | Managing Editor As we honor those who have served on Veteran’s Day next week, we take a look at three local veterans who started out as childhood friends in the small town of Hurley, South Dakota, then served their country at...
Irene’s first Fall Fest was held Saturday, October 26. Despite wind and cooler temperatures, a good crowd came out to celebrate fall in the park. The event included hayrides, vendors, a maze, kids games, a petting zoo, food trucks, and more. (Photo/Submitted)
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Looking for some scary good fun this upcoming week? Look no further than your local small towns! IreneOn Saturday, October 26, head over to Lloyd Mork North Park for the Irene Fall Fest in the Park. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. with the...
Interim Sheriff Jamie Buteyn has been with Turner County for a year now. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Interim Sheriff Jamie Buteyn looks back at the last year Monique R. Hurtado | Writer It has been a year since the Turner County Commissioners appointed Jamie Buteyn as...
Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services is celebrating its 65th Anniversary in conjunction with their Health Fair on Monday, October 14 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The event will include a blood, lab direct test specials, blood...
