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Dawn Rye | Writer ‘Tis the “season of giving,” and we all know what that means, spending money on Christmas presents and donating to local charities in need. Tangible items are great, but nothing is more priceless than kindness and love.  The holidays can be...

ABOVE LEFT: Addaleigh Schmidt and Chester Gunderson stopped by the cookie decorating booth at Parker School. ABOVE MIDDLE: Parker’s Main Street was alive with brightly decorated floats during the Hometown Christmas Parade. ABOVE RIGHT: McKinnlee, Lochalnn and Maxxton...

Travis Frieman spreads some Christmas cheer on the streets of Parker. Upcoming Events Dawn Rye | Writer Families and individuals look forward to the hopes and happiness that the Christmas and winter holidays bring with small-town celebrations and family traditions....

Dawn Rye | Writer Situated between the long lines of Black Friday and the seemingly minute-long online deals of Cyber Monday is a relatively Small Business Saturday.  What Is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday celebrates small businesses and...

Pastor Don Reiffenberger encourages his congregation and youth to continue to shine, Bible verse Daniel 12:3. Photos/ Dawn Rye  Dawn Rye | Writer Whether families or individuals attend church on Wednesdays or Sundays, the call to worship is the same. A service calls...

Dawn Rye | Writer Not only did the veterans protect the U.S. rights and freedom, but they also have provided services and aid to those in need. Veterans are the backbone of this country. Without them, there would be no “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness.”...

Dawn Rye | Writer As the fall semester winds down, November offers a time to reflect on a career effort for both students and employers. National Career Development Month was created for career development professionals to encourage career-related activities....

Dawn Rye | Writer Football parents encourage their children and teammates and support the coaches and officials working with their children to promote a positive and enjoyable experience. However, during last week’s Parker School Board meeting, the room was filled...

Dawn Rye | Writer South Dakota is home to more than seven million pheasants. In 2021, the traditional season opens on Saturday, Oct. 16 and runs through Jan. 31, 2022. Pheasants prefer agricultural fields, wooded draws, tree strips, wetlands, and set-aside acres. With...

Dawn Rye | Writer With harvest in motion across most of the Midwest, things can quickly “go up in smoke,” especially with a combine or equipment fire in dry conditions. If a fire erupts and starts spreading within the field, act quickly and try to contain it. The most...

It was another successful Summer Reading Program at the Parker Public Library!  There were 101 participants who together read nearly 61,000 minutes!  The library hosted several exciting events that included the Summer Reading Kick Off at the park, Vet...

Dawn Rye | Writer It all came down to the details when the Turner County board of commissioners met regarding the rezoning of agriculture land at Swan Lake to lake residential property.  During the meeting, commissioners and opposed neighbors addressed their...

Dawn Rye | Writer drye@ncppub.com During last week’s Turner County commissioners meeting, a motion was made for the first reading to adopt the proposed amendment for the lake residential district-zoning ordinance for Turner County.  Real estate developer Jason...

Dawn Rye | Writer Sept. 11, 2001, remains one of the most pivotal points in American history for police officers, military personal, firefighters, first responders and local volunteers. It was the day the United States was attacked by the Islamic extremist group, al...

brings danger when posting your child’s picture on social media Monica Christensen and her son, Patrick getting acquainted with new classroom. Dawn Rye | Writer Many parents post stories, photos and videos of their kids on social media because they’re proud of their...

Dawn Rye | Writer Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to run a cloverleaf pattern around barrels quickly. Though amateurs and youth compete, the sport is not for everyone.  Eight-year-old Kaylee Novak of Parker will be a third-grader...

John Silvernail Dawn Rye | Writer  A Dean of Students provides support for students, addressing student behavior and coordinating admissions and new student orientation. Last year the Parker School District needed more administrative staff due to their growing school...