New to the fair this year was a pop-up meet and greet with some lovable characters showing up to greet the fairgoers. Pictured is Spiderman with Taylor James Thiry, who was very excited to meet his favorite superhero. (Photo/Submitted) South Dakota’s oldest county...
Rat Rod BBQ & Bar in Irene is the latest venture of Jessie Schmidt. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor It was a blow to the community of Irene when they heard that the Irene Bar & Grill would be closing earlier this summer, but they didn’t have to wait...
Mildred Neeman is the Turner County Fair’s oldest exhibitor at 97 years young. She also continues to volunteer at the fair. (Photo/Submitted) It takes lots of volunteers to keep the Turner County Fair, South Dakota’s oldest county fair, running. It also takes lots of...
The current Spring Valley Lutheran Church was rebuilt after a devastating fire destroyed the church in 2010. Spring Valley Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years Renae Hansen | Editor Spring Valley Lutheran Church will be celebrating their 150th anniversary on Sunday,...
The tractors pull into Hooker where it’s a tradition to have your photo taken with the Hooker sign. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The looming rain clouds in the distance didn’t dampen the spirits of those who took part in one of our most beloved Turner...
Current members of the board and employees of Farmers Lumber Company: (left to right) Cody Van Hull, Brian Weier, Justice Mews, Daryl Henriksen, Taylor Eli, Jared Brockmueller, Charlie Logue, Daniel Knutson, and Matt Knodel. Missing are Bruce Heirigs and Bryant...
Members of the Viborg-Hurley school board and staff, along with representatives from Mammoth Sports Construction, held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new athletic complex on Monday night. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg-Hurley...
The two new bins under construction at the CFC property west of Viborg are expected to be completed by mid-September. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor You may have noticed a lot of activity taking place west of Viborg during the summer months this year. Not...
A young girl directs water from a fire hose. (Photo/Alan Astelford) Alan Astleford | Writer and Renae Hansen | Editor The youth and other residents of Marion were invited to a Touch A Truck safety event at the Heib Memorial Park in Marion on Wednesday, August 6. The...
Jim and Melody Mielke are pictured with Parker High School Ag Teacher Kelly Dunkelberger. The Mielkes have pledged a $100,000 donation to the school’s Agriculture Department. (Photo/Submitted) In an inspiring act of community support, Jim and Melody Mielke have...
Around sixty participants took part in Sunday’s “Run for Tomorrow – Mind Over Miles”. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor In the July 17 edition of The New Era, we brought you the story of Parker High School student Ashlynn Walton’s Senior Project to help raise...
This month’s Know Your Neighbor is Katie Wagner, who was recently hired as the Parker Public Library Director. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The new face at the Parker Public Library is a familiar face to many in the area. Katie Wagner recently took on the...
Dan Jorgensen with a copy of his latest book, Devil’s Thumb. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Latest book dedicated to Parker High School teacher Clarke Hoover Renae Hansen | Editor Author Dan Jorgensen has come a long ways since the days that he was the only student in his class...
Come see this 1905 pumper and more at the Chancellor Fire Department 140th anniversary celebration this Saturday. (Photo/Submitted) Chancellor Fire Department gears up to celebrate anniversary Renae Hansen | Editor For 120 years now, the Chancellor Community Fire...
The new addition at the Parker School gives a nod to the past with the original sign from the old school hanging above the doors leading into the west side of the building. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The students in the Parker School District will be...
Randy and Chris Wirt. (Photo/Submitted) Steve and Marci Albrecht (Photo/Submittted) The Four Best Days of Summer kicks off next week! It takes a long history of 4-H participation, agriculture, and family-friendly events to make the Turner County Fair the long-running...
A Homecoming Celebration was held on July 26 for South Dakota American Legion President Susie Learing. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor A Homecoming Celebration was held to honor South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary President Susie Learing at the Irene...
The praise band from Parker’s First Baptist Church, Back Row Revival, will be performing live music at the church’s Parking Lot Party this Saturday, August 9. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor There will be a party in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church...
Alan Astleford | Writer and Renae Hansen | Editor The students at the Marion School District will get an extended summer vacation this year, as the school calendar has been adjusted due to some delays with the construction that has been ongoing at the school this...
The Arthur Nelson Historical Museum in Hurley is available to view by making an appointment with one of the volunteers. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor The Arthur Nelson Historical Museum in Hurley has offered a glimpse of days past for residents of Hurley and...
