St. Patrick Catholic Church in Wakonda has graced the prairie sky since 1904. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s a bit of a surprise to come across the tiny town of Wakonda and see beautiful St. Patrick Catholic Church rising from the middle of the community...
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Centerville to be featured on Dakota Life
The guests were treated to a demonstration by “Science Steve”, who performed two shows at the school earlier in the day. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The small town of Centerville will be spotlighted in an upcoming issue of South Dakota Public...
“Chuck’s Spot” Remembering one of the Cougar’s biggest fans
Chuck Wirth was often seen sporting either SDSU Jacks or Viborg-Hurley Cougars gear. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor If you’ve ever attended a sporting event at the gymnasium in Hurley, you’ve more than likely seen Chuck Wirth standing in his usual spot at the...
Glood Park Renovation Fund update
The $5,000 raised from donations for the Glood Park Renovation campaign were met with a $5,000 contribution from the Viborg Foundation. (Photo/Renae Hansen) The Glood Park Renovation Fund campaign wrapped up on December 31, 2025 with $5,000 collected from donors. That...
Beresford Family Chiropractic getting a new home
Dr. Kevin Huggenberger has moved his chiropractic clinic to a new location on Cedar Street in Beresford. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Riva Sharples | NCP Editor The Beresford Family Chiropractic Clinic is moving. Effective this week or next, the clinic run by Dr. Kevin...
Kobee’s dream lives on at the Midwest Miracles Classic
During introductions, Viborg-Hurley’s Jake Austin and Kayden Thibodeau-Lindemann acknowledged Kobee’s presence there at the Classic. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports What began as a daunting high school senior project — and a...
Barcklay earns perfect score on SD Science Assessment
Lamoine Barcklay of Centerville High School was one of just 51 students statewide to earn a perfect score on the Spring 2025 South Dakota Science Assessment! (Photo/Submitted) It was exciting news of an extraordinary academic milestone for Centerville High School...
Eide now a “seven continents” traveler
Bob and Carolyn Eide recently returned from a trip to Australia and New Zealand. Bob has now officially been to all seven continents, with Carolyn only missing visits to Africa and Asia. (Photo/Submitted) Bob and Carolyn Eide of Parker recently returned from a trip to...
Merchants State Bank appoints Emily Hofer as President and Chief Executive Officer, the next generation
Emily Hofer (Photo/Submitted) Merchants State Bank, a community bank with locations in Freeman, Hurley, Viborg, and Irene, SD, today announced the appointment of Emily Hofer as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Dean...
Generous hearts spread holiday cheer to young and old
The Flower Patch in Viborg was able to provide Christmas flowers to 194 area nursing home residents due to the generosity of their customers and others. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Christmas was made much brighter due to the hard work of some and the...
Vikings super fan helps give local boy a Christmas to remember
Bentley and Melissa Schultz with Vikings super fan Sir Death and his girlfriend Kristen. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Bentley Schultz has been through a lot in his six years here on this planet. Three years ago this coming February, when he was only three...
Viborg-Hurley Girl Scout Troop earn First Aid badges
Certified AHA instructor Penny Doty showed the girls basic CPR and how AED’s work. (Photo/Submitted) Submitted by Sam Bjerke The Viborg-Hurley Girl Scout Troop 50462 spent their November and December meetings earning their First Aid badge. They had many visitors from...
Second annual Midwest Miracles Classic scheduled to take place at the Corn Palace this Saturday
Renae Hansen | Editor When Kobee Sherman started the Midwest Miracles Classic last year, it was held at the gym in Hurley but he had a dream even then of seeing it move to the Corn Palace in Mitchell some day. Sherman passed away in November at age 19 after a hard...
Hoover/Christensen honored
Court named for Parker coaches Shane Merrill | Parker/Marion Sports Two legendary Parker coaches were honored Saturday afternoon in the Parker gym, during a double-header basketball game against Alcester-Hudson. Former boys’ basketball coach Gayle Hoover and...
Historic Lund Theatre gets marquee upgrade
Workers from Pride Neon Sign Solutions update the marquee at the historic Lund Theatre in Viborg. The change will make it much easier and safer for volunteers to change the marquee. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor When you talk to those who have volunteered at...
The Emily’s Hope Post-Overdose Response Team expands life-saving efforts to Turner County
In a continued effort to save lives and strengthen community support for individuals impacted by substance use disorder, Emily’s Hope announced the expansion of its Post-Overdose Response Team (PORT) into Turner County. This expansion will ensure...
Jones Food Center shoppers round up to help local food pantry
Employees of Jones Food Center and Rivers Edge Bank present the Northern Turner County Food Pantry with a check for $3,120 that was raised through customers rounding up their purchases and matching funds from the two businesses. (Photo/Submitted) $3,120 raised for...
Marion School presents Christmas Concert
The third grade students were Christmas Mice. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The preschool, pre-kindergarten and K-12 Christmas concert that was rescheduled from December 11 was held on December 17 at 2 p.m. in the afternoon. The preschool and...
Viborg’s Mr. and Mrs. Christmas
Bob and Shirley Phelan and son Jeremy with some of the snowmen that the Creamery is famous for. (Photo/Renae Hansen) It’s Christmas time year round for the Phelans Renae Hansen | Editor When it came time to pick our Know Your Neighbor for the month of December, we...
Centerville hosts 2025 Celebrate Centerville Community Gala
The Centerville Medical Clinic was named the Business of the Year for their service to the community. (Photo/Submitted) On Saturday, December 6, the Centerville Development Corporation hosted the 2025 Celebrate Centerville Community Gala at the Centerville Legion. A...
