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...
Santa was available for photo opportunities with the kids. Last minute shoppers had the opportunity to complete their lists at the Last Chance Holiday Craft and Vendor Show held at the Chancellor Event Center last Saturday. Over forty vendors and crafters were on hand...
John and Jackie Mayo spread Christmas cheer to residents of Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor When John Mayo was injured on the job six years ago, he had no idea that it would lead to a side gig as Santa that he continues to do to...
Wreaths Across America is an American nonprofit organization. Wreaths are placed on veterans› graves not because they died but because they lived! Without our veterans, we could not enjoy the freedom we have. The National Wreaths Across America date for 2024 was...
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....
Gary and Ellenor Knutson and Eloise Hybertson accept the award for the Business of the Year for the Sewing Room & Country Sunshine Greenhouse. (Photo/Submitted) Jared Hybertson | Centerville Community & Economic Development Coordinator On December 7 the...
Rev. Dan Davey is the new pastor at Komstad Covenant Church, located in rural Beresford. Davey says that the church is in the process of building ministry teams and developing practical ministries that will impact Beresford, Centerville and Viborg in positive ways....
Those present included Keli and Chuck Stelley, (3) HSC employees), SD Commander Kevin Morrello, Susie Learing, SD Auxiliary President AnnaMae Warnier and Paul Warnier, Tate Mallory (HSC employee), Karen Richelieu, Nancy Nielson, Kay Hinseth, and Renee Bohrens. (Not in...
Grades K-6 entertained their guests with a special performance of Christmas music. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer There were no advanced tickets, Little Big Town and Taylor Swift were not booked to perform and the performers were unknown. Yet, the...
The 8th graders stood for a special song that focused on just the 8th grade musicians. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The Viborg-Hurley Middle School bands and choirs spread holiday cheer during their annual Christmas concert, entertaining a...
Duwayne and Theresa Bonhorst. (Photo/Submitted) Duwayne Bonhorst Renae Hansen | Editor Even Santa needs a little help from his friends sometimes, and in this month’s Know Your Neighbor we introduce you to a Viborg man who has answered Santa’s call for help for the...
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...
Dean Schmiedt speaks at the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists convention November 18, 2009, when he received the association’s Practice Innovation Award. This fall the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions at SDSU named him their distinguished...
Viborg-Hurley was represented by Syndil Radio, Alinea McDonald, and Brinlee Smith at the State Oral Interp festival. Radio and Smith received a Superior Ranking Medal for their duet. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer An Irene-Wakonda student and two students...
The Viborg-Hurley Choir performs the song “White Winter Hymnal” made popular by the band Pentatonix. The song uses only the body for percussion as accompaniment. The students are using their hands to pat their chests in the picture. (Picture/Faydra Christensen) ...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Highway Superintendent Kent Austin started off the meeting by providing the commissioners with his weekly updates.Next, State’s Attorney Katelynn Hoffman sat before the commissioners to discuss her weekly updates. The new circuit court...
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...
Judges for the “The Great Big Holiday Bake Off”- Grampy (aka Oakley Kolthoff) and Billy (aka Brody Walsh). (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley Elementary School held its annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, November 26, in the High...
Marty Buseman retired on November 29 after over 40 years of service with the United States Postal Service. Marty began his career on March 3, 1984 as a substitute rural mail carrier. He became a full-time rural carrier in February 1991.Marty has been awarded the...
Dancers on stage following the program on Sunday, December 1, 2024. (Photo/Submitted) Heidi Sue Kraemer Dance Academy held their Christmas Recital on December 1 in the Marion School little old gym. Thirty two young musical dancers performed “We Wish You a Merry...
