Town 19 of 310: Parker, SD Population: 1,194 County: Turner (County Seat) This town was established as the county seat of Turner County in 1879. Its original name was Kimball City, for the Milwaukee railroad worker who surveyed it, J. W. Kimball. The following year, a...
Melissa Schultz | Writer During last week’s Parker School Board meeting, the board discussed Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the building project. They talked about some of the issues they are facing and discussed them with the community. Board member James Even moved to...
What: Two-Vehicle Crash Where: Intersection of 275th Street and 466th Avenue Three miles north of Lennox, S.D. When: 5:41 p.m., Saturday, March 19, 2022 Driver No. 1: Male, 32, Serious Non-Life Threatening Injuries Vehicle: 2016 Dodge Ram...
IRENE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) says the S.D. Highway 46 reconstruction project from U.S. Highway 81 to the city of Irene has been let, and the contract awarded to Foothills Contracting Inc. of Webster in the amount of $19.3...
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Noah Medbery, Landin Schulte, Brant Whitcomb, Izzy Kastner, Mariah Schaefer, Emily Ebeling and Jazmynn Thompson. Front row from left: Brody Nieszwagg, Emrick Wall, Cooper Hogg, Nellie Vanderstoep, Piper Sundermann...
VIBORG, SD: Pioneer Memorial Hospital & Health Services will be hosting the Annual Spring Fling Event on Tuesday, April 5th, 2022; which is open to the public! The Spring Fling activities include a community blood drive, discounted direct lab tests, and fund...
Melissa Schultz | Writer Everyone pretends to be Irish on March 17, whether they are or not. The traditions of St. Patrick’s Day in America are well known. We wear green, attend parades, and eat corned beef and cabbage and many partake in Irish libations....
Melissa Schultz | Writer Residents of the Parker School District elect school board members each year during an annual election. The school board has two spots open with four people running. According to Parker Business Manager, Jim Vogel, these positions become...
Front Row (on knees) - L to R: Tanya Netesov (clarinet), Band Director Mindee Birnstiehl, and Tim Parker (clarinet). Standing - L to R: Lauren Patten (tuba), Olivia Anderson (percussion), Samantha Gavette (French horn), Viktoriya Marushkevych (flute), Gracelyn...
Melissa Schultz | Writer The Parker City Council meeting was held on Monday, March 7 at the City Office. The Council approved the February meeting minutes and also approved the March claims. The Council opened the floor for public comments. The meeting started out...
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Ebannie Lee, Dawson Sattler, Logan Gillepsie, Miles Even, Max Sheaffer and Dr. Donavan Deboer. Front row from left: Marcos Funez-Sayes, Marelin Valenzuela, Aubree Weiler, Logan Beil, Elliot Christensen, Lucy Anderson...
Jackie Lacks 2nd Grade class. Donna Rumbuagh | Managing Editor Oh what fun was had in Parker last week during the celebration of Dr. Suess’ birthday. Staff and students alike spent the week dressing up to honor him. Read Across America was launched in...
Southeast Enterprise Facilitation Project (SEFP) and the Marion School system are pleased to announce the conclusion of the annual 18th Regional Career Fair hosted by the Marion School. The event was held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00...
Don’t Forget to “Spring Forward” This Weekend By Renae Hansen |Guest Editor This weekend we will set our clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night in observation of Daylight Savings Time (DST), but other than being the bane of existence for parents of young children who...
Sara Stadem | Editor of Minnehaha Messenger When spectators head into the gymnasium for the basketball game or the stadium to find their seat at the football game, most might be thinking about if their team will win or if it will be a good game. Maybe some are...
Recent Parker Pride winners are back row from left: Payton Beil, Wyatt Hope, Briar Krumbach, Bree Reynolds, Nolan Mitzner, Evan Voeltz and Molly Hohn. Middle row from left: Hudson Lessman, Genna Barron and Hudson Beil. Front row from left: Riley Sims, Zayden Van...
We have a great selection of new adult, young adult, and children’s books at Parker Public Library. Stop in and take a look! If you don’t have a library card there’s no need to worry, it’s easy to sign up. We are located at 290 N Main Ave. Call 605-297-5552 or email...
Geoff Dunkleberger and his parents. Donna Rumbaugh | Managing Editor Today, March 3, is National Anthem Day in America. As the people of our country try to comprehend the news of Russia launching an attack on Ukraine, this day couldn’t come at a better...
In December, the Parker Public Library received a four-star rating from the Library Journal Index of Public Library Service and is once again considered a Star Library. In 2016, the library received a three-star rating. This is the 14th year in which LJ...
Pictured Above: Lisa Rudd, Anita Mark, Cec Kolthoff, Deputy O’Connor, Jessica Duncan, and Kathy Munkvold. By Renae Hansen On February 18th, Deputy O’Connor with the Turner County Sheriff’s Department was presented with a $500 donation from the Turner County Pink...
