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....
In the late hours of Sunday, Nov. 21, a Turner County deputy was patrolling the area of US Hwy 81 near the intersection of 458th Ave. The deputy observed a vehicle traveling towards him at a high rate of speed, with the radar indicating the car traveling at 74 mph in...
Dawn Rye | Writer The pandemic has changed the way people are shopping, but not in the cut-and-dry way consumers might think. The future of shopping will not be as simple as a switch to online shopping while brick-and-mortar stores begin the fade away. The retail...
Dawn Rye | Writer Driving safely in winter weather can be a challenge for even the most experienced driver in South Dakota. After months of mild conditions, it is easy to forget that snow and ice demand particular vehicle preparation. Before the winter weather...
On Thursday, Oct. 28, Parker Public Library again participated in Jumpstart’s 16 Annual Read for Record since 2014. Twenty-five children and adults took part in the international event as Parker Librarian Kathy Rand read the featured story this year, “Amy Wu and...
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...
Dawn Rye | Writer Running a medical cannabis operation is not for everyone, but it can be profitable and benefit patients with neurological and mental health conditions when done correctly. For those who want a grower’s license for medical marijuana, the process...
Dawn Rye | Writer Hackers and thieves have always targeted the credit card industry. Unfortunately, the most common scams have changed right along with technology. While nobody knows for sure what the future holds, it is safe to say financial scams cause headaches and...
Pheasant youth hunters include front row, Landon Wieman, Aleeus Wall, Cale Scheaffer, Kyson Mansfield, Lily Nelsen, Hailey Reutter, Bo Stone, Camdon Nelsen, Wyatt Slack, Teegun Wentzel, Caleb Wieman. Back Row Statnding, Lily Anderson, Rayna Miller, Joseph Haag, CO...
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...
Cannabis Industry Association of South Dakota (CIASD) Executive Director Ned Norsted providing some suggestions to the county commissioners during last week’s meeting regard medical cannabis ordinance. Photo/Dawn Rye Dawn Rye | Writer State-level marijuana...
Dawn Rye | Writer PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a school wide system that implements effective ways to develop lifelong positive behavior in preschool, elementary, middle and high school students. During last week’s Parker School Board...
Donna Rumbuagh|Managing Editor The Parker City Council met as scheduled on Monday, November 8th at 7 p.m. The meeting was attended by a handful of residents and lasted approximately a half hour. The meetings are held the first Monday after the first...
High School A Honor Roll Cole Abbott Mykenzie Amick Olivia Anderson Landon Beck Rachel Becker Brooke Berens Halle Berens Levi Berens Katherine Bialas Elvin Blanco Aguirre Logan Buseman Celia Cau Tayler Coleman Harley Davis Jaivyn DeBoer Joni Dykstra Hudson Eldeen...
Troy Schwans | Editor In the 1900’s hunting seasons established by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks Commission allowed deer populations to recover from historic lows. Deer hunting seasons have occurred regularly since the 1950s, with deer hunters...
Veterans Day is a special day to remember the military men and women who have sacrificed their lives to provide freedom to the nation. It seems appropriate to thank them for their service with a meaningful program hosted by schools and communities. During the...
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 Gravel roads are a fact of life for many rural Turner County drivers that present particular road challenges all year round. Driving on loose gravel is more complex than driving on pavement because vehicle tires do not have the traction for stable...
Dawn Rye | Writer The countries fallen heroes are no longer with us, but their memories remain in the hearts of their loved ones and our state. Naming South Dakota Bridges to honor the fallen soldiers will give the community an opportunity or reembrace, reflection and...
Dawn Rye | Writer Work is underway on an upgrade to NorthWestern Energy’s substation west of Parker and the project is expected to be complete by Friday, Nov. 12. Northwestern approached the city council to purchase a property to relocate the substation to the high...
