Not everyone was sure what to think about the giant bunny last year! (Photo/Renae Hansen) The Easter Bunny will be making appearances all across Turner County this weekend, and here at The New Era we want to make the hunt a little easier for the kids with a list of...
Pioneer Memorial CFO Anne Christiansen (second from left) was the recipient of the 2025 HFMA Medal of Honor Award. (Photo/Submitted) The South Dakota Chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) held their Spring Symposium on March 27 and 28, 2025...
Late author Arno W. Schroeder’s book includes a look back at growing up in Turner County area Arno W. Schroeder was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a WWII veteran. His son, Douglas Schroeder, has published his father’s book, On God’s...
The Viborg Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting at Blazing Dealz in Viborg on Monday, April 7. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor The Viborg Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Blazing Dealz store on Monday, April 7, in...
Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion school board met in regular session Sunday, April 13 in the music room. The meeting had originally been scheduled for Monday, April 14 but was moved because of a conflict with another activity. Most of the available seating was...
Lori Jorgensen beams with happiness when she’s with her herd. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Spring is the time for new life. The grass and the trees are turning green and flowers are starting to bloom, and new babies are popping up on farms all over the...
William Bishop III (Josh Wiebesiek) and Lizzie Fernheiser (Jennifer Beckman) moments after he pops the question. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Davis Winterstock presents 45th performance Renae Hansen | Editor It’s a Turner County tradition that dates back to 1983, and the...
Stretch Fitness LLC is the new venture of Nicci Meyer, pictured here with husband James and daughter Grace. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor Stretch Fitness LLC opened this week at 205 North Commercial Street in Viborg. The 24-hour gym is the new venture of...
Josh VanDriel is the manager at Revolution Repair & Towing. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor After 45 years of business, Steve and Nancy Wrigg have stepped down and have handed control of their Viborg towing business over to new owners. Steve retired...
Producer board members cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the CHS Worthing grain terminal. (Photo/Submitted) CHS has officially marked the grand opening of its newly expanded grain terminal in Worthing, South Dakota. With the facility now fully operational, this...
Renae Hansen | Editor A special meeting was held on Thursday, April 3, by the Parker School Board to discuss the possible sports cooperative between the Parker and Marion Schools. Parker School Board President Ransom Jones welcomed Marion School Board members Jared...
The fifth and sixth grade choirs sang songs like This Ol Man and Ja-Da. (Photo/ Beth Mellem) Faydra Christensen | Writer On Tuesday, April 1, the Viborg-Hurley Middle School showcased the musical talents of its students in a highly anticipated Spring Concert, directed...
Holly Peterson is the ‘hood 2025 Educator of the Year! Mrs. Peterson is a Kindergarten Teacher at Tea Area Venture Elementary School. Peterson is the daughter of Rollie and Lorraine Hanson and graduated from Centerville High School in 1989. (Photo/Solis Photography)...
Renae Hansen | Editor April is designated as Month of the Military Child, a time set aside to recognize and honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, especially the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. The New Era will...
The month of April brings elections in many of our communities, especially municipal and school board elections. Municipal elections can be held on either the second Tuesday in April, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June, or the third Tuesday in June....
Parker School Board President Ransom Jones discusses a possible sports cooperative with the Marion School at a special board meeting held on Monday, March 24. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Alan Astleford | Writer and Renae Hansen | Editor Following the music concert on March...
Kindergarteners Kohyn Jacobsen, Julia Luke, and Mallory Wurtz sing and do the actions to What Kind of Band are You? (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer On Thursday, March 17, Viborg-Hurley Elementary School captivated their family and friends with...
Renae Hansen | Editor The Annual Meeting of the Viborg Development Corporation (VDC) was held at noon on Thursday, March 27 at the Viborg Community Center. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 20 but was rescheduled due to the Viborg-Hurley boys’ basketball...
Grades 4-6 perform at the music program in Marion on March 27. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion Elementary students presented The Very Best Pet Show Ever in the Marion school gym under the direction of Sheila Epp. Preschool through third grade...
Viborg-Hurley Seniors. (Front row) Aubree Schwartz, Charley Nelson, Natali Blair, and Jenna Graves. (Middle row) Parker Christensen, Kyla Peterson, Emma Chaussee, Jordyn Frederickson, Addy Huth, LaMiya Baker, Danica Gordon, Evelyn Ebright, and Kendra Gilbert. (Back...
