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Cougars headed back to State B Tournament

The Viborg-Hurley Cougars, State Qualifying team in Class B. (Front row) Cheer Coach Rosalyn DeVries, Quinn Johnson, Lujain Bahram, Bridget Benest, and Morgan Patterson.  (Middle row) Coach Cory Jacobsen, Lincoln Vannorsdel, Godwin Johnson, Jake Austin, Kayden...

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Anderson named Parker School District Teacher of the Year

Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Mrs. Makenzie Anderson, Second Grade Elementary Teacher, on being selected Parker School District’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Anderson began her teaching career in Parker, and this is her fourth year in the district. She has...

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Van Hull named Viborg-Hurley Teacher of the Year

Renae Hansen | Editor Congratulations to Prekindergarten Teacher Mrs. Johnitta Van Hull for being named the Viborg-Hurley School District Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Van Hull was recognized for her relentless effort in the classroom, always placing her students first,...

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Cougar community rallies for state-bound basketball team

In what has become a Viborg-Hurley tradition for many years of state tournaments, family and well wishers sign a full sized picture of all the athletes for them to have as a keepsake. Rebecca Kolthoff, Laura Schwartz, Tami Bjerkass, and Jessica Duncan sign posters of...

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Marion School Board meeting held March 10

Alan Astleford | Writer The Marion School Board met in session on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the music room with all board members present. Superintendent Brosnahan, Principal Leberman, Business Manager Crystal Longe and Teacher Heidi Johnson. Resignations from Mr....

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Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Jared Overweg was the first to come before the commissioners to discuss the lead limits for garbage. He explained how the weather has been affecting the trash pick-up. There are 101 people who are not being serviced by Novak due to the...

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DHA Machinery Museum to feature old farm equipment

The farm equipment that was formerly located behind the museum is now on display outside of the building east of the museum that will soon house the DHA Machinery Museum. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Editor Farming has changed dramatically since pioneers first...

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Wakonda farmer helping grow the hemp industry

John Peterson and Karll Lecher pose by a display table for Dakota Hemp, their company that produces hemp for food, health, and fiber products. (Photo/Riva Sharples) Processing plant opening soon near Wakonda will be one of the largest in the nation Riva Sharples | NCP...

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Tornadoes ready to take State B’s by storm!

Congratulations to the 2025 SoDak 16 Champions, the Centerville Tornadoes! The Tornadoes defeated Faulkton Area 63-38 to punch their ticket to the State B Girls Basketball tournament in hopes of defending their state title! Pictured are (back row left to right) Head...

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History made at Bowlway Lanes

Congratulations to Linden Graber on rolling the first perfect game in 78 years of continuous operation of Bowlway Lanes in Marion, and his first “Perfect Game” bowling.  (Photo/Submitted) Linden Graber bowls first 300 “perfect game” at Bowlway Lanes Linden Graber...

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Bringing home the Golden Megaphone

Zoey Petersen with the coveted Golden Megaphone award. (Photo/Submitted) Petersen competes on NCA All-Star National Championship team Renae Hansen | Editor Viborg-Hurley Eighth Grader Zoey Petersen had one of her big dreams come true when she, along with her Eclipse...

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Saying goodbye to the courthouse

A pile of rubble is all that remains of the historic Turner County Courthouse. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer The Turner County courthouse came tumbling down last month. It has been over a year since the issues of the 120-year-old courthouse...

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Parker School Celebrates Read Across America with Dr Suess

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Last week, the Parker School took part of Read Across America with a celebration in honor of Dr. Suess. It is a week-long event celebrating their love of reading. Of course, Dr. Suess books are a great way to engage children young and old...

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Turner County Weekly Commissioners meeting

Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public comment. There was no public comment, so the meeting proceeded to County Highway Department.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin presented the bid letting to the commissioners. The first was for PVC Lining bid...

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Know Your Neighbor

“Centerville’s Lucky Leprechaun” Jean Peterson Renae Hansen | Editor When it came time to pick someone for our Know Your Neighbor feature for March, we naturally thought of St. Patrick’s Day. And around here, when many of us think of St. Patrick’s Day, we can’t help...

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Centerville Steakhouse sold

The owners of Tuffy’s Bar and Grill and past owners of the Centerville Steakhouse include (from left to right) Eric Clark, Carrie Clark, Doug Edberg, Jamie Edberg, Adam Austin, and Tim Austin. (Photo/Submitted) Opening soon as Tuffy’s Bar and Grill The Centerville...

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