Riva Sharples | Writer Five young ladies are running for the title of Little Miss Cornstock this year. The girls, ages 4-7, will be recognized during this year’s Cornstock celebration in Wakonda, the day of fun and music in the Wakonda Park, on August 3. The winner...
Astech applied street resurfacing coating at the intersection of Cherry and Third Street in Marion July 17. (Photo/Alan Astleford) Alan Astleford | Writer Street resurfacing began July 17 in the southeast portion of Marion. Following a prepared surface, a thin...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order and a motion was made to approve the day’s agenda. The motion passed. The meeting was opened to public comment. There was no public comment.Highway Superintendent Kent Austin came to discuss updates from...
Past and current owners of Dakota Ace Hardware: Sam and Tyler Bjerke, Belinda and Bryan Miller, and Linda and Tom Jones. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Editor It’s been a big week for Dakota Ace Hardware in Viborg. Not only are they being recognized with the...
Annual pull helps support the Midwest Honor Flight program A participant in last year’s Kids Tractor Pedal Pull gives it his all. (Photo/Submitted) Riva Sharples | Writer The fifth annual Wakonda American Legion Tractor Pull takes place this Saturday, July 20, in the...
The Viborg Development Corporation welcomed the Camo Saloon with a ribbon cutting ceremony prior to their Grand Opening on Friday, July 12. Pictured from left to right are Caroline Ackerman, Anne Christiansen, Julie Justus, Josh Justus, Ben Justus, Gary Ward and...
The First Circuit Court will be relocating the Court Services department and the Clerk of Courts from the Turner County Courthouse due to issues with the building. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Loose bolts on the shoring posts, plaster...
Stevens and Blake chosen as Little Ms. and Mr. Centerville For the past several years, the Tornado Days Committee has partnered with Mrs. O’Connell’s 3rd grade class in Centerville to do an annual fundraiser that helps raise a few extra dollars for the various kids’...
Viborg’s Danish Days kicks off this week Renae Hansen | Editor The theme for this year’s Danish Days in Viborg is “Helping Build Danish Traditions” in honor of this year’s Friends of Viborg Award recipient, Dakota Ace Hardware. Dakota Ace Hardware...
Alan Astleford | Reporter The Marion school board moved their July meeting to Thursday, July 11, instead of Monday, July 8. The meeting had a dual purpose, to conduct the meeting for July and to have a new board installed. Finishing up the first portion of the...
Renae Hansen | Writer We were happy to hear that the Viborg Public Library has rescheduled the Jonathan May Magic Show that had to be cancelled last month due to the flooding. We’ll have to wait a bit for our magic fix, but the show will be held on Sunday, September...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting opened with public input. No one came forward. Public input was closed. Highway Superintendent Kent Austin began with giving the commissioners an update on the roads and bridges. He is still waiting for some of the bridges to be...
Possibly the best dressed 4-pack on the course during the Tornado Days Golf Tournament: Andy Nelson, Adam Hanssen, Stephen Hinrich, and Allen “Scooby” Skotvold. (Photo/Tricia Eide) Tricia Eide | Writer Another Tornado Days 2024 has come and gone. With the forecasted...
Maizy waits to take orders at the smoothie stand she started with her older sister (Photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Writer Two sisters have started a smoothie business in Wakonda this summer.Madelyn and Maizy Fischer of Wakonda are the friendly faces behind the...
Brinlee poses with her medal and certificate after placing as the national runner up in Children’s Literature Pre-K at the National Educators Rising Convention. (Photo/Submitted) Faydra Christensen | Writer Viborg-Hurley High School is beaming with pride as sophomore...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was called to order and the meeting was opened to public comment. Kim Allison, the circuit court administrator, began with an update in regard to her staff relocation. Her staff is uncomfortable working in the building in the...
Instructor Lisa McIlvenna and Lyla Holm pass under the bridge made by the other dancers. (Photo/Renae Hansen) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor It’s been several years since adults have taken part in one of Viborg’s most beloved traditions, Danish Folk Dancing, but now...
Yankton’s Sid Hart’s horse gets a little feisty in the shoot. (Photo/ Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Writer The town of Irene was bustling with excitement this past weekend as the annual Irene Rodeo kicked off, drawing rodeo enthusiasts from near and far....
Nick Lehnerz and Austin Aguirre introduced the Viborg Bar with a Grand Opening on June 14. (Photo/Submitted) Renae Hansen | Managing Editor The Viborg Bar may be one of the newest businesses in town, but the faces behind the bar are familiar to many of us. Austin...
Charley Nelson directing her players as to what to do in the dugout. (Photo/Faydra Christensen) Faydra Christensen | Viborg-Hurley Sports Coaching is a family affair for the Nelsons of Hurley, where both Linda and her daughter, Charley, share a deep-seated passion...
