Demolition begins on Turner County Courthouse Demolition of the more than 120-year-old Turner County Courthouse building began the morning of Monday, February 3. The building has faced many issues in the past years, including flooding last June and aging ceilings and...
Sheriff Jamie Buteyn, appointed to the position of Turner County Sheriff fifteen months ago, resigned his position as of last week. (Photo/Submitted) Monique R. Hurtado | Writer There are moments in life when someone says something so simple, yet so profound that it...
A garage just east of Ray and Michelle Christopherson’s house burned to the ground last Friday afternoon. Fire departments from Hurley, Davis, Viborg and Cameron Colony all assisted with the fire. (Photo/Amber Miller) Renae Hansen | Editor Michelle Christopherson was...
Submitted by Bryan Kraemer | Fire Chief, Marion SD Volunteer Fire Department On Saturday, January 25, 2025, the Marion Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of N. Center Avenue in Marion, SD for a confirmed structure fire at a residence. The first arriving...
Marvin Miller, who passed away last week, retired from Parker Ambulance in 2022 after serving the community for 25 years. (Photo/Submitted) Marvin Miller, better known as “Med 36”, passed away on Sunday, January 26.Marv was a dedicated EMT for 25 years, proudly...
Greg Benson and Sheila Hagemann are sworn in as new Turner County Commissioners. (Photo/Monique R. Hurtado) Monique R. Hurtado | writer In December, Turner County said goodbye to two longstanding commissioners, Lyle Van Hove and Mick Miller. This month they welcome...
Bob Eide of Parker takes a Polar Plunge into the Antarctic/Southern Ocean while on a recent expedition to Antarctica. The water temperature was a balmy 28.58 degrees Fahrenheit with icebergs floating nearby while he took the plunge. (Photo/Submitted) Local couple...
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups. In fact, in 2022 one in every five deaths in the...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting was opened to public comment. There was no public comment. Commissioner Tony Ciampa asked to enter into executive session to discuss legal. The motion was made. The motion passed. The commissioners entered into executive at 8:32...
Ryan Penning is the new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home as of the beginning of the year. (Photo/Submitted) Funeral director becomes new owner of Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home Renae Hansen | Editor As of January 1, 2025, Ryan Penning has become the new owner of...
On January 13, nearly 400 landowners and South Dakota citizens gathered at the South Dakota Capitol Rotunda for a private property rights rally to kick off the 2025 legislative session.During the rally, Rep. Karla Lems (R.-Canton), who was recently voted by her peers...
Centerville among towns to be featured The SDPB production team is excited to announce the seven communities that will be featured on the 28th season of Dakota Life. SDPB will visit each community in May and June to hear their stories.The towns that will be featured...
Irene-Wakonda students who attended the FCCLA Region meeting were (left to right): Back Row - Duncan Sharples-Schmidt, Lydian Mews, Katelyn Tallman, Natalie Girard, and Lanie Van Beek. Front Row - Lyllee Gatzemeyer, Emma Logue, Mady Peterson, Madie Thorson, and Rory...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The meeting began and was opened to public comment. There was no public comment.A motion was made to enter into executive session. The motion passed. They entered into executive session at 8:32 a.m. They exited at 8:49 a.m. No action was...
Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire from the Chancellor Fire Department after serving for an amazing 61 years! (Photo/Submitted) After 61 years of dedicated service to the Chancellor Community Fire Department, Harvey Jongeling has decided to retire.Jongeling was...
Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) honored six employees and two board members for their years of service.“I want to express my sincere gratitude to these employees and board members for their dedication and contributions to Southeastern Electric,” said Chad...
The USA Dance Team, of which Wakonda resident Rebekah Sharples-Schmidt was a part, fared well at World Competition in Poland in late November and December, bringing home medals and finalist placements in individual and group competitions across four categories of...
PIERRE, S.D.—Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen announced today the reappointment of the Honorable Cheryle Gering as Presiding Judge for the First Judicial Circuit. Judge Gering’s reappointment follows the reselection of Jensen as Chief Justice of the South Dakota Supreme...
Monique R. Hurtado | Writer Chairman Jared Hybertson called the meeting to order. There was a call for approval of the agenda. The motion passed.The meeting was then opened to public comment. Former Commissioner Mick Miller informed the commission that the Parker City...
Schlat with her son and four daughters. (Photo/Submitted) Tory Schlaht Monique R. Hurtado | Writer The Pioneer Medical Clinic in Parker recently welcomed a new member to their clinic, Certified Nurse Practitioner Victoria “Tory” Schlaht. Tory comes to us from Sioux...
