HUSKIES TANGLE WITH TOP-RATED FLYERS Bridgewater-Emery’s Summer Koch and Jennalyn Zulk go for a block against a Chester player in Bridgewater-Emery’s loss to the top-rated Flyers. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Bridgewater-Emery Volleyball October 28, 2024Bridgewater-Emery...
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Hawks knock off Avon 16-8, to move to semi-finals in Class 9B
HAWKS INTERCEPT FOOTBALL IN PLAYOFF GAME Canistota senior Kaleb Hjermstad (#11) and junior Easton Miller (#10) knock the football out of the Avon Pirate player’s hands, who is sandwiched between them, during the first drive of the Class 9B playoff game last week....
Halloween Fun at the Playoff Game
The Canistota Hawks played the Avon Pirates on Halloween, so fans Tami Remacle (left), Jeanne Acheson (center), and Jacey Richardson (right) came to the game dressed as blind referees. Even the officials assigned to ref the football game approved of their costumes!
Spicer Reacher Career Milestone
Canistota’s Bailey Spicer set her 1000th set during the 3-0 win over Howard during the first round of region play on Monday, November 4th in Canistota. Congratulations Bailey!
Hawks Defeat Tigers in Region 3B Action
Canistota junior Katelyn Kennedy (#10) tips the ball over the net for a kill Monday during the first set of play vs. the Howard Tigers, as setter Bailey Spicer (#4) covers behind. The Hawks defeated Howard 3-0 in opening round play of Region 3B and moved on to face...
November 7, 2024
Hanson Schools Trunk or Treat
Two employees of Security State Bank provide candy to kids at Hanson School’s Trunk or Treat held in Alexandria on Sunday, October 27. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Gaspar honored with Spirit of Dakota – South Dakota’s premier women’s award
SPIRIT OF DAKOTA RECIPIENT LaVonne Gaspar (center) of Sioux Falls, a trailblazer in healthcare and advocacy for 57 years, was this year’s Spirit of Dakota Award recipient. The award was presented by Tona Rozum (left), Selection Commission Chairwoman, and Marilyn Hoyt...
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday: Clocks fall back one hour
Fall Back 1 hour time change message on a chalkboard sign on pumpkins with fall leaves and a straw hay Troy Schwans | Managing Editor Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting clocks forward by one hour during the summer and back again in the fall to make...
Tornado Safe Room project gets approval for Alexandria
Owen Reitzel | Editor The City of Alexandria received news from the South Dakota Department of Safety|Office of Emergency Management that Alexandria has been awarded a grant from FEMA GO for $448,011.01 for a Tornado Safe Room that the city has applied for in the...