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Local organization offers escape from domestic violence

Published by admin on Fri, 02/14/2025 - 2:56pm

by Mimi Larsen, Staff Writer 

There is a 35-year-old nonprofit organization in the community called Wac’ang’a (pronounced Wah-chan-ga), which is the Dakota word for Sweetgrass. Historically, it has been referred to as a women’s shelter, but its staff will help any victims of violence, whether male, female, Native, non-Native, or any person by any description. In other words, any hearts that need help. 

Sisseton Gymnastics Team setting school records

Published by admin on Fri, 02/07/2025 - 9:15am

Sisseton’s gymnasts have tied or broken most of the school records this season, with many of the records tied set at the Deuel Triangular on Friday, Jan. 24.

The Team Bars record of 31.1 was tied with the record set in 1995-1996; a new Team Beam record of 32.35 surpassed the previous record of 32.2 set in 1995-1996; a new Team Floor record of 34.4 was set; and a new Team Score record of 133.4 was also set. In addition, Izzy Metz set a new Individual All Around record with a 35.1

SD Jr. Snow Queen Meet & Greet

Published by admin on Fri, 01/31/2025 - 9:35am

The Sisseton Friends & Neighbors Club hosted a Meet and Greet for the 2025 SD Jr. Snow Queen, Everleigh Kirk of Sisseton (seated left), on Thursday, Jan. 23, in the concourse of the Ben Reifel Gym during the girls and boys basketball double-header against Webster Area. She was joined by (seated right) Sisseton’s 2025 Sr. Snow Queen Isabelle Skarnagel and (standing, left to right) Webster’s Jr. Snow Queen Ava Bjerke and Sr. Snow Queen Abbigail Garrett. ~ Courier Photo

KC Free Throw Contest Winners

Published by admin on Fri, 01/24/2025 - 3:40pm

KC Free Throw Contest Winners -Twenty-seven area youth participated in the Sisseton Free Throw Contest held Friday, Jan. 10, at the Sisseton High School Practice Facility. The event was sponsored by the Sisseton Knights of Columbus (KC) Council #4133. Each of the participants had 15 attempts to make a basket from the free throw line. Those with the most completions in each age category for boys and girls were the winners and advance to the district competition to be held in Watertown on Sunday, Feb. 16.

Sisseton’s Everleigh Kirk named 2025 SD Jr. Snow Queen

Published by admin on Fri, 01/17/2025 - 9:03am

by Mimi Larsen, Staff Writer Of the 25 candidates representing 25 communities across the state, it was Sisseton’s Jr. Snow Queen, Everleigh Kirk, who was crowned the Junior Snow Queen in Aberdeen on Jan. 5 at the 2025 South Dakota Snow Queen (SDSQ) Festival. Everleigh’s coronation is only the beginning of the excitement her new role will bring in the coming year as she and the Snow Queen travel throughout the state and beyond as ambassadors for the state organization.

Roberts County Youth Shooting club is formed

Published by admin on Fri, 01/10/2025 - 8:02am

by Mimi Larsen, Staff Writer

The Tri-State Shooters Club based in Rosholt is growing in every direction these days. Not only are they renovating and modernizing their facility, but they are also expanding the shooting opportunities they offer. They agreed to sponsor a recently organized youth shooting club open to all county youth, that will likely guarantee the shooting range organization’s longevity.

Santa Comes to Town

Published by admin on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:44am

Fort Sisseton VFW Auxiliary #3342 had Santa come to Sisseton Wednesday, Dec. 18. They made many stops and Santa and his helpers gave candy canes to everyone from the Ft. Sisseton VFW Auxiliary #3342. LeRon Knebel, Twila Moshier, Linda Johnson and Debbie Jonnassen showed Santa around town. Santa even got a gingerbread cookie, milk and a wish list for Christmas from Aria. Who doesn’t love a visit from Santa? It puts a smile on your face. ~ Courtesy Photo

Live Nativity

Published by admin on Fri, 12/27/2024 - 1:28pm

Youth from Grace Lutheran Church performed the Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 at the Heinecke farm. They re-enacted the story of the birth of Jesus. Live animals along with baby Jesus brought the scene to life, complete with wisemen, shepherds and angels. Serving as song leaders and providing special music were Just The Trace Of Us – Averee Anderson, Aspen Snaza and Taylor Snaza.

Tiny Snowman

Published by admin on Fri, 12/13/2024 - 9:59am

This tiny snowman was spotted on the corner of 3rd Avenue West and Walnut Street in Sisseton on Thursday, Dec. 5. Jon and Brianna Donnell’s children built the tiny snowman with the small amount of snow available. This winter, it’d be hard to find enough snow to make a bigger snowmen, due to lack of snow fall. ~Courier Photo

Quilts of Valor presentations on Nov. 11 in Browns Valley

Published by admin on Fri, 12/06/2024 - 9:13am