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Derek Ostby is one of ‘20 Under Forty’ honorees

Published by admin on Fri, 04/14/2023 - 10:26am

Derek R. Ostby, age 35, of rural New Effington has been recognized as one of the ‘20 under Forty’ by the Wahpeton Daily News - News Monitor. ‘20 Under Forty’ honors the Southern Red River Valley’s movers and shakers under the age of 40.

The following are Ostby’s answers to a biography questionnaire regarding his life and accomplishments.For more on this story and many more please purchase a copy of the Sisseton Courier on news stands now or purchase a copy of the E-edtion on this website.

Pheasants Forever Banquet

Published by admin on Fri, 04/07/2023 - 1:27pm

The 21st Annual Roberts County Pheasants Forever Banquet was held Saturday, Mar. 25, at the Roberts County 4-H Community Center in Sisseton. It was rescheduled from Mar. 11 due to the weather. Attendees enjoyed an evening of socializing and a meal.

Students to Present “Living Way of the Cross”

Published by admin on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 12:28pm

Religious Education students from St. Peter’s and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Churches in Sisseton will present the “Living Way of the Cross” at St. Peter’s Church on Wednesday, Apr. 5, at 7:00 p.m. Actors, actresses and readers will re-enact the final journey of Jesus—the 14 “stations of the cross.” The presentation is open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend. ~ Courtesy Photo

Norwegian relatives visit McCleereys

Published by admin on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 9:08am

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

LADY REDMEN FINISH SEASON WITH THIRD PLACE AT STATE A TOURNAMENT

Published by admin on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 10:50am

Due to winter weather the Region 1A Tournament was postponed until Saturday, Feb. 25 when The Sisseton High School girls basketball team won over Tiospa Zina Tribal School 83-46. They moved on to beat out the Aberdeen Roncalli Cavaliers 67-55 on Monday, Feb. 27 for a slot on the SODAK16 Bracket. The Lady Redmen then beat the Parkston Trojans 59-46 on Thursday, Mar. 2 for a trip to the State A Girls Basketball Tournament to be played at the Watertown Civic Arena.

Sisseton Cheerleaders win Spirit of Six Award

Published by admin on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 10:47am

The Sisseton Redmen cheerleaders won the Spirit of Six Award at the State A Girls Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Mar. 11. The award is given in honor of the six Rapid City cheerleaders who died in a plane crash. Pictured above are (left to right) Hamlin County Sheriff Chad Schlotterbeck who presented the award to Ava Donnell, Carlee Moen, Averee Anderson, Mackenzie Tchida and Evelyn Fritz. In 2014, when the SHS boys basketball team played in the State A Tournament, the SHS cheerleaders took home the Spirit of Six award, wearing the same uniforms.

State Qualifiers after Win at SoDak 16

Published by admin on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:18pm

The Sisseton Redmen Girls Basketball Team is headed to the State A Tournament with a win over Parkston in
the SoDak 16 game held at Sioux Valley in Volga on Thursday, Mar. 2. Pictured above with the State Qualifier
plaque are (kneeling, left to right) Kennedy Hanson, Andra Hanson, Bella Donnell, Jourdes Chanku, Tara Nelson,
Hannah Leverson, (standing) Head Coach Sara Lincoln, Student Manager Linnea Silk, Isabelle Herrick, Elliot
Hortness, Chloe Langager, Krista Langager, Ruby Rice, Rylie Huff, Emmalee Nielsen, and Assistant Coaches

Students and community members wrap their arms about local teen in need

Published by admin on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 1:07pm

by Mimi Larsen Courier Staff Writer

A community’s reaction to tragedy is a window into its soul. When a Sisseton High School student was diagnosed with two forms of leukemia, the school’s and the community’s response proved to be kind, compassionate, and caring. Through a FBLA community service project instigated by Krista Langager and Ruby Rice, with tremendous support from many others, more than $10,000 was raised.

Tiospa Zina first graders meet “Snowmagator”; Creativity flourishes in Third Annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest

Published by admin on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 2:15pm

On Monday, Feb. 13, first graders at Tiospa Zina Tribal School met “Snowmagator,” the snowplow they named as part of the third annual SDDOT Snowplow Naming Contest. The kids loved learning about the plow and the jobs of plow operators. Honking the horn and lifting the snow gates were also big hits.

One Act Play Rates Superior at State

Published by admin on Fri, 02/17/2023 - 1:51pm

Sisseton High Schools One Act Play, Conflict by Wade Bradford, earned a superior plaque and a standing ovation at the State Festival at Sioux Falls O’Gorman Feb. 2-4.

In order to earn a superior, two of the three judges must rate a play superior. Judges for the Class A plays were J.D. Ackman, retired SDSU theater professor; Matt Nesmith, USD musical theater professor; and Kim Bartling, Sioux Falls theater artist.

Outstanding Performance medals were awarded to Scout Gaikowski and Reed Gray.

Aberdeen Roncalli, the other play from Region IV, also earned a superior.