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It’s pretty special when a trip of a lifetime comes when you’re a freshman in high school. Hudson Steffen’s trip to Hawaii to the 2013 NFL Pro Bowl was exactly that trip. Hudson is the son of Bob and Joie Steffen. They went on this trip along with Hudson's sister, Hannah, and brother, Hayse. The Pro Bowl, played by the best players in the National Football League, was held at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sunday, January 24. Read More »

Blaine Schulz, Jamestown, brought home a silver medal after competing in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in South Korea. Schulz's journey to this milestone has been traveled over several years. Read More »

Making your dreams come true. That’s what Mae Olson’s life is all about, and turning 100 is just another step in her life-long goal of accomplishments for herself and thousands of others whose lives she has touched. On Sunday, Mae Aves Olson will be 100 and her family plans to celebrate with her from 2-3 p.m. at Wheatcrest Hills. Friends and relatives are invited to join the celebration. Read More »

On a cold winter’s day in January 1943, a woman gave birth alone to a premature baby girl. Because of the cold, the woman didn’t dare take the child outside to a doctor or a hospital. That baby not only survived despite her odds, but now calls Bristol home and is interested in sharing her story with others to offer hope. Marcia Morehouse, the miracle baby born in her mother’s apartment in St. Paul, MN, just celebrated her 70th birthday Jan. 18. Read More »

Autumn Deutsch of Britton was chosen as South Dakota’s representative to the opening of the World War II Museum in New Orleans on Jan. 12. Read More »

Kyle Ortmeier brought a few guests to school with him on Friday, Jan. 25: a documentary film crew. Ortmeier will be part of a big-name documentary discussing the national pandemic childhood obesity. Katie Couric of CBS News and Laurie David, producer of "An Inconvenient Truth," are co-producers on the project. Read More »

Imagine trying to find the alphabet in nature, painting with light or making your own animation. This was what the Digital Photography students were challenged with after they began their first year pioneering Clark High School’s photography class, offered for the first time as a class. Read More »

Lee Kopriva, Raymond, represented South Dakota in the Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet after winning the state contest in November and advancing on to the national contest. The YF&G Discussion Meet is a public speaking contest designed to simulate a committee meeting in which active discussion and participation are expected from each participant. They exchange ideas and solve problems on predetermined agricultural topics. Kopriva advanced through two rounds of the contest, competing against other young farmers and ranchers from 40 state Farm Bureaus. Read More »

From its humble beginnings, the Carnival of Silver Skates has grown to a major event that celebrated its 75th year this past weekend. The Jubilee performance featured 108 skaters from the community, both young and past skaters. Read More »

Wanted: New ownership for a very “unique” Faulkton business. Sharon Huss and JoDee Bryant have decided to retire and are offering their business, Uniquely Yours, for sale. Read More »