Alcester-Hudson FCCLA members qualify for Nationals
Alcester-Hudson FCCLA sent more than 30 students (pictured here, having fun together) to compete at State last week with 17 qualifying to head to FCCLA Nationals. Nationals will be held in Washington, DC in July. Turn to page 7 for more photos and full results (photo/provided). Seventeen members have qualified for the event, being held in Washington D.C....
Beresford Running Club attends half-marathon
The Beresford Running Club hit the road to Lincoln, Nebraska, last weekend to show up strong for the half marathon. The members’ hard work paid off with PRs and proud finishes...
Beresford Library hosting grant-funded community care program at the library
Confidential help with health and medical care, employment, housing, food, and more will be available A new Community Coordinated Care Program will be available to Beresford...
Current News
Current News
A-H Spring play a success
Riva Sharples | Editor Performances of Alcester-Hudson’s Spring Play, “Rogues’ Gallery,” drew rave...
Alcester’s Horizon Healthcare: Homegrown practitioners helping the public
Pictured here is Susan O’Keeffe, Marketing and Communications Manager for Horizon Healthcare,...
Beresford FFA takes first at state, headed to Nationals
At FFA State last week, Beresford’s Livestock Evaluation Team took first place, earning a spot at...
Sorenson among the inductees for SD Sports Hall of Fame
Riva Sharples | Editor A former Beresford coach is among this year’s inductees into the South...
Find your joy at the Beresford Public Library during National Library Week
Area children enjoy lego play at the library. Year-round, the library offers a variety of...
Alcester’s Premier Bank getting a facelift
Remodeling is currently underway at Alcester’s Premier Bank. Once completed, the renovation will...
Beresford Lions turning cans into cash for community good
The club is celebrating International Environmental Week April 18-26 Terry DeLay | Contributor...
New owners take over Pete’s Produce, renaming it Pete’s Hardware
The new owners of Pete’s Hardware, who also own Custom Coils in Alcester, are (left to right): Van...
Alcester-Hudson celebrates Prom
Last weekend, Alcester-Hudson celebrated Prom. Seniors Darin Dykstra and Ella Erickson were...
Grand opening of Hudson’s Hello Gorgeous happening this weekend
The new wellness facility will feature spa treatments and therapies for everyone Riva Sharples |...
BHS students competing in State art competition
One student is in Art Wars Live; 10 part of gallery competition This weekend, BHS students are...
Alcester and Beresford residents enjoying pickleball
Members of the Alcester Pickleball Players Association who showed up to play one Wednesday...
Obituaries
Beatrice Marie McGuire
95 Beresford Nov. 30, 1930 - May 1, 2026 Surrounded by love, Beatrice Marie McGuire passed from this life into God’s embrace on May 1, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born to George and Odella (Ouellette) Hubert on November 30, 1930. Bea was raised near Beresford,...
Larry Lee Smith
76 Formerly of Beresford Nov. 2, 1949 – April 23, 2026 Larry Lee Smith was born November 2, 1949 in Sioux Falls to Boyce and Julie (Brown) Smith of Beresford SD. He entered into rest on April 23, 2026 at United Living Community Hospice in Brookings. A Memorial Service...
Janice O’Connor
80 Beresford, SD Feb. 21, 1946 - April 19, 2026 Janice O’Connor, 80, of Beresford, SD, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home in Beresford. Private family services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Beresford....
Bryan Blumer
45 Beresford Jan. 8, 1981 – April 20, 2026 Bryan Blumer, age 45, of Beresford, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Beresford Zion United...
Donowan Larson
88 Alcester, SD Jan. 1, 1938 – April 22, 2026 Donowan Larson, 88, of Alcester, SD, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, at Alcester Baptist Church in Alcester, SD. Visitation...
Harry Eidsness
88 Hudson April 24, 1937 – April 4, 2026 Harry Eidsness, age 88, died Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society Canton. Private family services will be held. Harry was born on April 24, 1937 in Hudson, SD to Thomas and Hazel (Lundstrom) Eidsness. He attended...
David Wayne Thompson
73 Beresford, SD Nov. 12, 1953 – March 25, 2026 David Wayne Thompson was born November 12, 1953 to Stanley and Ruth (Tellefson) Thompson in Sandwich, Illinois. He passed away March 25, 2026 at his home near Beresford, South Dakota after a battle with cancer. David...
Rosemary Anne Weiland
60 Beresford July 22, 1965 – March 29, 2026 Rosemary Anne Weiland, 60, was called to the Lord on March 29, 2026, surrounded by her family, following a courageous 23-year battle with cancer. Rosemary was born in St. Paul, MN, to Donald and Audrey Erickson on July 22,...
Sports
Beresford Area loses two games
Beresford Area’s Evan Rosheim turns on the speed and slides into second with a double (photo/Erin Bryant). By GameChanger Versus Dell Rapids – April 29 Beresford Area couldn’t keep up with Dells and fell 12-5 on Wednesday, April 29. Beresford Area opened the scoring...
The Cubs’ Owen Serck signs with DWU
Alcester-Hudson Senior Owen Serck has signed to wrestle at Dakota Wesleyan University this fall. The senior has been a successful wrestler for the BAH-Rams, placing at state several times. Owen signed with DWU last week while his parents, coaches, and fellow wrestlers...
Three place at Scotland meet
Results from the May 1 Conference Golf Meet in Scotland: Alcester-Hudson Medal Winners: Liam Moumy, 7th, 80 Emmett Manning, 11th, 83 Adam Fickbohm, 12th, 83 Other Scores: Wayne Overhulser, 89 Congratulations, Cubs!
Top placers in last week’s track meets
Beresford women’s 4 x 400 relay - Adelynn Schable, Ella Merriman, Jade Koth and Nora Hyronimus at Howard Wood on May 2 (photo/Karla Bovill). At the Howard Wood relays on May 2, Beresford’s medley relay, Dexten Miller, Micah James, Brody Andrews and Josh Merriman pose...
Top placers in last week’s track meets
At the conference track meet hosted by Alcester on April 28, Tarryn Haisch competes in the 100 meter hurdles (photo/Karla Bovill). Here are the placers who medaled in last week’s track meets for the Cubs: Great Plains Track Meet at home – April 28 Men’s Results 100m:...
Alcester‑Hudson shines at Mike Seivert Invitational in Beresford
At the Freeman track meet on April 23, the Cubs’ Jackson Meyer placed 2nd in 110 meter hurdles and won the 300 meter hurdles (photo/Karla Bovill) Submitted by Brian Haak The Alcester‑Hudson Cubs delivered a standout day of performances at the Mike Seivert Invitational...
Overhulser, Moumy take 1st, 2nd at Triangular
A-H did well at last week’s Triangular in Freeman. Results were: 1st Place Boys: Wayne Overhulser (36) 2nd Place: Liam Moumy (37) 6th Place: Emmett Manning (40) A-H Golfer Adam Fickbohm golfed a 41. JH/JV Boys 1st Place: Conrad Paulson (51) Girls 2nd Place: Charleanna...
Beresford Area secures win against Elk Point
At their game last Friday, Noah Schoenfelder came up big in the middle of the lineup, driving in three runs for Beresford Area (photo/Erin Bryant). By GameChanger Beresford Area topped Elk Point 7-5 on Friday, April 24. A single by Nick Prouty put Elk Point on the...