A total of 15 Beresford Junior High and High School students, along with five judges, attended the National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des Moines June 16-20. Pictured in front of the van are (back row): Emma Martinsen, Abby Cahoon, Ojala Bartlett, Sophia...
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Serving others: Dozens of volunteers come together to bag 27,000 meals for Haiti
Volunteers of all ages came together last Saturday at Brooklyn Church to package 27,000 meals for Haitians who are suffering from a severe food shortage currently. (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Editor The fellowship hall at Brooklyn Evangelical Free Church,...
2022 BHS graduate a Truman Scholar finalist
Lucy Farley, a 2022 BHS graduate, is a Truman Scholar finalist (photo/submitted). Lucy Farley could be the second BHS graduate in recent years to become a Truman Scholar Riva Sharples | Editor Lucy Farley, a 2022 graduate of Beresford High School, is a finalist in the...
Alcester Pool opening planned for June 28
Fingers are crossed and plans are set to open the Alcester Pool this Saturday, June 28. Renovations on the pool were finished earlier this month. A new concrete deck was poured, the pool was sealed, and filled, and chemicals are being leveled out. Here, workers work...
Alcester sisters headed to Europe with SD Ambassadors of Music
Alcester-Hudson seniors Natalie and Olivia Moore are headed to Europe with the SD Ambassadors of Music. The girls will be performing in five European countries (photo/Riva Sharples). Riva Sharples | Editor Alcester sisters Natalie and Olivia Moore are embarking on a...
Valkommen! It’s Midsommar at Dalesburg June 20
Award-winning musicians Kristian Bugge of Denmark and Ruthie Dornfeld of Seattle and their Dakota Friends are featured entertainment at this year’s Midsommar Festival. Dalesburg Lutheran Church, located on University Road eight miles south of Highway 46, is hosting...
Merge Youth Group leads Basketball Camp, hosts VBS in Mission
The Merge Youth Group, led by Pastor Scott Connor through Alcester Baptist Church, went on a short trip to Mission last week. The group led a basketball camp in Mission and hosted a VBS at Corn Creek. Merge Youth members who attended included (front, left to right):...
Beresford Area Foundation gives $13,700 to BSD programs
Beresford Debate Coach Ann Tornberg poses with 2025 BHS Graduate Max Josko. Josko is one of three graduates and 17 BHS students who are headed to the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, happening later this month. A grant from the Beresford Area...
Celebrating National Homeownership Month
A majority of Americans will be homeowners at some point in their lives Riva Sharples | Editor Home ownership – it’s a goal many pursue in life. But once a first home is acquired, that is just the beginning – then comes all the rest of it: landscaping, decorating,...
Set Free Church closes after more than 15 years serving the community
Pastor Mike Lindsay and his wife, Ruth, started Set Free Church in the old bowling alley building in Beresford around 2010 (photo/provided). Riva Sharples | Editor Set Free Church in Beresford, located in the old bowling alley on Main Street, has closed.Church members...