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Sonny Sandquist built the ranch, future for his family

Sonny Sandquist, 49, of Trail City, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at the IHS Hospital in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Private services were held. Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge was in charge of the arrangements. Writing an obituary for a legend like Sonny Shane Sandquist seems not only like an impossible task, even a disgrace. A full memoir... READ MORE >

Elsie Rueb took care of the books

Funeral services for Elsie Rueb, 92, of Selby, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mobridge. Burial will be Selby Memorial Gardens under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at Kesling Funeral Home. Elsie passed away... READ MORE >

Royce Hackl had commitment to community

Royce Lee Hackl was born in Hoven to Paul Hackl and Mary (Schmidt) Hackl on April 20, 1933, and died Dec. 25, 2023, in Billings, Montana, following an acute medical condition and surgery in October. Royce was a devoted son, husband, father, family man, friend, and community member and leader. Royce attended St. Anthony’s parochial school and graduated from Hoven... READ MORE >

Tigers foul out, drop 59-51 game at Potter County

Playing shorthanded meant the Tigers could not get into foul trouble. The opposite happened. The Tigers lost for the first time this season in a 59-51 defeat at the hands of the Potter County Battlers in Gettysburg on Tuesday. The Tigers got off to a fine start with a quick 7-0 run to start the game, leading to a 13-9... READ MORE >

Wyatt Wientjes wrestles to second place at Webster

Wyatt Wientjes was the only Tiger to get to the medal stand taking second place at the Webster Area Invitational wrestling tournament in Webster on Saturday. A small contingent of five Tigers and two Lady Tigers competed in the tournament. Wientjes won his first two matches by pin at 132 pounds. He pinned Aiden Warren of Deuel at 1:28 and... READ MORE >

Rita Reuer was accomplished pianist

Rita Frances Reuer was born in Selby on Jan. 31, 1938, to Thomas Lawless and Muriel Coffey. As a child growing up on the ranch, she became very fond of her grandmother, Clara Coffey, who was a strong role model for Rita in her younger years. She also had a close relationship in her teenage years with her stepfather, Robert... READ MORE >

Tigers pull off four wins over grueling five-day stretch

Playing their fourth game in five days, a leg-weary Tigers found a way to hold on and defeat Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 57-53 and raise their record to 9-4 on Tuesday at Mobridge-Pollock High School Gymnasium. Coach TJ Knudson said hitting important shots and making key plays made the difference for the Tigers. “Free throws down the stretch,” said coach TJ Knudson.... READ MORE >

Mary Krumm loved to cook and bake

Mary Joanne Krumm, better known as Joanne, passed away on Sunday morning, Dec. 17, 2023, at her residence surrounded by family. Joanne was born and raised in the Mobridge area. Joanne and her husband, Val, farmed and raised their family by Trail City. She moved to the Worthington, Minnesota, area following the passing of her husband to be closer to... READ MORE >

Ronnie Kosters passes in Gettysburg

Ronnie Kosters, 82, Gettysburg, died Sunday, Dec.17, 2023, at the Avera Oahe Manor of Gettysburg. Ronald James Kosters, son of Anna (Raba) and Garret Kosters, was born six miles southwest of Java on July 18, 1941. Ronald was brought up on this farm, attended E. Spring Valley Rural School, Hoven High School, and eventually earned his GED. Ronald served his... READ MORE >

Summer Kosel, Apollo, ‘let it go’ at NFR in Las Vegas

Summer Kosel of Glenham and horse, Apollo, had the week of all weeks at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Dec. 9 through 16. Kosel won one round, took second in two rounds and fifth in three more while earning her away into the top 10 in the world standings. “It was so special,” said Kosel. “It was... READ MORE >