Aiden Hanssen puts it up in the Orioles’ match-up against Dakota Valley last Friday. It marked their final regular season game before playoff action.  On Friday, Feb. 27 the Lennox High School boys’ basketball team took on Dakota Valley in their final regular season game. Lennox jumped out early to take the 72-57 victory.  “I was happy about how we finished the season against a Dakota Valley team that has playing good basketball over the past few weeks. We shot 50% from the f

On Thursday, Feb. 26 the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team took on Canton in the second round of Region action. Lennox was aggressive early, leading 20-6 after the opening quarter. They didn’t back down, getting the 68-29 victory over the C-Hawks to advance to the SoDak 16 — one win away from punching their ticket to the State A Tournament.  “I was excited for how we played our last home game of the season. I thought Teagen Sturm played a great game as she found open

On Saturday, Feb. 28 Lennox hosted the Second Annual Oriole Open Junior High Powerlifting meet. Fifty-eight lifters from Lennox, Baltic, and Centerville competed with first, second, and third place finishers recognized in their respective weight classes.  First places finishers from Lennox included Brynlee Green, Cooper Luvaas, Sophia Haar, Maxon Flannagan, Madelyn Klenner, Alex Schilling, Greyson Seeman, and Olivia Wallenstein.  Finishing second place were Keegan Powell, Noa

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 24 in the Lincoln County Boardroom.  Todd Meierhenry representing Augustana University as borrowers council in the transaction, was present for a public hearing regarding a Resolution giving approval to a project with Augustana University Association (the “Corporation”); and giving approval and authorization for the issuance of Economic Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Augustana University Association P

Pictured above at left: Rosearia Rohrer takes on McCook Central/Montrose’s Ellie Stofferahn in the opening round at State. Rohrer recorded the pin in 1:06 to advance.  Rohrer took fourth overall. Above at right: Grant Larson pins Samuel Brink of RCS to get things rolling at State.  Larson finished fifth overall.   Above: Ramsey Williams opened State with an 11-3 major decision win over Levi Quam of Madison. Williams’ State run was cut short due to an injury, but he still earn

Melissa Bauder has been named the 2025-2026 Lennox School District Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made on Wednesday, Feb. 25, during an all-staff meeting at the Performing Arts Center. Superintendent Mr. Adam Shaw presented the award, surprising Bauder in front of her colleagues and recognizing the exceptional dedication she brings to her classroom each day. Eight educators were nominated for this year’s honor and were asked to stand and be recognized by their fell

The Lennox City Council met Monday, Feb. 23, at Lennox City Hall. With all members present, Mayor Danny Fergen and Council members heard agenda items. In old business, the council discussed its legislative position statement. “This is a repeat of the item from the last meeting; nothing has changed on the memo or the legislative position. I would note that a lot of things have changed in the time since the time this was first published. So, for example, all but one of the TIF

Aiden Hanssen pushes the ball down the court in the Orioles’ match-up against Tri-Valley.  Last week, the Lennox High School boys’ basketball team enjoyed a trio of wins, defeating Beresford, Tri-Valley, and Dell Rapids. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, the Orioles hosted Beresford and earned the 57-36 victory.  “This was a great night to showcase our seniors on senior night. It was great to see the balance of scoring with a multitude of players in the box score,” said LHS head coach Jac

Last week the Lennox High School girls’ basketball team wrapped up their regular season with wins over Beresford and Tri-Valley, claiming the DAK XII Conference title in the process. On Feb. 17 the Orioles took on Beresford and outscored the Watchdogs 18-4 in the second quarter and 21-7 in the third to get the 57-27 victory.  “I was very excited about how we competed in the final two games of the regular season. Against Beresford, I thought we did an excellent job sharing the

The Lennox Junior High powerlifters will be having their final meet of the season this Saturday, Feb. 28 at Lennox.  The meet will be held in the main gym with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. and lifting beginning at 9 a.m. The meet will showcase the Lennox Junior High lifters as well as lifters from Baltic and Centerville.   “This will be a great opportunity for our athletes to display their hard work this winter as they look to break numerous school and personal records,” said c