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LHS Drama delights audiences with first-ever performance in new Performing Arts Center
The Lennox High School Drama Department brought imagination to life this past weekend as students performed Seussical The Musical on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, marking the first official production inside the brand-new Lennox Performing Arts Center. Friday night’s debut drew a packed house, with community members eager to experience the long-awaited facility and support the students who would be the first to take its stage. Once the opening number began, the a
Nov 25, 2025
Local photographer brings ‘Mom’s Touch’ to stress-free family sessions
A local photographer is using her experience as a mother to provide a stress free approach to family photos. 3 Cord Photography owner, Erin Carsten shares three children with her husband, Drysen. “As a mom of young kids, I know how stressful it can be to book and prepare for a photo session,” Carsten said. Wanting better for her clients, Carsten offers her services as a photographer who has been there. “I am big on making the process as easy as possible, and that starts wit
Nov 25, 2025


LHS drama to debut new Performing Arts Center with ‘Seussical the Musical’ this weekend
The Lennox High School Drama Department is preparing to open the doors of the newly constructed Lennox Performing Arts Center for its first-ever production in the new facility. Seussical the Musical will take the stage this weekend on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22, with both performances beginning at 7 p.m. Admission will be offered through a free-will donation. Choosing Seussical as the inaugural production was a natural fit for launching the new Performing Arts Cen
Nov 19, 2025
City addresses rezoning, school resource officer plans, and EMS funding challenges
The Lennox City Council met Monday, Nov. 10 at Lennox City Hall. Council members heard agenda items including a public hearing, school resource officer discussions, and ambulance coverage. Mayor Danny Fergen opened the meeting with a public hearing on Ordinance 662 – Opheim Rezoning. The City of Lennox has received and processed an application to rezone the Opheim Addition from A1 Agriculture to R2 Multifamily Residential. “This property was annexed a handful of years ago up
Nov 19, 2025
Faith Presbyterian and Love In Christ to host community food give-away Nov. 16
Faith Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Love In Christ, is inviting the Lennox community to a free food give-away on Sunday, Nov. 16. The event will run from 11:10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, located next to Prosper Warehouse in Lennox. Organizers say a wide variety of items will be available for anyone in need. Items that will be collected and shared with the community include bread, butter, milk, eggs, mac and cheese, cereal, canned meats, vegeta
Nov 12, 2025
LHS drama to debut Seussical the Musical as first production in new Performing Arts Center
The Lennox High School Drama Department will open the doors of the newly constructed Lennox Performing Arts Center with its first-ever production in the facility—Seussical the Musical. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. Admission will once again be offered through a free-will donation. The production is based on the book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, with music by Flaherty and lyrics by Ahrens. The show was co-conceived by A
Nov 12, 2025
Lincoln County to Participate in 2025 Operation Green Light for Veterans
Canton, SD – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Lincoln County announced plans to illuminate the Lincoln County Courthouse green from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties to support military veterans. The initiative, led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal level
Oct 29, 2025


LHS students set to perform in All State Chorus this Saturday
Ariana Poppens, Maddigan Van Sickle, Emersen Lee, Isabelle Smith, Wyatt Bult, Isaiah Sayler, Isaak Booker, and Noah Oien have been selected to the 2025 All-State Chorus to be held at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Nov. 1. Selected as alternates are Liz Hanisch, Karson Iken, Ainsley Calhoon, and Carter Beringer. The group is pictured above. This year’s guest conductor is Dr. Jeffery Redding. Jeffery Redding, the 2019 GRAMMY Music Educator Award Recipient, was newly annou
Oct 29, 2025
Play, Learn, Grow: Lennox Community Library encourages learning with Toy Lending Library Program
In early childhood development, learning is taught through play and for the past 10 years, the Toy Lending Library has connected children with the toys best suited for their age and brain development. Library Director of the Lennox Community Library, Audrea Buller, wears many hats as she welcomes patrons to the library each day. Whether ordering books, planning events, or overseeing day-to-day operations, Buller is committed to providing the best library experience at any ag
Oct 29, 2025
School Board hears support for girls soccer
The Lennox School Board met Oct. 13 and heard more about girls soccer. Student Kamille Schmidt spoke on behalf of the numerous girls and families in attendance during public comment. She and others were present to keep the conversation moving forward and she hoped the data collected by the district shows that people are in support of adding the sport. Superintendent Adam Shaw reported that the official enrollment count was 1,144.01, which was above the budgeted number of 1,12
Oct 22, 2025
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