The Huset’s Hall of Fame Committee has announced the Class of 2026, with five individuals set to be honored at the 29th Annual Huset’s Hall of Fame Open House and Induction Ceremony, presented by Midwestern Mechanical of Sioux Falls, on Sunday, July 12 at Huset’s Speedway. This year’s inductees include Jerry Richert Jr., Larry Stroman, Gale Pifer, Paul Krueger and Don Marquardt, each recognized for their lasting contributions to racing at Huset’s and throughout the region. Am

For more than 16 years, Jenny Savage (pictured above) has helped couples turn their wedding dreams into reality. Today, the Lennox-based business owner is expanding her reach across South Dakota through her newly rebranded company, Storybook Love Events. Savage, owner and lead wedding planner, recently relaunched her business under its new name to better reflect its primary focus—helping couples create memorable and meaningful wedding celebrations. “I have been a wedding plan

The City of Lennox will once again celebrate Independence Day with its annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July festivities, a community tradition that has brought residents and visitors together for more than four decades. This year marks the 43rd Annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, scheduled for July 3-5, and comes during a historic year for the nation. America’s 250th birthday will culminate on Saturday, July 4, 2026, marking exactly 250 years since the adoption of

The Lennox Brethorst-Burma American Legion Post 174 will hold its inaugural Legion Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony this Saturday, June 27, honoring the men and teams who helped build and sustain the program for generations. The ceremony will take place between games of the Lennox Legion doubleheader, with the first game scheduled for 3 p.m. If inclement weather occurs, the induction will be moved to the Legion Hall. Legion members, families and the general public are

The Lennox School Board met June 8 and started the meeting with executive session to discuss the qualifications, competence, performance, character or fitness of any public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The board did not take any action after executive session. In the superintendent’s report, Adam Shaw thanked the community for the support on the opt-out. No one submitted a petition to refer the opt-out to a vote so the opt-out will go into ef

The Lennox City Council met Monday, June 8. Discussions continued on Ordinance 669 – Peddlers Permits in which the City of Lennox is considering an amendment to Chapter 4 of the Municipal Ordinances. “This is the second reading of this ordinance, the first reading was at the last meeting in May and no changes have been made since that time,” said City Administrator, Nate Vander Plaats. Motion was made to approve by Lauren VanDriel, seconded by Rob Peterson. Motion carried u

The Lennox Brethorst-Burma American Legion Post 174 will be celebrating the men who built and sustained the summer Legion Baseball program at a Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on June 27. These first time inductees will be celebrated for their decades of sacrifice and commitment to youth in the area. Mike Poppens, Earl Van Ningen, Larry Bendt, Arlin Rops, John Kirchner and the 1953 Team are all being inducted later this month. For one coach, supporter, and fan, now seems lik

LENNOX, S.D. – First- and second-graders in Lincoln County experienced the excitement of hatching chicks in their classroom this spring. Two hundred thirty-nine first grade students at Harrisburg Adventure Elementary and Tea Area Venture Elementary, along with second-graders from Harrisburg Endeavor Elementary, Lennox Elementary, Canton Lawrence Elementary and Beresford Elementary got to experience the process of embryology throughout March and April. Teachers across district

Following a successful kickoff event in May, Park Drive After 5 is set to return to Lennox Park on Friday, June 19, bringing an evening filled with live entertainment, local vendors, food and community activities. The family-friendly event will run from 5 to 8 p.m. A full lineup of entertainment is planned at the bandshell, beginning with Little Miss activities hosted by Allie McLouth from 5 to 6 p.m. Live music will follow as Allison Harmony takes the stage from 6 to 8 p.m.

Denning Companies is expanding its footprint with the purchase of Hostetler Repair, owner Ward Denning says it has been years in the making, and the business will be rebranded as 1776 Kustoms and Service. When Ward Denning was just a child, he was given a chance to work on his first vehicle, and a lifelong career was born the moment he turned his first wrench. “I grew up on a farm and my stepfather took a lot of time to teach me the mechanical side of things at a very young