What started with a gifted loaf of sourdough bread has grown into one of Lennox’s newest small businesses, bringing fresh homemade breads and baked goods to the community one Sunday at a time. Brianna Peterson, owner of Ope I Baked Again, opened her self-serve bread stand on May 30 at 609 N. Main Street in Lennox. Although the stand has only been open for a short time, it has already developed a loyal following thanks to Peterson’s creative baking and the enthusiastic support

Seventeen Turner County 4-H members participated in the 2026 Tuner County 4-H Horse Show on Friday, June 26th in Parker. BJ Peterson was the judge for the event, Paxton Dubbelde was the ring steward, and MC Chris Richards entertained the crowd. Showmanship, equation, performance, and speed events were held throughout the day. Colston Dubbelde received first place in Senior Western Showmanship, and Junior Western Showmanship brought Hannah Rigo to the top of the class. Lis

The Lennox School District is preparing to welcome students back for the 2026-27 school year with district-wide picture day, registration reminders, parent-teacher conferences and open house events throughout August. District officials are encouraging families to carefully review the district’s online registration information before school begins. Registration can be done by logging into the Parent Portal. If you experience any log in issues email angela.smit@k12.sd.us. Distr

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Lincoln County 4-H Achievement Days, which will be held July 26-30 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 27711 Highway 17, Lennox. 4-H members will bring their static exhibits to the 4-H Building for judging on July 26 and 27. Judging will take place July 27, and these events are closed to the public. The public is invited to attend the remaining events throughout the week. “We invite the public to come see what our 4-H’ers have been workin

With all members present, the Lennox City Council approved several measures during its July 13 meeting, including applying for a federal grant to help fund a School Resource Officer, approving a partnership agreement with the Lennox School District, adopting a transportation safety plan and settling a wastewater dispute with Albers Painting. City Administrator, Nate Vander Plaats requested the council consider the 2026 Department of Justice COPS hiring grant application. “We

For the first time in the state’s history, South Dakotans will vote in a runoff election July 28 to choose a candidate for governor. Republicans Toby Doeden and Gov. Larry Rhoden were the top two candidates in the June 2 primary election, but neither received 35% of the vote, which triggered the runoff. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the runoff election: If I didn’t vote in the June 2 Republican primary, may I still vote in the runoff? Yes. Registered

Georgina Cavin, Miriah Atkins, and Whitney Bass are a mother-daughter team running Kind Kitchens, a nonprofit with a mission of helping their neighbors find food security. Kind Kitchens is led by Georgina who lives in Viborg; her daughter Miriah of Worthing; and Whitney who resides in Minnesota. As a family, they share a love of spending time together and serving others, values that have become the foundation of their nonprofit work. “Serving others has always been a priorit

Families are invited to Lennox Park on Friday, July 17, as Park Drive After 5 returns with a special Kids Night packed with activities, entertainment and community fun. The free community event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m., with something for all ages to enjoy throughout the evening. One of the featured attractions will be a Touch-a-Truck experience, giving children the opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and equipment up close. A dunk tank fundraiser will also b

The annual Firecracker Fun Run brought runners together on the morning of July 4 to support the Lennox Lions Club and the Lennox Area Community Fund. The Lennox Lions Club thanked everyone who participated in this year’s event, as well as the many sponsors and volunteers who helped make the race a success. Top finishers in the event included: 5K—Top Male: Tiegan Lindner of Sioux Falls; Top Female: Debra Yackley of Sioux Falls 10K—Top Male: Tyler Boltjes of Beresford; Top Fema

Residents interested in running for Mayor or Alderman in the City of Lennox must follow a specific process to complete and submit nominating petitions. Careful attention to the requirements is essential, as errors can invalidate petition forms. Important Notice All nominating petitions must be printed front and back. Petitions that are not printed on both sides will be invalidated. Step 1: Complete the Declaration of Candidacy The Declaration of Candidacy is located at the to