With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Nov. 4 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a presentation from South Lincoln Rural Water on Regional Wastewater efforts with possible board support. Managing partner of Teton Ridge Consulting, Steve Watson and General Manager of South Lincoln Rural Water, John Sterns, were present to give information on the project.  “As county commissioners, you un

Aiden Hanssen and David Bartscher celebrate the semi-final win.  For the second straight season, the Lennox High School football team is heading to the State Championship. The Orioles edged Dell Rapids, 15–14, in a nail-biting semifinal match-up on Friday, Nov. 7, securing their chance to defend their 2024 title. Last season, Lennox broke a long championship drought—claiming the 2024 State Championship after defeating Sioux Falls Christian, their first title since 1982. In a

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

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

The Lennox High School volleyball team wrapped up their regular season on Monday, Oct. 27, with a tough match-up against powerhouse Sioux Falls Christian. The Orioles fell in straight sets, 0-3, but will now turn their focus to Region play, which begins Tuesday, Nov. 4. Lennox is scheduled to host Beresford.  Leading up to their season finale, Lennox had a busy week on the court, taking on Sioux Falls Lutheran, McCook Central/Montrose, and Baltic. On Monday, Oct. 20, the Orio

The Lennox High School Orioles closed out their regular season on a high note, defeating Dell Rapids 34–14 on Thursday, Oct. 23 on the road. With the victory, Lennox secured momentum heading into the postseason and will now host Tri-Valley in the opening round of the Class 11A playoffs on Thursday, Oct. 30, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. The winner will advance to the semifinals, set for Nov. 7.  Against Dell Rapids, Lennox’s offense came out firing early, as Ramsey Williams pun

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

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

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

At left (top): Adie McVey; (above): Isaak Booker led the Orioles at the 2025 State A Meet, both finishing in 15th place.  The Lennox High School cross country teams capped off a strong season with impressive performances at the 2025 SDHSAA Class A State Cross Country Meet, held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Broadland Creek Golf Course in Huron. The Oriole girls’ team earned a fifth-place finish, while the boys’ team placed sixth overall against a competitive statewide field. Both the