Parker News

In the seasons of planting and harvest, Vern Heber isn't able to simply walk out his door and climb onto his tractor.

A third person has died as a result of a crash near Parker last month. 63-year-old Charles Sorenson of Viborg has died as a result of his injuries.

When S.L. Martin visited Dell Rapids recently to pitch his candidacy for the city administrator opening, he said that he was surprised with how comfortable he felt in the city.

A dissolved business partnership created by U.S. Senate candidate Joel Dykstra faces a $38,200 federal tax lien, but company leaders are calling it an IRS mistake.

The names of two people who died in a two-vehicle crash about 8:40 p.m. Saturday south of Parker have been released.

Brittany Westerberg * bwesterberg@argusleader.com * June 4, 2008 Parts of the Vermillion River near Parker are flooding their banks.

Tea Area first grade teacher Twyla Sine always wanted to teach. "I knew right away," Sine said.

Melanie Brandert * Argus Leader * May 22, 2008 The suspicious deaths of two people, found dead in their home this evening, is under investigation by the Turner County Sheriff's Department.

Melanie Brandert * Argus Leader * May 23, 2008 A former state Highway Patrol officer and his wife were identified Friday as the couple involved in a murder-suicide in Parker.

The Turner County Sheriff's Department is investigating a murder-suicide in Parker.

“They want a tagline so someone will know what the city's about”

Towns brag, advertise, direct - but amuse less often Jill Callison * jcalliso@argusleader.com * May 9, 2008 Where have all the funny signs gone? Drive into some of South Dakota's smaller communities, and you'll ... via Argus Leader

Posted by: Cory Heidelberger - 05/06/2008 9:54 AM Sorry to hog blog feed space, but this story's too good not to share: So the following somewhat snarky comment appears right away on this morning's TransCanada ... via KELO-TV Sioux Falls

“We specialize in annuals and perennials. We're known for our patio tomatoes”

Check them out on spring drive Shopping for spring produce, picking out bedding plants and seeing fresh flowers may be the ultimate in spring erotica after a winter like we've had. via Argus Leader

“Preserve wildlife habitat so everyone can enjoy nature”

CONTRIBUTED Benjamin Brown, left, and his brother, Micah, placed second and first respectively in the Junior Duck Stamp Art Competition contest. via The Plainsman

“A lot of times, you don't have people who apply for the job who have the education”

Neighboring districts hope to take advantage of Sioux Falls' plans to open a technical high school in 2010. via ArgusLeader.com

The South Dakota Department of Social Services will hold sessions across the state this month to inform people about the importance of planning for long-term care and the availability of state-subsidized ... via ArgusLeader.com

“It sounds like a great deal. You get money for taking a test. Why not?”

PARKER - A new program will pay South Dakota high school students $100 cash to pass a test. via ArgusLeader.com

Flags will fly at half-staff today in honor of a former state lawmaker who died Thursday. via Argus Leader

A former state lawmaker who represented part of the Sioux Falls metropolitan area died Thursday. via Argus Leader

Firefighters from seven departments in southeast South Dakota responded to a blaze that destroyed a grain elevator at a cattle feedlot. via Rapid City Journal