On Friday, Jan. 30 the Tea Area High School wrestling team hosted Beresford/Alcester-Hudson and Rapid City Central. Seniors were recognized with Tyler Woodring, Jaeden Waltner, Ashton Smit, and Chase DeBoer all being honored. The Titan boys defeated Beresford/Alcester-Hudson, 53-25 but fell to Rapid City Central, 42-26.  Complete results are as follows: Tea Area vs. Beresford/ Alcester-Hudson 106: Liam Moumy (BAH) over Braylon Hoyer (TEAR) (Inj. [time]); 113: Kade Eimers (TEA

Tea graduate, Coleman Peterson is bringing his talents to the Washington Pavillion stage with a performance of his newest play, Parents’ Weekend . A 2016 graduate of Tea High School, Coleman Peterson got his start in playwriting at a young age.  “I started creating theatre with my mom and some local volunteers in the summers at the old Tea Intermediate/DEC building. From the 8th grade through my college career, I was adapting scripts for local elementary kids, and putting on

The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, January 27 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. With all members present, the commission heard agenda items. A public hearing was held to consider an application for a temporary on-sale Wine and Off-Sale Wine and Malt Beverage license to operate outside the municipality for Gist Wine Shop for events to occur on February 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2026.  Located at the Landscape Garden Center, 47238 271st, Sioux Falls, SD 57108, TR

The City of Tea received a $2.6 million federal highway grant for pedestrian safety. The Safe Streets for All grant aims to improve pedestrian safety along Brian Street, Main Street and Heritage Parkway. The total project is estimated at $3.2 million. The grant is an 80-20 match grant where the city will be responsible for $600,000. City administrator Justin Weiland noted they completed a safety action plan when they did their comprehensive plan and master transportation plan

The Tea Area High School boys wrestling team faced stiff competition during a busy stretch of action, competing in a triangular on Thursday, Jan. 22, before traveling to Sioux City for the Bishop Heelan Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 24. On Thursday, the Titans competed against Harrisburg, Sioux Falls Lincoln and Sioux Falls Jefferson. Tea Area earned a decisive 66-17 victory over Sioux Falls Jefferson but came up short in narrow losses to Sioux Falls Lincoln, 41-39, and Harr

On Thursday, Jan. 22 the Tea Area High School girls’ basketball team took on Mitchell in an Eastern South Dakota Conference match-up.  After three quarters of play, Tea Area led 34-32 and with just seven minutes left in the game, the Titans built up a 40-32 lead. However, Mitchell started getting hot from three point land and soon they took the 49-43 lead, and eventually the 59-50 win.  The Titans had their fair share of three pointers in the game, hitting 11. Anna Binde had

On Thursday, Jan. 22 the Tea Area High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Mitchell and used an 11-2 overtime advantage to get the 57-48 victory.  “Back in the day, the ESD Conference was known for its physicality and low-scoring slugfests. That style of play existed in the conference for decades. Our game against Mitchell was a throwback to that era. Scoring was difficult to come by and every possession was a war,” said Titan head coach Drew Weber. “To be able to respon

LINCOLN COUNTY–Republican Jerry Jongeling announced his bid to represent Tea, Harrisburg and southwest Sioux Falls in the State House of Representatives for District 6. The open seat is being vacated by Rep. Aaron Aylward. “Thanks to the encouragement of friends and family, I’m excited to throw my hat in the ring to fight for Lincoln County in the State House,” said Jongeling. “It’s an important time to get involved to make sure the decisions in Pierre reflect our county and

Residents of District 6 are invited to attend a legislative coffee with local lawmakers on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Tea City Hall.  State Sen. Ernie Otten and Reps. Aaron Aylward and Tim Czmowski will host the informal event beginning at 1 p.m. at Tea City Hall, located at 600 E. 1st St. The event is open to the public.  During the event, attendees will be able to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss current legislation being considered during the 2026 South Dakota Legislat

From childhood auctions to antique expert, Duane Myrmoe has made a living off his childhood passion. Duane Myrmoe’s fascination with antiques began back in 1961 when he was just seven years old.  “My dad decided to get himself a hobby, which included me getting a hobby,” Myrmoe joked, recalling his first auction with his father.  “My dad worked for John Morrell’s. Money was tight, but every auction we went to I was given 50 cents and told to go buy something,” he recalled.  M