The Tea City Council met July 20 and heard more about the proposed Hammerhead Development. Steve Van Buskirk and Mike Poppens updated the council on the proposed Hammerhead Development that would include a golf course, homes and commercial property. Van Buskirk said the biggest thing they are working on right now is the financial plan. They have an analyst working on that project. The financial plan will be determined by how many houses can be built and how fast it can move a

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

Owner and founder of Skin Sanctuary, Kristi Adams, brings her care-first philosophy to her growing business focused on education and long-term skincare. When Kristi Adams opened the doors to Skin Sanctuary in 2024 next to Fareway Foods, she started with one treatment room, one provider, and a dream of creating something different from a traditional spa or medical clinic. “I am a registered Nurse and licensed esthetician. Working in labor and delivery gave me the privilege o

The Tea Area School Board met July 13 and recognized Kristen Daggett for her 12 years of service to the board. Superintendent Tonia Warzecka noted that serving on a school board is an act of love and service. She thanked Daggett for her service to the district. Daggett reflected on her time on the board and thanked the community for helping be the village to help her raise her children. She thinks about how the district has expanded and built new buildings and put on addition

The Tea Chamber for Development will kick off the third season of its popular Saturday in the Park community market this Saturday, July 18, at Tea City Park. The free event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature local vendors, food trucks, live music and family-friendly activities designed to bring the community together while supporting local businesses. Visitors can browse a variety of vendors offering handmade goods, boutique items, fresh produce, baked goods,

Customers take a look at their plans at 2320 Enterprise Ave #2 in Tea. Alex J. Drey, owner of Walk Your Plans Sioux Falls, is setting out to fill the gap between design and development by opening an immersive, full-scale visualization studio at the end of February. Drey’s journey to bringing his business to the area is unique, with nearly 15 years at Sanford Health with roles ranging from marketing consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and product development. “My ca

The Tea City Council met July 6 and held a public hearing on a variance. Community development director Albert Schmidt presented information for a variance at 1601 E. 1st Street for temporary approval for a non-hard surface for the parking area along East 1st Street. He said the area would help them move product across their property without going on 1st Street. The council approved the variance. Vicki Pick spoke to the council during public comment about the Tea Community Ha

Three members of Tea’s Scout Troop 99 were recently recognized for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions after coming to the aid of an injured man during the troop’s return trip from summer camp last year. The Scouts were honored during the troop’s Court of Honor in May of this year for their actions on June 28, 2025, at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. According to troop leaders, the awards are among Scouting’s highest recognitions

Tea Area High School student Jaxon Johanneson (pictured at right) was among 130 young men selected from across South Dakota to participate in the 83rd Annual South Dakota Boys State, held May 25-29 on the campus of Northern State University in Aberdeen. Sponsored by the South Dakota American Legion, Boys State is a premier leadership and citizenship program designed to give high school students firsthand experience in the workings of local and state government. This year’s pr

Longtime Tea resident Larry Bendt was honored Saturday, June 27, as a member of the inaugural Lennox American Legion Brethost Burma Post 174 Baseball Hall of Fame class, recognizing his decades of dedication to American Legion Baseball. Bendt, who now resides in Sioux Falls, was among six honorees recognized during a ceremony held between games of a Legion Baseball doubleheader. The Hall of Fame was established to recognize the individuals and teams whose dedication, leadersh