Tea Area High School wrestling got underway on Friday, Dec. 5 when the Titans played host to Chamberlain and Mitchell. The Titan boys defeated Chamberlain 55-18 and Mitchell 54-29. Complete results are as follows:  Tea Area vs. Chamberlain 106: Braylon Hoyer (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 113: Brady Voelker (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 120: Kade Eimers (TEAR) over (CHAM) (For.) 126: Aaron Halbur (TEAR) over Colton Bairey (CHAM) (Fall 1:36) 132: Slater Wilson (TEAR) over Brody Neilan

The Tea Area School Board met Dec. 8 and reviewed the five-year plan. Business manager Chris Esping updated the board on the five-year general fund plan. She noted this is just a plan that includes projections for revenue and expenses for the next five years. The projected enrollments are conservative with 25 additional students next year and 10 additional students per year for the next four years. Superintendent Tonia Warzecha said in the Tea Area district, 25 percent of fun

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 2 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including digitizing files, pay raises, and airport conversations.  Commission Assistant, Paul Anderson stood in for 4-H Advisor, Wendy Sweeter to give notice of intent to hold a raffle per SDCL 22-25-25 - Lincoln County 4-H Shooting Sports. No action is needed for the raffle unless the board objects. No action was taken. Au

The Tea Santa Claus is spreading holiday joy and will be present this Saturday at the American Legion for Breakfast with Santa. Back in 2019, a simple request to fill in for a friend resulted in a passion for portraying the Tea Santa Claus. “I had such a good time filling in for my friend that year, I immediately asked if I could play the part again the next year. I had such a good time that I bought my own suit and became the Tea Santa Claus,” Tea Santa Claus said. Visiting

The Tea Area High School girls’ basketball program enters the 2025 season with renewed confidence and a roster full of eager competitors ready to take the next step. Under the direction of Head Coach Taylor Fechner who is now in his seventh season as a head coach, serving five in Canton and this marking his second year in Tea. Fechner is looking for the Titans to build on last year’s defensive identity while also using their fast, physical style of play. Fechner is joined by

The Tea Area High School wrestling program enters the 2025 season with a mix of youthful energy and proven talent. Under the leadership of Head Coach John Niesen, now in his 10th year guiding the Titans, the team looks to build on last year’s strong showing that culminated in a 6th-place finish at the State Tournament. Niesen holds an overall record of 100–75 at Tea Area. Niesen brings a deep coaching background to the program. He began his coaching career as a volunteer assi

With all members present, the Lincoln County Board of Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 25 in the Lincoln County Boardroom. Commissioners heard agenda items including public hearings and prisoner costs.  Chairwoman Tiffani Landeen opened the meeting with a public hearing to consider an application for a Retail On-Sale Liquor License on the following described premises to wit: The Good Earth Farm LLC, Plat of: Tract 2C of Kroger’s Addition NW 1/4-28-98-51 Lincoln County SD. Parcel

By Jodi Schwan A new interstate interchange so long in the making that even those most intricately involved can’t remember exactly when the concept began officially broke ground last week. The interchange at 85th Street and Interstate 29 will be the first new interchange in Sioux Falls since the one at Marion Road and Interstate 90 opened in 2010 — and the vision for it began even before that. The official kickoff for the new diverging diamond-style interchange was last Tuesd

The Tea City Council met Dec. 1 and scheduled second readings for two ordinances. Community development director Albert Schmidt presented the first reading of ordinance 330, a car wash ordinance, which would be the city’s first permitted special use. The planning commission recommended approval. The council will hold a second reading at the Dec. 15 council meeting. City administrator Justin Weiland presented the first reading on ordinance 332, 2025 supplemental budget. Financ

Samantha and Joshua Berg are pictured above. Samantha and Joshua Berg have taken an old family recipe and are sharing it with the world in hopes to provide a better life for their own family. The Berg family has created Cosmic Creations as a way to share their all natural, low ingredient products. Samantha and Joshua Berg met as freshman in high school and have been building a life together since. After graduation in 2011, the couple got married and are raising three children