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1966: Adventures of a small-town boy from Carthage

Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship on July 9 at 8 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Good rains north of Carthage and filling Redstone Creek have caused Lake Carthage to rise; water is going … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 7/5/23

Closing of school 40 years ago

Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship on July 2, at 11 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. A meeting of the Campbell Straw Bale Museum will be held Thurs., July 6, at 2:30 p.m. at The Prairie Inn. … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 6/28/23

Chad Coppess, rear left, speaks with Carthage mayor David Hattervig and local historians Sally Madison and Lorelee Nelson. Coppess, a reporter for South Dakota Magazine, spent time last weekend in Carthage, visiting locals and gathering information about the town. Carthage is slated to be the featured "tiny town" in an upcoming issue of the magazine.

Carthage interests South Dakota magazine

6/21/23

Some of the activities last weekend during Cabaret Days in Carthage were face painting and a scavenger hunt. Children were given lists of things to find on Main Street, and when they had completed their mission, they received a free fruit smoothie.

Cabaret Days in and around Carthage

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship June 25 at 9:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Trinity Circle will meet on Thurs., June 29, at 2 p.m. at Lorelee Nelson’s. The Larson cousin reunion was … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 6/21/23

1910: Looking back at Old Settlers Day

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on June 18 at 8 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Bible School was held at Trinity Lutheran Church last Monday - Wednesday, studying “Moses and the Ten … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 6/14/23

Centennial fever is running high

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship Sunday, June 11 at 11 a.m. Trinity WELCA will meet Thurs., June 15 at 2 p.m. at Lorelee Nelson’s. Robin Hattervig visited his mother Harriet Hattervig on … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 6/7/23

1989: Centennial Park back in the day

Trinity Lutheran Church Bible School will be June 5 - 7, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. with the children bringing their noon lunch. The theme will be “Moses and the Ten Commandments.” There will be a … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/31/23

1982: Celebrating the purchase of Harmon’s Store

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship Sun., May 26 at 8 a.m. Trinity Women of the ELCS met Thurs., May 18, with Harriet Hattervig conducting the business meeting. Lorelee Nelson presented the … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/24/23

1983: Carthage slow-pitch begins

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship May 21 at 11 a.m. The Sunday School will lead the service with the theme “We’ve Got Good News.” Visitors are welcome. The Campbell Straw Bale Museum … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/17/23

The Cabaret, above, is currently owned by Becca and Travis Grace.

Cabaret, iconic bar and steakhouse, for sale

Becca and Travis Grace, owners of the Cabaret, a steakhouse and lounge in Carthage, S.D., have announced that they are putting the business on the market. Becca began working for the Cabaret as … more

By Donna Palmlund, Kingsbury Journal | 5/10/23

1953: Three young fellows to graduate this year

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on May 14 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School will be Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Lorelee Nelson’s. Trinity Women of the ELCA will meet Thurs., May 18 at 2 p.m. at … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/10/23

History of Dr. Avots

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship Sun., May 7 at 8 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Sunday School will be on Wednesday at 4:30 at Lorelee Nelson’s. Connie Hattervig recently helped host a … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 5/3/23

Purchase denied: Coke too strong for little girls

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on April 30 at 11 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. Sunday School will meet on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Lorelee Nelson’s. Trinity WELCA met Thurs., April … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 4/26/23

1983: Spring activities around Carthage

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship April 23 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School is on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Lorelee Nelson’s. The water went over the spillway at Lake Carthage on Mon., April 10. … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 4/19/23

1983: Spring activities around Carthage

The Prairie Lutheran Parish returns to the spring rotation April 15, with Trinity Lutheran at Carthage at 8 a.m., Immanuel Lutheran of rural Iroquois at 9:30 a.m., and First Lutheran at Artesian at … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 4/12/23

The history of the Campanile at SDSU

Trinity Lutheran Church will have worship Easter Sunday, April 9 at 9 a.m., with Holy Communion and the Sunday School singing. Maundy Thursday April 6 services will be at 8:30 a.m., and Good Friday … more

4/5/23

Do you know what the first unisex garment was?

Trinity Lutheran will have church on Palm Sunday, April 2, at 9:30 a.m. Services on Maundy Thursday will be at 8:30 p.m. Good Friday Service will be at 5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday Services will be at 9 … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 3/29/23

1883: Everyone listen to everyone or anyone ...

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on Saturday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. Lenten Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sunday School Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Services for Holy Week at Trinity … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 3/22/23

1982: Basketball players had successful season

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship Mar. 19, at 11 a.m. with the Sunday School singing. Lenten Services will be held Wed., Mar. 22, at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. Sunday School will … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 3/15/23

1982: Silly Talent night brings crowd

Trinity Lutheran Church will have Worship on March 12 at 9 a.m. Lenten Services on Wed., March 15 will be at 8:30 a.m. at Trinity, 5 p.m. at Immanuel and at 7 p.m. at First. Sunday School will be … more

By Lorelee Nelson | 3/8/23