Crofton Journal

06/24/2026

The Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) of Yankton is offering free kayaking clinics this summer every Sunday and most Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through September 2nd.
Join park rangers near the "bubble" at Lake Yankton next to Chief White Crane Recreation Area for basic kayaking instruction and lots of fun on the water.
The minimum age requirement in a single kayak is 10 years old with an accompanying parent or guardian. Minimum age to attend is 5 years old; children between ages 5-9 must paddle in a tandem kayak with a parent or guardian.
Prior paddling experience is not required. Learn the about the components of a kayak, practice basic paddling skills, and learn critical safety information. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are provided. Enrollment for the clinic is limited and reservations are required.
To reserve your spot please call the MNRR office at (605) 665-0209 extension 21. The first 12 that sign up will be accepted for each clinic. The deadline for reservations is noon the day prior to the clinic date.

06/23/2026

The Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) near Yankton is offering free fishing clinics this summer in collaboration with the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks to learn the basics of recreational fishing, ethical angling practices, and how fishers can do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
The clinics began on June 20th, 2026 and will take place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. until the end of August.
However, there will be no NPS fishing clinics on July 4th or August 22nd.
Join MNRR park rangers at the fishing pier at Lake Yankton next to the Chief White Crane Recreation Area for the event. This event is free of charge and all fishing equipment and bait will be provided. This program is designed for all ages.

06/21/2026

The first “Yard of the Month” for this year’s nominations from the Crofton Community Club was awarded to Suzanne Wiebelhaus.
From her nomination:
“Suzanne’s property is a very simple, well kept, lush green yard. When she came to Crofton her thoughts were all about planting flowers in the yard. Husband Gordy was not much of a flower person even though he had Daylilies planted. A few years later Suzanne did some land scaping with flowering pots placed in front of her home. At this time she moved the Daylilies to the property line on the north side of her lot. One Daylily ball was so large they needed to use a pay loader to move it.”

06/18/2026

Bluejays looking start climb on year schedule at Lesterville

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06/17/2026

The first youth golf camp is being held Tuesdays through the month of June.
Twenty-five kids are signed up for the first session in grades second through fourth grade; 16 for the second session in grade fifth through eighth for a total of 41 kids.
Michael Jensen, Jenna Gobel, Addie Rossman, Grant Schieffer, Joe Janssen, Badger Bailey, and a few other area golfers all are helping with instructions and technique.
Golf enthusiast Michael Jensen stated “We have seen the need for this camp in the last couple years and were finally able to make it happen this year. I am really excited to be a part of this opportunity; golf is something these kids can continue to play well beyond high school or college. My hope is that they can take what they learn, continue to practice and that Crofton Youth Golf becomes even bigger than just a 4-day camp every summer! Excited for what opportunities are ahead for Crofton Youth Golf!”

06/16/2026

The Creighton Historical Society will be hosting its annual fundraiser on Friday, June 19 during the BerryPepper Days celebration in Creighton.
The event will be held at the Faith United Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a meal of taverns, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert and beverage for a free will donation.
All funds raised will go to support the Creighton Historical Society.
The Creighton Historical Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the historical center on Main street in Creighton, and all are invited to attend.

06/15/2026

Crofton Elementary renovation delayed due to asbestos, project cost to increase

Construction began on the Crofton Elementary School project at the conclusion of the school year in...

06/15/2026

Board of education discusses asbestos abatement, lunch price at meeting

The Crofton Board of Education met June 8 at Crofton High School at 6:30 p.m. Main topics of discu...

06/12/2026

4-H holds Favorite Food R***e

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06/11/2026

Bluejays clobber Irene 9-3; Wiebelhaus keeps streak

After hitting one out last Sunday, Seth Wiebelhaus kept his streak of home runs going Sunday night,...