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Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

Jay Phelps speaks in 2019 at ReactiveConf in Prague. Phelps has help found two businesses still in operation, and worked throughout the tech world without a college degree.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Following a different tune: A career from music to technology Jay (Justin) Phelps attended Aurora High School until his last semester and has since gone on his own learning journey outside of college, working his way through the technology world from Silicon Valley and beyond.
Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

Judy Sullivan poses near her piano, one that was broken in a tornado in 1980, prompting the purchase of another piano until it was fixed. Sullivan has taught hundreds of students music from elementary to private lessons.

This week's top stories

News Staff
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Musical life: Judy Sullivan looks back on over nine decades Life can be like music, a sudden start building into a crescendo towards the final, perfect note. Former music teacher and piano instructor Judy Sullivan knows this more than most.
Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

Austin Allen began training camp last week with the New York Giants, working toward a possible opportunity on the 53-man gameday roster.

Austin Allen beginning NFL career in New York

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
It was a phone call Austin Allen will never forget, one he waited several days for which left him with a chip on the shoulder.  Seven rounds had come and gone over a three-day period in the 2022 NFL draft and the former Aurora Husky’s name was never called as one of the 262 selections.
Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Tate Nachtigal found an opportunity and slammed one home last week during Aurora’s win over Hastings.

Husky offense shines in pair of road wins

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Aurora began the week with a renewed sense of urgency and determination. It showed on the floor.  The Huskies extended its win streak to five with a dominant 57-21 victory over Hastings Jan. 11 as well as a come-from-behind 57-50 win at Elkhorn North Saturday.
Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

Aurora’s Wade Ohlson nearly gets his big mitt on a Trey Bird pass in the second half of the Huskies’ 55-44 loss to Bennington Friday night.

A fingertip away

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Aurora christened its new field turf in traditional Husky aggressiveness -- a game-opening onside kick.  From there, the fight only continued to intensify with explosive plays and mountainous momentum swings.
Paraeducator Roxie Obermier (left) helps motivate student Tanner Davison to punch AHS business teacher Dana Thompson’s Husky Grind punch card.

Paraeducator Roxie Obermier (left) helps motivate student Tanner Davison to punch AHS business teacher Dana Thompson’s Husky Grind punch card.

Aurora students learn business, life lessons with The Husky Grind

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Found within the walls of Aurora High School is a sight some might not expect to see, but others have grown rather fond of in the morning -- The Husky Grind “Coffee Shop.
Photo courtesy of USD athletics // Jonna Bart and the rest of college track and field athletes are back to competition after a 2020 cancelled season. Bart is set to finish out her senior season with several top times in South Dakota history.

Photo courtesy of USD athletics // Jonna Bart and the rest of college track and field athletes are back to competition after a 2020 cancelled season. Bart is set to finish out her senior season with several top times in South Dakota history.

Bart relishing senior year with Yotes

Richard Rhoden
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Every once in awhile during those off weekends of the college calendar or during the summer, those around Aurora may have seen an athletic young woman jogging quickly around town wearing a South Dakota University sweatshirt or t-shirt.