Celebrates 75th anniversary
McCORMICK MOTORS CELEBRATES 75TH ANNIVERSARY AS A FORD DEALER McCormick Motors in Salem marked a major milestone on July 1, celebrating 75 years as a Ford dealership. Founded in 1950 by Phil and Leona McCormick along with Vince and Bernice McCormick, the business has remained a proud family operation. Over the years, Mike and Kay McCormick carried on the...
Montrose gears up for “Summer’s Last Bash” on August 9
Fundraiser supports East Coast trip for local students Montrose is sending off summer in style with a full day of fun and fundraising at the Summer’s Last Bash, set for Saturday,...
Teen’s passion for livestock sparks learning across counties
Landon Berg Leads Youth in Livestock Judging Clinic Emery teen Landon Berg welcomes participants to his Livestock Judging Acceleration Clinic held July 29 at the Hanson County...
Current News
Current News
August marks critical month for corn development in southeast South Dakota
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As summer reaches its peak, August stands out as one of the most...
Jacob and Rachel Sitting in a Tree
You, Me & Jesus Sue Schmidt | Correspondent Leah knew she wasn’t as attractive as her younger...
60th Anniversary Card Shower
Ed and Sheri Kranz are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on August 7. Their family is...
SHS Class of 1968 – Let’s get together!
The GREAT Salem High School Class of ‘68 is having a get-together on Saturday, August 23rd from...
McCook Central Music Boosters to meet
The McCook Central Music Boosters will meet Monday, August 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the choir...
What’s your top priority?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Our cat Marble has deservedly earned a...
Quiet Strength: Winning battles in silence!
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us,...
Tips for getting your elementary child ready for school year
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor As summer winds down, families across the area are preparing for...
Tips to help kids stay on top of their homework
Kids and Homework When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin...
Trend Report: Back to school!
Sharpen those pencils and pack those book bags, back-to-school season is upon us. Before the first...
7 things doctors wish families knew this back-to-school season
As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association...
Kranz re-elected to SDN Board of Managers
Heather Kranz The SDN Communications Board of Managers re-elected TrioTel Communications General...
Obituaries
Monica Lea Westhoff
Monica Lea Westhoff Age 80 Hartford, SD July 31, 2025 Monica Lea Westhoff, 80, of Hartford, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Sanford Medical Center. A Memorial Mass was held on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at St George Catholic Church, Hartford, SD....
Bonnie White
Bonnie White Age 91 Sioux Falls, SD July 29, 2024 Bonnie Jean White, 91, formerly of Canistota, died July 29, 2025 at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls surrounded by her family. Funeral services were on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota....
Betty Weld
Betty Weld Age 89 Springville, IA July 29, 2025 Betty Rose (Matthaei) Weld, 89, of Springville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Linn Manor Care Center in Marion, Iowa. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be...
Stephen Huls
Stephen Huls Age 73 Humboldt, SD July 29, 2025 Stephen (Steve) Anthony Huls, 73, passed away July 29, 2025 at his home in rural Humboldt, SD, of natural causes. A memorial service was held on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem. Steve was born...
Marvin Zimmerman
Marvin Zimmerman Age 82 Alexandria, SD July 28, 2025 Marvin Zimmerman, 82, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Private burial will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell.
Clair Thompson
Clair Thompson Age 88 Mitchell, SD July 31, 2025 Clair L. Thompson, 88, of Mitchell, South Dakota, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Firesteel Healthcare Center in Mitchell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Will Funeral Chapel in...
Carol McManus
Carol McManus Age 90 Fulton, SD July 19, 2025 Carol McManus, 90, of Fulton, SD, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her home under hospice care with family by her side. Funeral services were held Friday, July 25, at First United Methodist Church in Mitchell....
Mae Golden
Mae Golden Age 100 Salem, SD July 26, 2025 Mae R. Golden, 100, of Salem, SD, passed away July 26, 2025 at Good Samaritan, Howard. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Unite Church in Salem. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00...
Sports
Alexandria advances to championship game of District 5B with big win
SANDERSON STARTS IN BIG GAME Alexandria Legion pitcher Tyler Sanderson gets ready to throw a pitch against Winner/Colome during the amateur baseball championship game of District 5B in Mt. Vernon. (Photo/Malia Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor MT. VERNON – The Alexandria...
Bridgewater native Mehlbrech earns national title, world ranking at Masters track meets
NATIONAL TITLE IN DISCUS FOR MEHLBRECH Bridgewater native Dan Mehlbrech claimed his first-ever national title in the discus with a throw of 126’11” in the Men’s 70-74 age group at the National Senior Games in Ames, Iowa, on July 30, 2025. (Photo by Katie Ward) In late...
McGregor Siblings Headed to State 4-H Rodeo
Tayton, Brinlee, and Haley McGregor of Canistota have all qualified for the State 4-H Rodeo in Fort Pierre, set for August 15-17. Tayton will compete in breakaway roping; Brinlee qualified in breakaway roping, flag race, and barrels; and Haley earned spots in barrels,...
Angels claim District 5B crown with win over top-seeded Pheasants
HOMERUN CONGRATULATIONS! Alexandria batter Jarrod Zens receives high-fives after hitting a homerun during the championship game of District 5B. (Photo/Malia Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor MT. VERNON – Alexandria was short two players and they pitched a Legion player,...
Raptors season ends with loss to Mudcats
Owen Reitzel | Editor MT. VERNON – It was a classic pitcher’s duel between Dimock-Emery’s Jason Schmidt and Parkston’s Jake Weber as the Mudcats got a lone run and Weber made it stand up as Parkston won, 1-0, and advanced at the District 5B amateur baseball...
SMFC Legion Post 152 qualifies for Class B State Tournament
SMFC Post 152 Legion Baseball Team Headed to State Tournament The Scotland/Menno/Freeman/Canistota (SMFC) Legion Post 152 baseball team captured the Region 4B championship in Platte on July 22–24, punching their ticket to the Class B State Legion Tournament August 1–5...
Cubs end season in District 4B action
by GameChanger Media The amateur baseball season came to an end for the Salem Cubs on Sunday as they were eliminated from competition in the District 4B tournament after losing to the Humboldt Gamecocks, 9-3. The Cubs had previously lost 7-4 in opening round action of...
Post 41 American Legion Region 5B tournament results
RUNNER OUT AT THIRD BASE Alexandria third baseman Jim Choc tags the bag to put out a Salem base runner in the Angels’ win in Region 5B. (Photo/Tim Reitzel) Alexandria Post 41 4Colton Post 206 0SALEM – Tyler Sanderson threw a no-hitter to lead Alexandria to a 4-0 win...