Canistota band and choir perform prior to the legends show in Branson, MO
Over 40 students from Canistota High School, along with band/choir instructor Mrs. Perry, Principal Mr. Olson, and ten parent chaperones, traveled by bus to Branson, MO on Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6. The band and choir performed while also enjoying some site seeing and an amusement park. Be sure to check out next week’s issue of the CHS Press in...
Summer projects ahead for Alexandria and Emery
Owen Reitzel | Editor Summer is just around the corner, bringing a busy season for both Alexandria and Emery.Last year, the City of Alexandria was awarded a grant for a new...
Speich takes over reins at Hanson County Extension Office
Penny Speich Owen Reitzel | Editor In January a change took place at Hanson County’s Extension office as Penny Speich was promoted from Extension Office Manager/4-H Assistant to...
Current News
Current News
State FFA Convention results coming soon
The State FFA Convention was held recently, and this newspaper is in the process of collecting...
Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage
Troy Schwans | Editor If you are having a rummage sale in the city of Salem or near-by rural area...
Bridgewater Community Cantata to present “God So Loved”
The Bridgewater Community Cantata will be presenting “God So Loved” in Bridgewater and Emery...
Salem Area Foundation seeking grant applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 grant awards. The Foundation has $7500.00 to...
Spring Easter Fest promises fun for all ages at Salem Mennonite Brethren Church
You are invited to a Spring Easter Fest hosted by Salem Mennonite Brethren Church, 43173 272nd...
Bridgewater Easter Egg Hunt set for April 12
Get ready for some Easter fun in Bridgewater! The Diamond Care Center and the Bridgewater...
Open house bridal shower
Please join us for an open house community bridal shower for Morgan Erikson, bride-to-be of Gavin...
Koepsell open house bridal shower
Please join us for an open house Bridal Shower for Madisen Koepsell, bride-to-be of Peyton...
Open house bridal shower
Please join us for an open house bridal shower celebrating Kayle Lauck, bride-to-be of Isaac...
Johnston’s 50th Anniversary card shower request
Please join us in celebrating the Johnston’s 50th Anniversary!Help us make Barbara and Gene...
90th Birthday card shower
This beautiful young lady, Connie Zelmer, will be turning 90 on April 17th. We would love to see...
Happy 45th anniversary to the Spaans
Kevin and Kellie Spaans were married on April 12, 1980 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls....
Obituaries
Gerald Uecker
Age 76 Mitchell, SD March 30, 2025 Gerald “Jerry” Uecker, 76, of Mitchell, SD, formerly of Artesian, SD, died Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Prairie View Healthcare Center in Woonsocket, SD surrounded by his family. Funeral services were Saturday, April 5, at Assembly of...
Connie Lynde
Age 82 Mitchell, SD March 25, 2025 Connie Lynde, 82, of Mitchell, SD, died March 25, 2025, at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls surrounded by family. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell with visitation one hour...
Eugene Taylor
Age 82 Salem, SD March 19, 2025 Eugene Taylor, 82, of Salem, passed away at Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 24, at Zion Lutheran Church in Canistota. Burial followed in the Canistota...
Janice Gordon
Age 82 Sioux Falls, SD March 22, 2025 Janice Gordon, 82, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Salem, passed away at Touchmark at All Saints in Sioux Falls on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Visitation with family present will be held on Sunday, March 30, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at...
Elaine Bentien
Age 89 Brighton, CO February 23, 2025 Elaine Bentien, born on January 3, 1936, in South Dakota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Elaine grew up in South Dakota, where she met and married the love of her life, Don Bentien, in Spencer, South...
Kathryn Wagner
Age 89 Alexandria, SD March 11, 2025 Kathryn Wagner, 89, of Alexandria, SD, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Diamond Care Center in Bridgewater, SD. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 17, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in Alexandria....
Elijah B. Wipf
Age 32 Sioux Falls, SD March 12, 2025 Elijah B. Wipf, 32, of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, at the Fulton Christian Fellowship in Fulton, SD. Burial was at Rockport...
Phyllis Gossel
Age 96 Mitchell, SD March 5, 2025 Phyllis Gossel, 96, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, SD. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, at Bittner Funeral Chapel. Burial was at St. Martin’s Catholic...
Sports
Canistota track and field athletes off to strong start
CANISTOTA BOYS AND GIRLS 2025 TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS Members of the Canistota boys and girls 2025 track and field teams include: (back, l-r) Ellie Becker, Adrian DeHaan, Michelle Seitz, Sophie Kostboth, Lily Montgomery, Allison Leber; (fourth row) Caleb Schroeder,...
Canistota golfers aim high despite weather battles
CANISTOTA 2025 BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF TEAMS Members of the Canistota boys and girls 2025 golf teams include: (standing, l-r) Miles Heinzmann, Emma Carter, Austin Weber, Malachi Church, Levi Lynde, Joseph Haag, Nate Merrill, Zia Pierson; (kneeling) Brody Roshone and Wyatt...
Hanson softball enters third season with high expectations
HANSON 2025 SOFTBALL LETTERWINNERS Letterwinners returning to this year’s Hanson softball squad at (l-r) Hannah Kampshoff, Jersey Kampshoff, Jozlynn Tegethoff, Olivia Kayser, Dakota Jarding, Jaycee Schoenrock, and Marah Doyle. Owen Reitzel | Editor The Hanson softball...
Hanson boys golf has high expectations for 2025
HANSON BOYS AND GIRLS GOLF TEAMS Members of the 2025 Hanson boys and girls golf teams include: (back, l-r) Kalen Cheeseman, Layton Popp, Alex Tuschen, Pierce Kayser, Sutton Squires, Coach Nate Schoenfelder; (front) Kendra Endorf, AJ Wilber, Will Jarding, Ben Wilber,...
Dawgs looking for a good year with 12 returning players
HANSON BASEBALL MEMBERS Members of this year’s Hanson baseball are: (back, l-r) Coach Wyatt Kayser, Tye Hernandez, Austin Kafer, Nate Wilber, Carter Popp, Brayden Bahmuller, AJ Wilber, Esten Schlimgen, Jett Jager, Carter Endorf, Ben Wilber, Connor Endorf, Coach Chris...
Hanson Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Field
2025 HANSON BOYS TRACK AND FIELD TEAM Members of this season’s boy track and field team include: (back, l-r) Anthony Geist, Carson Ferry, Sutton Dewald, Stetson Riggs, Weston Kayser, Keaton Weber, Cole Dewald, Conner Endorf, Jett Jager, Radek Jarding; (front) Carter...
MCM boys track and field team ready for new season
McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS Competing for the McCook Central/Montrose boys and girls track teams this season are: (back row, l-r) Jackson Doblar, Jason Wimmer, Noah Durfee, Donald Lias; (third row) Ben Wiebersick, Nolan Mutziger, Jared Elcock, Gavin...
Experienced MCM girls track team aiming high in 2025 season
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor With a strong core of returning athletes and veteran leadership at the helm, the McCook Central/Montrose girls track and field team is gearing up for a competitive 2025 season.Head coach Doug Durfee enters his 21st year leading the...