Hanson teacher and coach inducted into high school Hall of Fame
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME RECIPIENT Hanson teacher and coach Jacob Giles shows off his plaque he received after being inducted into the Madison High School Athletic Hall of Fame. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor oreitzel@ncppub.com MADISON - For a Hanson teacher and coach, Jacob Giles, being inducted into the Madison High School Athletic Hall of Fame...
Understanding how property taxes are calculated in South Dakota
Property taxes due April 30 Troy Schwans | Editor tschwans@triotel.net April is widely known as tax season, and in South Dakota, that applies to more than just income taxes....
Spring brings renewed focus on severe weather preparedness
RESIDENTS NEED TO VERSE THEMSELVES ON SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS An outdoor warning siren stands ready to alert residents to severe weather and other emergencies. Sirens are...
Current News
Current News
Bingo for a cause: Unite Church hosts fundraiser to pay off school lunch bills
The community is coming together for a night of fun and philanthropy as Unite Church in Salem...
Start planning now for Salem city-wide rummage
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net If you are having a rummage sale in the city...
Spring Fling Sip, Shop & Style Show debuts as SCW reimage LNO
The Salem Community Women invite the community to join them for this year’s Spring Fling Sip, Shop...
Calmer Days, Stronger Families: ADHD and Positive Parenting
United Church of Canistota will host a free educational presentation focused on positive parenting...
Sunshine, Sips & Small Shops coming to Montrose
If you’re looking for something fun to do, Sunshine, Sips & Small Shops is coming to the...
McCook County Pro Pheasants banquet is Friday
The McCook County Pro Pheasants Club will host its annual banquet this Friday, April 10, 2026....
Bridal sprinkle open house
Please join us for a bridal sprinkle for Emily Bies, bride-to-be of Tisyn Spader, on Saturday,...
Hoffman bridal shower open house
Please join us for an open house bridal shower honoring Abbey Hoffman, bride-to-be of Michael...
Area blood drives scheduled
This April, nonprofit Vitalant urges all who are eligible to spring into action and give blood to...
Bridal shower open house
Please join us in honoring Juliana Wagner, bride-to-be of Mason Pulse, with a bridal shower. Come...
Card shower requested
A card shower is requested in honor of Merlin Ziegmann’s 90th birthday which is in early April. He...
Salem Economic Development Corp. to hold annual meeting
The annual meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation will be held on Thursday, April...
Obituaries
Marie Bossman
Age 78 Bridgewater, SD (formerly) April 4, 2026 Marie Bossman, 78, formerly of Bridgewater and Sioux Falls, died surrounded by family on April 4, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls. A visitation service will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 5:00 - 7:00...
Romanus Jean Donelan
Age 90 Sioux Falls, SD March 27, 2026 Romanus Jean Donelan, age 90, known as “Roni” in childhood and “Jean” in adulthood, died on March 27, 2026. She was born February 3, 1936, to parents Felix Joseph and Mary Elizabeth “Bess” (McCabe) Donelan. She grew up on a farm...
Cherron Allard-Hiatt
Age 94 Liberty, MO February 28, 2026 Cherron Allard-Hiatt passed away on her 94th birthday, February 28, 2026 in Liberty, Missouri. Cherron Honrath, the only child born to John and Ceal Honrath, grew up on a farm east of Salem, SD. She graduated from St. Mary’s...
Rebecca Hanisch
Age 67 Salem, SD March 23, 2026 Rebecca G. Hanisch, 67, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 23, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a 10:30 a.m. prayer service on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Kinzley Funeral Home in Salem. In following...
Sharon Budd
Age 79 Brandon, SD March 11, 2026 Sharon Sue Budd was born on October 1, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Robert and Helen (Mehlbrech) Budd. She grew up outside of Canistota, South Dakota, where she attended country school and later Canistota Public School. During her...
Robert Martin
Age 90 Salem, SD March 13, 2026 Robert Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Funeral service will be at St. Mary Catholic Church in Salem, on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A private burial...
LeAnn Finley
Age 71 Salem, SD March 10, 2026 The funeral service for LeAnn Marie Finley, 71, of Salem, South Dakota, was held Monday, March 16, 2026, at Spitzer-Miller Funeral Home, Aberdeen, SD, with Pastor Katie Pauly officiating. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens. LeAnn...
William Bennett
Age 78 Mitchell, SD March 5, 2026 William (Bill) Bennett, 78, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell, surrounded by family. Funeral Mass was Monday, March 9, at St. Mary of Mercy Catholic Church in...
Sports
MCM golf teams ready to tee off 2026 season
McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE GOLF TEAMS Members of the boys and girls golf teams for McCook Central/Montrose include: (back, l-r) William Smith, Nathan Styles, Caleb Styles, Liam Rayman, Hunter Thompson, Aaron Kinzley, Landon Rayman; (middle) Ben Bergeson, Levi Horstman,...
Boys, girls track ready to go for Hanson
HANSON BOYS TRACK TEAM Participating in Hanson boys track and field this season include: (back, l-r) Jason Porth, Jett Jager, Ryker Holm, Elliot Kayser, Radek Jarding, Carson Nicholson, Carson Kampshoff, Conner Endorf, Cole Dewald, Stetson Riggs, Carter Endorf;...
Hanson softball team will have a different look this year
HANSON SOFTBALL TEAM Members of this year’s Hanson softball team are: (back, l-r) Leighton Bumgardner, Neecee Suber, Marah Doyle, Rylee Furgeson, Kendra Endorf, Jacy Schoenrock, Delany Jarding, Myah Stueven, Braylee Tegethoff, Coach Robert Kampshoff; (middle) Coach...
Defending state golf champs have high expectations
HANSON GOLF TEAM MEMBERSThe 2026 boys and girls members of the Hanson golf team are: (back, l-r) Clare Bumgardner, Ledger Wingen, Noah Bullard, Kalen Cheeseman, Tate Schoenfelder, Layton Popp, Dawson Huber, Jace McManus, Tyson Wilber; (front) Tavaya Haag, Pierce...
Young talent leads MCM boys track into 2026 season
McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE BOYS TRACK TEAMMembers of the McCook Central/Montrose boys track team this season include: (back, l-r) Nolan Mutziger, Easton Meyer, Jason Reyes, Tanner Kerkhove, Owen Schmidt, Gavin Kipp, Jared Elcock, Connor Twedt, Xander Gordon; (front)...
Experienced Fighting Cougars ready to take next step
Troy Schwans | Managing Editor tschwans@triotel.net With experience, depth, and strong team chemistry, the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars softball team enters the 2026 spring season with high expectations. Head coach Nick Morrison returns for his third year...
Experienced core, rising talent set pace for MCM girls track
2026 McCOOK CENTRAL/MONTROSE GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD TEAMCompeting for the McCook Central/Montrose girls track and field team for 2026 are: (l-r) Ellie Stofferahn, Adeline Miles, Olivia Rowley, Kyla Skyberg, Mandi Schock, Lexi Pulse, Aubrynn Erickson, Zoey Johnston, and...
Hanson Beavers run past Bridgewater-Emery in opening softball game
HUSKIES ARE READY FOR FIRST-EVER HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL GAMEThe Bridgewater-Emery Huskies get ready for their first-ever high school softball game against rival Hanson. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) HANSON’S TEGETHOFF SLIDES SAFELY INTO SECONDHanson’s Jozlynn Tegethoff slides...