Grant VanAartsen

Congratulations to Montrose All-State Choir Members

The Montrose Music Department had a successful weekend recently at the All-State Choir held in Sioux Falls. The quartet worked hard during rehearsals to put on a beautiful concert with 900 students from across the state. The Music Department also received an award for...

New signs put up to alert truck drivers to ordinance

ALEXANDRIA ORDINANCE PROHIBITS THE USE OF ‘JAKE BRAKES’ Alexandria has joined many cities across the state in enacting an ordinance that prohibits the use of “jake brakes,” a braking technique commonly used on large vehicles like semi-trucks. While effective, jake...

Laser up and running at Hanson School

HANSON SCHOOL RECEIVES NEW FIBER LASER The new fiber laser is up and running at Hanson School thanks to a grant received this spring from the South Dakota Department of Education. (Photo/Owen Reitzel) Owen Reitzel | Editor Earlier this year Hanson School received a...

Alexandria Legion to hold Bingo Nov. 15

The Alexandria American Legion will be hosting a Bingo night on Friday, November 15th, 2024 with food at 6:00 p.m. and Bingo at 7:00 p.m. Bingo will be at RJ’s Sports Bar and Grill with prizes of turkeys, hams and last game cash prize. We will have 15 games, one...

Get in the Holiday Spirit at the Montrose Holiday Craft Festival

Montrose is gearing up for its biggest holiday event yet—the Montrose Holiday Craft Festival!Join us on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Montrose School, where the festive spirit will be in full swing. With over 40 vendors showcasing an...

Blood Drive planned in Freeman November 20

LifeServe Blood Center is participating in the “We Give Blood” campaign, the first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first...