KYLE BEACH South Dakota State University Extension’s 4-H program is adding a regional system to support county operations and organizations.On December 16, 2024, SDSU Extension reorganized operations support into four regions: North, South, Central and West. Each...
Grant VanAartsen
Alexandria Winterfest Parade of Lights
Pictured here is one of the floats that was in the Parade of Lights as part of the Alexandria Winterfest on December 14 and 15. (Photo/Owen Reitzel)
Montrose Elementary Christmas Concert
The Montrose Elementary school children, under the direction of Mrs. Hofer and Mrs. Smith, presented a concert of Christmas music on December 5. The fifth graders spelled out the title of their song.
Salem Economic Development Corporation Meets
The monthly meeting of the Salem Economic Development Corporation was held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Blindert Insurance Conference Room. Those in attendance were Jeremy Grady, Mitch Rayman, Logan Roth, Carla Snyders, Deb Cheeseman, Keith Paulsen, Brad...
Tips to help kids stay on top of their homework
When a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests, and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework: Focus on organization: One of the most...
Letter to the Editor
Dear legislator,You should recognize me. I’m in the store when you shop. I’m filling my car when you are. I wave at you as you drive by. I live in your neighborhood. My name is Owner Occupied Taxpayer.I’m in over 400,000 households statewide. 65,000 of them are...
‘Tis the season to drive sober: Drive sober or get pulled over
Letter to the Editor During this busy winter holiday season, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Hanson County Sheriff’s Office...
Finding light in life’s dark nights
Reflections on Faith & Community by Rev. Jerry Bertelson Christmas lights, family gatherings, that one uncle who naps while others clean up, gifts, board games, steaming apple cider, and crackling fireplaces are but a few hallmarks of the holiday season. For many,...
Things I learned from a Christmas Tree
Carla Snyders | NCP Writer The Christmas Season is upon us! The Christmas and Holiday season is a beautiful time of the year! There are millions of lights, decorations, and celebrations taking place all around the world. It is truly a season in which people focus...
Are you moving?
Paws for Thought Joyce Tieszen Tegtmeier | Correspondent Small movements intrigue our cats. For example, a cloth belt can be in full view of the cats and remain untouched for days. But as soon as I gently dangle the belt or slowly trail it across the floor, the...